South Carolina Lede

January 15, 2022 — A recap of the first week of the state legislative session and a look at priorities for lawmakers moving forward; Gov. Henry McMaster receives his COVID-19 booster shot, while his reelection campaign sees a boost in funds; the latest on the Omicron variant 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 whatever else is on your mind.

January 11, 2022 — A look at Gov. Henry McMaster's budget priorities; a preview of what's on tap this week as state lawmakers return to session; Prisma Health doctors share what they're seeing on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemics; 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 — whatever's on your mind!

January 8, 2022 — The anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol; a preview of the upcoming South Carolina legislative session; the latest on the current flu season from SCDHEC; 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 — whatever's on your mind!

January 4, 2022 — Reaction to the recently proposed congressional district maps by SC House lawmakers; understanding new COVID-19 testing and quarantine guidelines; South Carolina surpasses 1 million total coronavirus cases; 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 — whatever's on your mind!

December 24, 2021 — On this special episode Gavin Jackson and producer A.T. Shire wind down the year with some of your voicemails and chat about their holiday plans. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your resolutions for 2022.

December 18, 2021 — President Joe Biden delivers the fall commencement address at South Carolina State University, alma mater of Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC); the South Carolina House ad hoc redistricting committee takes initial testimony on its proposed congressional map; the latest news on the Omicron variant of COVID-19; 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 — whatever's on your mind!

December 14, 2021 — Details on the indictment of a state lawmaker; plans by Gov. Henry McMaster on how to spend $525 million from a settlement with the federal government; more on what the economy could look like in 2022; 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 — whatever's on your mind!

December 11, 2021 — We look at this week's legislative action, from new voting maps to a controversial vaccine bill passed by the state House of Representatives. Also in this episode: the National Defense Authorization Act and what it means for the Palmetto State; a 2021 economic recap; record-setting business at South Carolina's ports; 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 — whatever's on your mind!

December 7, 2021 — An update on leadership changes in the South Carolina Senate; more insight into the redistricting process; the latest research into the Omicron variant of COVID-19; and more. Also, 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 — whatever's on your mind!

December 4, 2021 — Analysis of the current redistricting maps before state lawmakers; an update on the status of legal challenges against federal vaccine mandates; a break down of the Twitter fight this week between Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA); and more. Also, 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 — whatever's on your mind!

November 30, 2021 — The latest on the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a look at the candidates running to fill the late Hugh Leatherman's state senate seat, analysis of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, and more. Also, 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 — whatever's on your mind!

November 23, 2021 — Host Gavin Jackson is joined by his brothers for a test of who knows Gavin best. Happy Thanksgiving from the Lede! Also, 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 — whatever's on your mind!

November 20, 2021 — A look at a new lawsuit against the Biden administration over a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers; comments from South Carolina members of the U.S. House of Representatives about the censure of Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz.; an update on the economy; and much more. 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 — whatever's on your mind!

November 16, 2021 — Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., on new infrastructure projects funded in part by the bipartisan bill he voted for; climate change and the outcomes of the COP26 summit; a look at surging inflation rates and supply chain issues; and more. 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 — whatever's on your mind!

November 13, 2021 — We look back on the life of Hugh Leatherman, the powerful state senator from Florence, who passed away this week. Also in this episode: Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) on the infrastructure bill recently passed by Congress; the latest on federal vaccine mandates; how much plastic waste has been generated as a result of the pandemic; and more. 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 — whatever's on your mind!

November 9, 2021 — U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) draws her first Democratic challenger for the 2022 election; a look at the newly proposed state Senate district map; what the bipartisan infrastructure bill recently passed by Congress means for South Carolina; and more. 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 — whatever's on your mind!

11/6/21 — A look at the results of this week's elections; Gov. Henry McMaster issues an executive order rebuffing a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate; how the rollout of Pfizer's vaccine for kids will work in South Carolina; and more. And 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 — whatever's on your mind!

11/02/21 — The latest unemployment data for the state; what can be done to prevent domestic violence; SC State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell has advice for parents who may soon be able to vaccinate their children; and more. 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 — whatever's on your mind!

10/30/21 — A look at how Gov. Henry McMaster wants to spend more than $2.5 billion in federal COVID-19 money; SC Education Superintendent Molly Spearman announces she won't run for a third term; what it will take to improve the electrical grid as more electric vehicles are produced in the country; and more. 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 — whatever's on your mind!

10/26/21 — The latest on the state's most powerful lawmaker, Sen. Hugh Leatherman, who is receiving hospice care; a look at first lady Jill Biden's visit this week to the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston; a conversation with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President and CEO Tom Barkin about inflation and workforce shortages; and more. 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 — whatever's on your mind!