meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
The Don Lemon Show

LEMON DROP | The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Don Lemon Show

18Hundred LLC.

Society & Culture, News

3.8659 Ratings

🗓️ 16 August 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Don sits down with Robert F. Smith to discuss his new book exploring the life, work, and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together, they reflect on King’s vision for justice and equality, how it resonates in today’s America, and what it truly means to carry his mission forward. It’s a powerful conversation about history, impact, and the ongoing work still left to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

I've rolled out uni because I want to live at home.

0:02.5

I've ruled out uni because I want to earn money.

0:05.7

I've ruled out uni because of my grades.

0:10.1

Study with the Open University and there's no need to rule out anything.

0:13.9

With our respected degrees, you can learn from home and work alongside study.

0:18.1

We're open to all. Plus, you'll have the support of expert tutors. So rethink your

0:23.6

future with the degree you didn't You're going to love this one.

0:47.6

And we're going to talk about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a fascinating new book that's out that features his writings.

0:57.7

He was assassinated more than 55 years ago, yet his words continued to inspire millions of people worldwide, young and old, from all races and all backgrounds.

1:05.6

During his remarkable life, Dr. King demonstrated bold and compassionate leadership, and he achieved a level of

1:12.1

influence few thought possible for a black man born in Atlanta just before the Great Depression.

1:18.2

Here to talk with me about that and more today. Robert F. Smith, philanthropist, businessman,

1:24.9

founder, chairman, and CEO of private equity firm, Vista Equity Partners. Also,

1:30.4

you've got to get this book. It's fantastic. A new book published. It's called Lead Boldly,

1:36.6

seven principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. How you doing, Robert? I am fantastic. Don,

1:42.0

so good to see you. Thank you. Look, thank you and thank you for a copy of the book.

1:46.2

It's great and I also love, even though I'm glad I have a hard copy. I love the audio version, right?

1:51.8

Because we get to hear from people. We get to hear from Bernice King, his daughter, Martin III, the son, and others in the book.

1:58.6

So, Lee Boldly, features a number of Dr. King's most powerful speeches

2:02.6

paired with your insights, your analysis. You're very familiar with his speeches before,

2:08.2

we all are before writing this book. But did you get some new wisdom? What did you discover

2:13.4

throughout this process? It's a great question. You know, they, in my life, I find myself, you know, busy kind of every day and dealing with the now

...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 3 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from 18Hundred LLC., and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of 18Hundred LLC. and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.