Interview with Joyce King
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Continuation of Christopher Lydon's interview with Joyce King (wife of Mel King) in the kitchen of her home. Lydon and Joyce King talk about Mel King (candidate for mayor of Boston). Joyce King talks about the politics surrounding the Rainbow Coalition. She believes that the Rainbow Coalition practices politics to the benefit of all. Lydon asks Joyce King about her relationship with Mel King. Joyce King says that she and Mel King rely on each other for support. Joyce King describes the weekly Sunday morning open houses at the King home. Joyce King says that the Sunday morning open houses are for Mel King's benefit; she adds that the open houses allow Mel King to spend time talking with his constituents. Lydon asks about Mel King's silences. Joyce King says that Mel King is a quiet person who thinks before he speaks. Lydon asks whether Mel King was a "radical" ten years prior. Joyce King says that Mel King is a visionary but not a radical. Lydon asks about similarities between Mel King and Ray Flynn (candidate for mayor of Boston). Joyce King says that Mel King's experiences set him apart from Flynn. Joyce King notes that Mel King has always fought for an open, integrated society. Lydon suggests that supporters of both King and Flynn talk about their candidates in a similar manner. Joyce King says that Mel King "embraces the world.
1:00:09: Visual: Shot of the rainbow coalition logo. Joyce King talks about the politics surrounding the Rainbow Coalition. Joyce King says that politics has been practiced for the benefit of one group of people and to the detriment of other groups; that the Rainbow Coalition practices politics for the benefit of all. Joyce King says that people need access to greater information and other points of view. Joyce King says that Mel King believes in communication and sharing among people and groups. 1:02:02: V: Lydon repeats the question about how Mel King relies on Joyce King. Joyce King says that she and Mel King have many shared experiences; that they know each other very well. Joyce King says that Mel King relies on her for support. Joyce King says that Mel King supported her when she went back to school later in life; that Mel King never questioned her right to participate in the world outside of their family. Joyce King says that Mel King relies on her to remind him to take time out for himself and their family. Joyce King says that she and Mel King do their shopping together every Saturday morning; that she and Mel King spend time together every Sunday morning. Lydon asks Joyce King about Sunday morning open house at the King home. Joyce King says that Sunday morning open house began before Mel King was a legislator; that it continued after he became a legislator; that Mel King's consituents can be assured of a time to reach him and talk to him. Joyce King says that she has met many interesting people though their Sunday morning brunches; that the Sunday morning gatherings can serve as a forum to talk about important issues or ideas. Joyce King says that the Sunday morning gathering is for Mel King's benefit; that she does not always have to be there. Joyce King says that Mel King does a lot of the cooking for Sunday brunch; that guests always thank her for preparing the food; that Mel King does much of the cleaning up after Sunday brunch. 1:09:24: V: Lydon asks Joyce King about Mel King's silences. Joyce King says that Mel King is often listening when he is silent; that he is a quiet person; that Mel King does think before he speaks. Lydon asks Joyce King if Mel King was a "radical" ten years ago. Joyce King says that she does not use the word "radical" to describe Mel King; that Mel King is very rational, but is willing to take risks. Joyce King says that Mel King is able to lead people because he has great vision; that Mel King is often far ahead of others in his understanding of the issues. Joyce King says that Mel King encourages others to think creatively and take risks. 1:13:01: V: Lydon asks Joyce King if she sees any similarities between Mel King and Ray Flynn (candidate for mayor of Boston). Joyce King says that she does not see many similarities between Flynn and Mel King; that both are men and have served in public office. Joyce King says that Mel King is different from Ray Flynn and others; that his work and experiences set him apart from others. Joyce King says that Mel King has overcome the struggles faced by all people of color in our society; that Mel King has made a positive impact. Joyce King says that Mel King's experiences set him apart from most white men; that Mel King has been involved in the community for a long time; that Mel King has always been committed to the ideals of an open integrated society. Joyce King says that Mel King's experiences make him a very different man from Flynn. Lydon says that people talk about Mel King and Flynn in similar ways. Joyce King admits that many people attempt to find similarities between them; that there probably are some similarities; that Mel King's experiences set him apart from Flynn. Joyce King says that the differences do not have to be negative; that differences between the two candidates are more important than the similiarities. Joyce King says that society needs to celebrate differences; that she would rather see American society as a "good stew" instead of a "melting pot." 1:19:10: V: Shot of a drawing of Mel King. Lydon talks about how supporters of Mel King and supporters of Flynn talk about their candidates in a similar manner. Lydon says that Flynn and King represent a break from the mayors of the past. Joyce King says that she does not see any evidence of Flynn "embracing the world." Joyce King says that Mel King "embraces the world"; that Mel King takes risks.
