Shelley Stewart
Shelley’s Plumbline
In construction, a plumbline is a weight suspended from a string used as a tool to find the true reference line. A plumbline will always find the vertical axis pointing to the center of gravity, ensuring everything is right, justified, and centered. Pulling from a library of more than 3,000 shows from his storied career in broadcasting, Shelley's Plumbline leads us in a search for the truth, opening the channels of communication and understanding on tough social topics that are as relevant today as they were 40 years ago. Join us as we explore the past, compare it to today, and craft a be...
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Shelley Stewart
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Still Singing the Blues 28.05.2025 29:00
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A Meeting Is Not A Movement 27.05.2025 32:24
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There's a Leak in the Roof 21.05.2025 33:45
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Education is Our Most Important Asset 14.05.2025 30:32
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Another Look At Hosea Williams 07.05.2025 32:44
Send us Fan Mail Dr. King's legacy inspired generations of activists and leaders, and his contributions continue to be recognized and celebrated today as a beacon of hope and progress. But Dr. King had a premonition about his death, and he warned the members of his inner circle to beware of the tactics external forces would use to break the movement apart after he was gone. In today's ep...
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Sam Stewart 30.04.2025 38:19
Send us Fan Mail April 29 is a special day in Shelley's life. It is the birthday of his younger brother, Sam. Join us as Shelley shares an interview from 1994 with his brother Sam, just two weeks before his passing. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .
Respect For All 23.04.2025 34:10
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Responsibility in the Modern Age 16.04.2025 34:52
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Old Sayings That Still Have Meaning 09.04.2025 25:51
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Make America Greater 26.03.2025 29:07
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The Importance of Education 22.03.2025 27:40
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A Reunion with the Son of Mr Clyde 12.03.2025 23:09
Send us Fan Mail Hey Plumbliners, we’ve often talked about Mr Clyde – the man who took Shelley in when he was living in Stringfellows Stable. Well, a few weeks ago Shelley had a reunion with Mr Clyde’s son. Stay tuned and we’ll tell you all about it. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .
Shelley's Back! 07.03.2025 32:08
Send us Fan Mail Hey Plumbliners. Welcome to Season 9 of the Plumbline! Let’s take a walk out to the back porch and hear some of Shelley’s reflections on his 90 years of life. Get ready, Shelley is back! Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .
"The Playboy" Fights for Human Rights (Rebroadcast) 27.02.2025 30:44
Send us Fan Mail This week, Shelley expands on the story of his growing popularity as a radio personality. He fought for equality in access and pay at the radio stations where he worked. And he shares stories about meeting and working with Dr King well before he was well-known. Stay tuned and learn more about Shelley’s ongoing struggle for equality and human rights. Support the show Follow us and...
The Back Porch: Race, Racism and Happiness (Rebroadcast) 19.02.2025 25:11
Send us Fan Mail Hey Plumbliners, This week, we rebroadcast an episode we first released in June 2024. Shelley and I shared our experiences learning about race and racism. Then, we touched upon the topic of happiness. Stayed tuned. It's worth another listen. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .
Should We End Black History Month? (Rebroadcast) 13.02.2025 39:16
Send us Fan Mail Black History Month has been celebrated for decades as a time to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. However, some argue that relegating Black history to a single month perpetuates segregation and fails to fully integrate it into the mainstream curriculum. Ending Black History Month could be beneficial, as it would emphas...
Shelley Reflects on Black History Month and Racism (Rebroadcast) 07.02.2025 27:48
Send us Fan Mail Today, we re-share an episode from 2023. Shelley shares his personal insights on the overt and not-so-overt signs that racism is still evident in America today. Stay tuned as the plumbline seeks the truth. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .
Hate Crimes (Rebroadcast) 29.01.2025 37:50
Send us Fan Mail Hey Plumbliners. This is Mark Jamroz, producer of Shelley’s Plumbline. Just a few days ago, on January 27th, Shelley and I celebrated what would have been the 93rd birthday of his brother Jerome, affectionally known as Bubba. To continue that celebration, we’re going to rebroadcast one of the Plumbline’s most popular podcasts. It’s about Hate Crimes, featuring Rodney Max. It seems...
Rare Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King (Rebroadcast) 20.01.2025 38:32
Send us Fan Mail As we continue the retrospective of Shelley's Plumbline, and in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, we are rebroadcasting an episode from Season 3. They feature some rare recordings of #MLK that Shelley had forgotten about. These are speeches MLK made in Birmingham! Why are they rare? Because for his protection and to keep Bull Conner guessing, Dr. King would often show up t...
Interview with Hosea Williams: Did the Dream of Dr King Become a Nightmare? (Rebroadcast) 15.01.2025 35:29
Send us Fan Mail Dr. King's legacy inspired generations of activists and leaders, and his contributions continue to be recognized and celebrated today as a beacon of hope and progress. But Dr. King had a premonition about his death, and he warned the members of his inner circle to beware of the tactics external forces would use to break the movement apart after he was gone. As a member of the...
Internalized Racism (Rebroadcast) 08.01.2025 36:55
Send us Fan Mail Hey, Plumbliners. As we rewind through some of our most popular podcasts, we couldn’t overlook our very first. It was published on April 17, 2023. And it’s about Internalized Racism. Take a listen. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .
Rebroadcast of The Last Interview with Eddie Kendricks 01.01.2025 45:50
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year, Plumbliners! Welcome to the year 2025! We are planning for great things in this new year, but before we get started, we wanted to look back. So, for the next few weeks, we will be rebroadcasting some of YOUR favorite Plumblines. To date, we have published 87 podcasts. While most of our fans are in the US, Shelley’s Plumbline has a global reach with downloads in Sin...
"The Colored Doctor," Dr Cashen 25.12.2024 37:47
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our conversation from last week, when Shelley and Ezekwa discuss the effects of the Willie Lynch letter with Dr Cashen, a one-time candidate for governor of Alabama on the independent ticket. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .
Ezekwa Abdullah Discusses Willie Lynch in the Late 90s 18.12.2024 48:41
Send us Fan Mail Today we pick up on the theme of the Willie Lynch letter, but in a different time and place. Stay tuned as we hear an interview from 1997 with Ezekwa Abdullah. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .
The Legend of Willie Lynch 11.12.2024 34:18
Send us Fan Mail Whether the Willie Lynch letter is real or not, the content of the message remains very much intact today. Seeding division among an audience is a way to get them fighting amongst themselves, which makes them easier to control from the outside. Today, Shelley takes a look at the continuing impact of that strategy on the world. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversati...
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