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Hosted by Shelley Stewart · society · EN-US
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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Shelley’s Plumbline is hosted by Shelley Stewart. The show has published 170 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Shelley's 92nd Birthday Podcast Celebration" (26 September 2026, 40 minutes), "Is AI the End of Thinking?" (19 September 2026, 28 minutes), and "The End of Reading" (13 September 2026, 32 minutes).
Shelley’s Plumbline publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 170 episodes.
Booking probability for Shelley’s Plumbline is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shelley’s Plumbline requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shelley’s Plumbline's contact route on record: verified email.
Shelley Stewart hosts Shelley’s Plumbline, a society podcast with 170 episodes published.
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Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Shelley reflects on his journey from a homeless youth in Birmingham to a pioneering radio personality and successful business consultant. This episode touches on civil rights history...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Shelley and Ricky discuss how over-reliance on AI for writing and thinking threatens critical thinking and foundational professional competencies, forcing educators to find new...
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the sharp decline in educational literacy across the U.S. and the emerging cognitive threats posed by artificial intelligence. We examine alarming literacy trends, including...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, hosts Shelley Stewart, Ricky Jones, and Mark Jamroz explore the persistent challenges of truth-telling in both professional and societal contexts. Key Topics Discussed: The Cost of...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail Today, we (re)present the most downloaded Plumbline episode of 2025, titled "Racism Today." In this episode, Shelley, Mark, and Ricky Jones launch into a powerful discussion on the enduring struggle...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Shelley's Plumbline celebrates the return of Dr. Shelley Stewart to the podcast team! The discussion centers on the systemic challenges facing black academics and educators, including...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we move beyond the headlines to examine the systemic pressures facing higher education—from the dismantling of DEI initiatives to the political influence on university leadership. We...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark and Ricky pull back the curtain on the hypocrisy within military leadership, discussing the targeted removal of Black historical figures from institutions and the exclusionary...
Shelley’s Plumbline
Send us Fan Mail In 1993, Shelley hosted the Shelley Stewart Show, Survival in the 90s. It was a talk show on television that ran for 13 episodes. Today, we feature the audio from an extraordinary episode that featured...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ricky highlights the erosion of intellectual freedom in Alabama, citing issues at Auburn University and the University of Alabama regarding the dismantling of faculty senates and...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Shelley's Plumline," hosts Mark Jamroz and Dr. Ricky Jones explore the foundational contradictions of American history, using Frederick Douglass’s critique of Independence Day as a...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail Today, we continue in the theme of fathers as we rebroadcast a show we released on near his birthday, September 27, 2023. It features a recording of a speech Shelley made on Father's Day when he was 63...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail You don't have to be a dad to be a father. Mentor a child. Set a good example. Teach our youth the right direction. Happy Father's Day. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail Shelley's Plumbline is on a short summer break. In the meantime, Shelley asked that we rebroadcast some of our most popular episodes on the importance of education. Support the show Follow us and...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail In this week's podcast, Dr. Ricky Jones calls out modern efforts to roll back Civil Rights gains. The discussion highlights the systematic underfunding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Shelley's Plumbline explores the question of what we, as Black men and a people, have done wrong in the ongoing struggle for equality? Stewart frames this introspection with painful...
Episode #7
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Send us Fan Mail This week on Shelley's Plumbline, we look into the true meaning of war, questioning the moral center of American conflicts, and suggesting that the biggest challenge today is simply survival in America...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail 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...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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