South Carolina Lede

March 26, 2022 — We look at the historic U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, including questions from South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Judge Jackson's own words, and analysis. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 22, 2022 — Remarks from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, at the start of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing; a look at some of the bills currently moving through the South Carolina Senate; an update about this year's congressional primary races; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 19, 2022 — Details about the $14 billion budget passed by the state House of Representatives this week; House Speaker Jay Lucas, R-Hartsville, announces he will not seek another term in office; and much more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 15, 2022 — We bring you an in-depth look at former President Donald Trump's recent rally in Florence, SC for candidates he's endorsing to challenge two incumbent congressional Republicans. Also in this episode: the constitutional convention bill passed by the state Senate last week; new unemployment data; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 12, 2022 — We discuss the omnibus spending bill recently approved by Congress and what it means for South Carolina, the passage Sen. Tim Scott's (R-SC) anti-lynching legislation, the activity this week at the state house, and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 8, 2022 — We hear from health officials on the dramatic increase in opioid deaths in South Carolina, preview this week's state legislative action, look at how geopolitical issues are affecting our economy, and more. Plus, leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 5, 2022 — The bipartisan early voting and election reform bill passed by state House lawmakers this week; the debate in the state Senate medical affairs committee over three controversial bills; Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduces a resolution to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for war crimes; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 1, 2022 — Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) on President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court; a closer look at the state budget the SC House of Representatives will soon debate; the latest guidance from SCDHEC for schools for managing COVID-19 as endemic; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

February 26, 2022 — State House majority leader Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) on the $600 million tax cut recently passed by the chamber and other priorities for this legislative session; President Joe Biden announces his Supreme Court nominee; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

February 22, 2022 — New research on the economic impact of domestic violence on South Carolina; the University of South Carolina's Dr. Bobby Donaldson on the Palmetto State's civil rights history; a preview of this week's state legislative action; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

February 19, 2022 — Movement in the state legislature on federal American Rescue Plan Act funding which could help to close the broadband gap in the Palmetto State; testimony from the first of several hearings on SC House bills dealing with critical race theory; state lawmakers propose tax cuts as they budget with a multibillion dollar surplus; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

February 15, 2022 — We discuss recent happenings at the statehouse, including upcoming priorities for the state Senate, federal spending bills set for floor debates in both chambers of the South Carolina legislature, the latest lawsuit over the new Congressional district maps, and much more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

February 12, 2022 — Associated Press Political Reporter Meg Kinnard on the latest 2022 election news; reaction from lawmakers after the state Senate passes the medical marijuana bill championed by Rep. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort); a breakdown of recent inflation data; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

February 8, 2022 — Potential U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge J. Michelle Childs in her own words during her confirmation hearing for the federal district of South Carolina in 2010; a preview of state legislative action at the statehouse this week; the latest COVID-19 numbers for the Palmetto State; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or whatever else is on your mind!

February 5, 2022 — We speak with University of South Carolina Political Science Prof. Kirk Randazzo about why he thinks U.S. District Court of South Carolina Judge Michelle Childs is the frontrunner on President Joe Biden’s shortlist to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Also on this episode: a look back on the fourth week of the state legislative session; new economic numbers; updates on COVID-19 in the Palmetto State; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just what you're currently watching

February 1, 2022 — A look at Rep. Jim Clyburn's (D-SC) push to get a Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court and who he is supporting; a recap of last week's legislative action at the statehouse; the latest on Boeing's manufacturing delays at its North Charleston plant; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just what you're currently watching.

January 29, 2022 — An interview with Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) as debate on his medical marijuana bill gets underway in the state Senate; SC DHEC Director of Public Health Dr. Brannon Traxler on the latest surge of COVID-19; and recent comments from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on how he wants the federal government to balance its budget. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just what content you're currently enjoying.

January 25, 2022 — A look at the state Senate debate over its newly passed congressional map; data on the Palmetto State's fluctuating labor force; the latest on the current COVID-19 surge in South Carolina; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just what you're currently watching.

January 22, 2022 — Analysis of Gov. Henry McMaster's 2022 State of the State address; a preview of what's to come in the third week of the legislative session; a conversation with Lancaster County first responders about the impacts of opioids on their region; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just what you're currently watching.

January 18, 2022 — State House of Representatives leaders on their priorities for the final year of this two-year legislative session; SC Chamber of Commerce on what bills the organization wants to see lawmakers pass this session; SCDHEC on the testing issues that have plagued the state during the latest COVID-19 surge; and more. Plus, We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, what you're currently watching, or anything else that's on your mind!