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All Things Soul

All Things Soul: Robert Johnson, philanthropist and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET)

By Jeh Johnson
Published January 5, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
Entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson appears at the National Press Club to discuss his take on a Zogby poll: “Black Opinions in the Age of Obama,” at a National Press Club Luncheon, March 26, 2013.
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Entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson appears at the National Press Club to discuss his take on a Zogby poll: “Black Opinions in the Age of Obama,” at a National Press Club Luncheon, March 26, 2013.

All Things Soul hosted by long-time WBGO supporter and listener Jeh Johnson, the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. For this installment, Jeh is joined by philanthropist and founder of Black Entertainment Television, Robert Johnson.

All Things Soul
Jeh Johnson
All Things Soul with Jeh Johnson is a part of WBGO's Rhythm and Song Weekend programming lineup, which includes the highly popular program Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez, as well as archival programs like Portraits in Blue and Blues Break.<br/>
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