1:00:09: Visual: Shot of the rainbow coalition logo. Joyce King talks about the politics surrounding the Rainbow Coalition. Joyce King says that politics has been practiced for the benefit of one group of people and to the detriment of other groups; that the Rainbow Coalition practices politics for the benefit of all. Joyce King says that people need access to greater information and other points of view. Joyce King says that Mel King believes in communication and sharing among people and groups. 1:02:02: V: Lydon repeats the question about how Mel King relies on Joyce King. Joyce King says that she and Mel King have many shared experiences; that they know each other very well. Joyce King says that Mel King relies on her for support. Joyce King says that Mel King supported her when she went back to school later in life; that Mel King never questioned her right to participate in the world outside of their family. Joyce King says that Mel King relies on her to remind him to take time out for himself and their family. Joyce King says that she and Mel King do their shopping together every Saturday morning; that she and Mel King spend time together every Sunday morning. Lydon asks Joyce King about Sunday morning open house at the King home. Joyce King says that Sunday morning open house began before Mel King was a legislator; that it continued after he became a legislator; that Mel King's consituents can be assured of a time to reach him and talk to him. Joyce King says that she has met many interesting people though their Sunday morning brunches; that the Sunday morning gatherings can serve as a forum to talk about important issues or ideas. Joyce King says that the Sunday morning gathering is for Mel King's benefit; that she does not always have to be there. Joyce King says that Mel King does a lot of the cooking for Sunday brunch; that guests always thank her for preparing the food; that Mel King does much of the cleaning up after Sunday brunch. 1:09:24: V: Lydon asks Joyce King about Mel King's silences. Joyce King says that Mel King is often listening when he is silent; that he is a quiet person; that Mel King does think before he speaks. Lydon asks Joyce King if Mel King was a "radical" ten years ago. Joyce King says that she does not use the word "radical" to describe Mel King; that Mel King is very rational, but is willing to take risks. Joyce King says that Mel King is able to lead people because he has great vision; that Mel King is often far ahead of others in his understanding of the issues. Joyce King says that Mel King encourages others to think creatively and take risks. 1:13:01: V: Lydon asks Joyce King if she sees any similarities between Mel King and Ray Flynn (candidate for mayor of Boston). Joyce King says that she does not see many similarities between Flynn and Mel King; that both are men and have served in public office. Joyce King says that Mel King is different from Ray Flynn and others; that his work and experiences set him apart from others. Joyce King says that Mel King has overcome the struggles faced by all people of color in our society; that Mel King has made a positive impact. Joyce King says that Mel King's experiences set him apart from most white men; that Mel King has been involved in the community for a long time; that Mel King has always been committed to the ideals of an open integrated society. Joyce King says that Mel King's experiences make him a very different man from Flynn. Lydon says that people talk about Mel King and Flynn in similar ways. Joyce King admits that many people attempt to find similarities between them; that there probably are some similarities; that Mel King's experiences set him apart from Flynn. Joyce King says that the differences do not have to be negative; that differences between the two candidates are more important than the similiarities. Joyce King says that society needs to celebrate differences; that she would rather see American society as a "good stew" instead of a "melting pot." 1:19:10: V: Shot of a drawing of Mel King. Lydon talks about how supporters of Mel King and supporters of Flynn talk about their candidates in a similar manner. Lydon says that Flynn and King represent a break from the mayors of the past. Joyce King says that she does not see any evidence of Flynn "embracing the world." Joyce King says that Mel King "embraces the world"; that Mel King takes risks.
