John Conyers III
Author and political figure, son of the late congressman John Conyers Jr., who wrote My Father's House about growing up in a civil rights family and discusses his political perspective and run for Michigan state office.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 12min
Interview Only w/ John Conyers III - Growing Up in the Shadow of Power & The Civil Rights Movement
John Conyers III, author and former music executive running for Michigan state senate, reflects on growing up as the son of congressman John Conyers Jr. He discusses inheriting a complicated legacy, family betrayal that reshaped his life, and the choice to leave music for public service. The conversation touches on Detroit’s cultural revival, civil rights memory, and the cost of living in a house built by history.
Feb 11, 2026 • 2h 14min
Full Episode - Major Shake Ups That Affect The 2026 Midterms + Growing Up in the Shadow of Power & The Civil Rights Movement
John Conyers III, author and Michigan political figure, reflects on growing up in a civil rights family and his memoir My Father's House. He recounts family betrayal, navigating legacy and poverty, and why he moved from music to run for state office. The conversation covers Detroit’s revival, pragmatic policy goals, and balancing public responsibility with private truth.
