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 better future.
Episodes
116 episodes
From Projects to PhD: An Interview with Ricky Jones on the Importance of Education
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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36:46
Another Look At Hosea Williams
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...
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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32:44
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Sam Stewart
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.
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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38:19
A Reunion with the Son of Mr Clyde
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.
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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23:09
Shelley's Back!
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!
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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32:08
"The Playboy" Fights for Human Rights (Rebroadcast)
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 h...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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30:44
The Back Porch: Race, Racism and Happiness (Rebroadcast)
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.
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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25:11
Should We End Black History Month? (Rebroadcast)
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 seg...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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39:16
Shelley Reflects on Black History Month and Racism (Rebroadcast)
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.
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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27:48
Hate Crimes (Rebroadcast)
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 c...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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37:50