JESSE JACKSON : A Tribute (Part 1 of 3) and a dedication to Robert Duval and E. Gordon Mooneyhan

Welcome to a very special edition of the program.

Today, we dedicate this episode to a man whose voice, vision, and moral urgency helped shape the American political and social landscape for more than half a century — Reverend Jesse Jackson.

From the civil rights movement to the national political stage, Jackson’s journey is inseparable from the story of modern America. He stood at the crossroads of protest and policy, faith and activism, idealism and pragmatism. He spoke not only of justice, but of possibility — insisting that the circle of opportunity must always widen.

In this tribute episode, we reflect on that remarkable life and legacy.

You’ll hear a retrospective drawn from CNN and Chicago’s ABC News — revisiting the moments that defined a movement leader, presidential candidate, diplomat, and advocate for economic and racial justice.

We’ll listen to a conversation with former Atlanta Mayor and Ambassador Andrew Young, offering personal insight into Jackson’s courage, convictions, and enduring influence.

We’ll also revisit a powerful interview recorded the morning after Barack Obama was elected President of the United States — capturing Jackson’s emotion at a moment many saw as the realization of struggles decades in the making.

From the 1980s, we bring you archival coverage of Jackson speaking at Duke University — where his words challenged audiences to think bigger about equality, responsibility, and shared destiny.

And in a lighter but unforgettable cultural moment, we remember his beloved reading of Green Eggs and Ham — a reminder that leadership can inspire not only through speeches, but through humanity and joy.

Finally, we’ll share a five-minute excerpt from his historic 1988 Democratic National Convention address — a speech that remains one of the most eloquent calls for unity and compassion in American political history.

And we’re honored to announce that, on March 2nd and March 3rd, we will rebroadcast Reverend Jackson’s full 1984 and 1988 Democratic National Convention speeches.

This episode is also dedicated to two individuals whose lives touched our worlds in different, meaningful ways.

To Robert Duvall, an artist whose performances brought depth, dignity, and unforgettable humanity to the screen.

And to Myrtle Beach author, activist, and amateur radio operator E. Gordon Mooneyhan, whom we lost this past year. Gordon was a man of boundless curiosity and creativity — a lover of writing, photography, trains, and ham radio. He authored the Railroad Dining Car Cookbooks, chronicled the lives of friends through his books, held a degree in business administration from Coastal Carolina University, and served his community with quiet dedication — as a member of Seaside Masonic Lodge #419, the Grand Strand Amateur Radio Club, and a volunteer at the Emergency Operations Center during times of crisis.

Today’s program is offered in the spirit that connects all three of these lives — purpose, passion, and the belief that one person’s voice can make a difference.

Thank you for joining us.

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