Clyburn Chronicles

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Relieving Student Loan Debt ft. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Oct 27, 2022

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Modifications to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and President Joe Biden's student loan debt relief plan will change the lives of millions of Americans. Ahead of the October 31 limited PSLF waiver deadline, Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and I discussed how borrowers can begin their journey towards financial freedom.

HBCUs: The Polishers of Diamonds in the Rough ft. NAFEO President and CEO Lezli Baskerville Sep 28, 2022

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Following President Joe Biden's 2022 HBCU Week proclamation, I sat down with NAFEO President and CEO Lezli Baskerville for the latest edition of Clyburn Chronicles to discuss the important role these institutions play in educating the next generation of global leaders.

Putting People Over Politics ft. Congressman Joe Neguse Aug 19, 2022

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From the American Rescue Plan to the Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats are enacting legislation that will improve lives—often without Republican support. I sat down with DPCC Co-Chair and Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) to talk about some of these revolutionary wins.

The Fight to End Gun Violence ft. Congresswoman Lucy McBath Jun 24, 2022

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Today, the House will consider the first serious gun violence prevention bill to pass the Senate in nearly 30 years. I sat down with Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) to talk about this momentous occasion and her work to help address the gun violence epidemic.

The Father of Brown v. Board of Education ft. Judge Richard Gergel May 19, 2022

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How well do you know the history of Brown v. Board of Education? In honor of its 68th anniversary, I sat down with South Carolina Judge Richard Gergel for a conversation on the landmark decision and the surprising role our Palmetto state played.

Health Care is a Human Right ft. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock Apr 27, 2022

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To mark Minority Health Month and Medicaid Awareness Month, I sat down with my friend Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock to discuss the importance of Medicaid expansion and his bill to cap the price of insulin at $35 a month.

Creating the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine ft. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Apr 01, 2022

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To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, I sat down with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett — the trailblazing African American scientist who helped create the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Listen to the newest edition of the Clyburn Chronicles to learn about her journey.

The Digital Front Door ft. Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Feb 10, 2022

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Having been married to a librarian for 58 years, the profession has been near and dear to me for a very long time. This #BlackHistoryMonth, tune in as I chat with Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to lead the Library of Congress.

Protecting the Fundamental Right to Vote ft. Sherrilyn Ifill Jan 20, 2022

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Yesterday's Senate vote on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act may not have been what we hoped for, but we're not giving up. That's why, for the newest episode of the Clyburn Chronicles, I sat down with my friend, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Sherrilyn Ifill, to discuss the path forward.

Investing in Our Nation‘s Infrastructure ft. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Dec 10, 2021

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The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act is an investment in our nation’s infrastructure unlike any our generation has seen before. In this episode of my podcast, I sit down with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to talk about how this bill will benefit every community.

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