Former President Obama once famously said when Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) speaks, the entire Congress listens.

The South Carolina Democrat is one of the most powerful voices in Congress, and in many ways, he is credited for Vice President Harris’s ascension. Now, with just one day until the election, the race is still tight — and the stakes even tighter.

In this special election edition of "The Switch Up," Clyburn sums up the historic election year and what the results could mean for not only Black Americans, but the entire nation.

Listen above.

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The Switch Up podcast series — hosted by The Hill’s Cheyanne M. Daniels — explores the intersection of race and politics through intimate conversations with leading scholars, advocates and legislators from communities of color. Follow The Switch Up on Spotify.