Shelley’s Plumbline
Shelley Stewart
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 better future.
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Escape from Mississippi
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09/18/24 • 34 min
Rebroadcast of The Last Interview with Eddie Kendricks
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01/01/25 • 45 min
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 Singapore, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
When it comes to subject matter, some of our most popular podcasts have been about Internalized Racism, Hate Crimes, the interview with Hosea Williams, The Rare Speeches of Dr King, and the stories of Shelley’s life in music and the Chitlin' Circuit.
So today, to kick off the New Year in style, we’re going to rebroadcast the episode of The Last Interview with Eddie Kendricks, the lead singer for The Temptations.
Happy New Year, Plumbliners! Let’s make it our best ever.
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Charles Gray and the Re-Education of Our Children
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11/13/24 • 37 min
The Back Porch: Instinct and the Inner Voice
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04/24/24 • 23 min
Hello, Plumbliners, and welcome to Season 6 of Shelley’s Plumbline.
Shelley and I have been talking about changing the format of the Plumbline for some time, so we thought today we would give that a try.
We call this format The Back Porch. Think of it as “Shelley Unplugged.”
Today, Shelley and I are going to discuss instinct and the inner voice that guides us through our lives.
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The Legend of Willie Lynch
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12/11/24 • 34 min
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.
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The Genocide of Black Culture
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05/08/24 • 34 min
This week’s episode draws on an interview from 1991 with playwright Edward McRay.
He goes deep into the finer points of African culture, history, and the limits of the American educational system. Cultures must share their histories to increase understanding.
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A Decade at a Time: The Last Words of Mattie C. Stewart
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08/04/24 • 25 min
Hey, Plumbliners. Yes, we received all your texts and emails telling us that we missed an episode last Wednesday.
Thanks for noticing. You’re right. We didn’t publish last Wednesday, but that’s because we held off this week’s episode to release a very special edition of Shelley’s Plumbline.
Today is Sunday, August 4, 2024. It is exactly 85 years to the day that Mattie C Stewart passed away. Shelley was just 5 years old when he saw his father murder his mother. Who would have thought in 1939 that 85 years later, Shelley would pay tribute to his mother on a podcast. Mattie C, with love and gratitude, we dedicate this episode to you.
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The Immigration Story of George Sarris
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11/20/24 • 38 min
Today, Shelley shares an interview from 1991 with George Sarris. Mr. Sarris was an immigrant from Greece who eventually developed a small empire of seafood restaurants in and around the Birmingham, Alabama, area. He discusses how the Greek community worked together to help each other grow and prosper.
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Shelley Gets Arrested in Jackson, Mississippi
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10/24/24 • 34 min
Shelley Builds A Business
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10/16/24 • 32 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Shelley’s Plumbline have?
Shelley’s Plumbline currently has 88 episodes available.
What topics does Shelley’s Plumbline cover?
The podcast is about News, Racism, Society & Culture, News Commentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Shelley’s Plumbline?
The episode title 'Shelley's Life in Music: Stories About The Godfather of Soul, James Brown' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Shelley’s Plumbline?
The average episode length on Shelley’s Plumbline is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of Shelley’s Plumbline released?
Episodes of Shelley’s Plumbline are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Shelley’s Plumbline?
The first episode of Shelley’s Plumbline was released on Apr 18, 2023.
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