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Shelley’s Plumbline

Shelley’s Plumbline

De: Shelley Stewart
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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.

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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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  • Interview with Music Writer Candis Bonner, Pt 2

    Interview with Music Writer Candis Bonner, Pt 2
    Apr 8 2026

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    In this week's podcast, we continue our interview featuring Candis Bonner, a top writer for the major magazine Black Radio Exclusive.

    We focus on the history and evolution of the Black radio industry. Bonner explains that Black radio was not homogeneous across the US, and her publication was often ahead of the curve in predicting music trends because it was dedicated to the industry when general trades neglected it.

    We discuss the historical power of influential local Black radio personalities, who could previously mobilize thousands of people for community action. However, this local power ultimately diminished because syndicated shows, driven by money, diluted the influence of these strong local voices.

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    40 m
  • An Interview with Music Writer Candis Bonner (Part 1)

    An Interview with Music Writer Candis Bonner (Part 1)
    Apr 1 2026

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    This week's podcast features guest Candis Bonner, who shares a conversation about lifelong friendship and the evolution of Black media.

    Friendship Loss and Reunion
    We discuss the pain of losing friends and the rarity of true friendship. Shelley recounts the emotional reunion with his lifelong friend, Jimmy, after 10 years of separation following his homelessness at age 7.

    Black Radio Industry History
    Candis Bonner, Jimmy’s daughter, shares stories of her career path from Michigan State to a top writer for Black Radio Exclusive in Los Angeles. The episode discusses that syndicated shows, driven by money, ultimately dilute the power of influential local Black radio personalities who could mobilize cities.

    Current State of Black Media
    Shelley and Candis Bonner agree that effective Black-owned media is virtually nonexistent today because Black-owned media cannot secure financial support or advertising from the business community. Ricky Jones expressed concern that the ongoing struggle is terrifying due to the absolute collapse of Black institutions and shrinking attention spans in younger adults.

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    40 m
  • Has Civil Rights Lost Its Bite?

    Has Civil Rights Lost Its Bite?
    Mar 25 2026

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    This week's episode of Shelley's Plumbline explores the opposition to Human Rights progress, including the anti-DEI movement and the inaction of the Black bourgeoisie, prompting a call for a desperate resurgence of the movement for freedom.

    Shelley and Ricky emphasize the crucial role of education, advocating for widespread reading and critical thinking as a necessary exercise to counter the shallowness of social media content.

    Shelley recounts a striking personal story about openly engaging with members of the Ku Klux Klan in their hometown.

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    35 m
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