Bourbon in The Back Room

ALL POLITICS IS NATIONAL. Vincent and Joel sit down for a deep dive into how Democrats won nationwide, closely dissect local and statewide races, talk through insider info on what happened - why it happened and who might benefit - and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR:  Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

In this Episode of Bourbon Shots, Vincent and Joel sit down with S.C. Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate, Alan Wilson, to discuss his race for the state's highest office. Hear what it's been like running for office this year, Alan's perspective on South Carolina governance, what shapes his opinions on policies, how he would like to try to help South Carolinians, and so muc...

Vincent and Joel sit down for an episode of Bourbon Shots to hear how the campaign is going for Annie Andrews as she runs against Darline Graham for one of the biggest statewide political seats in South Carolina. Hear Dr. Andrews discuss how she plans to address constituents biggest concerns - including the BIG THREE, Affordability, Healthcare, and Corruption - what its been like campaigning acros...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Jermaine Johnson and Sam Skardon - candidates for SC governor and lieutenant governor to talk about democrat momentum in South Carolina. Hear Representative Johnson's vision for SC, how Sam Skardon became Jermaine's running mate, their outlook going into the general election, being millennial dads, kicking data centers out of communities, fixing healthcare,...

Vincent and Joel sit down to discuss proposals for eliminating the State income tax, the South Carolina midterms, gubernatorial race, political fundraising, Annie Andrews, how to win as a Democrat in SC, massive corporate spending by republicans, and continued mudslinging.  Then hear Joel discuss the state of the University of South Carolina with Thad Westbrook, chair emeritus, in one of the Unive...

Vincent and Joel sit down live from Furman University with the longest serving Mayor in Greenville history, joined by special guests Rep. Chandra Dillard, Sen. Jason Elliot, and Nick Theodore, to discuss the City of Greenville. Hear about Knox White's life and family, growing up in Greenville, the textile industry, turning Greenville into a successful southern city, increasing quality of life...

Vincent and Joel sit down with the Democratic candidate for South Carolina Attorney General to discuss his platform, his vision for the South Carolina AG's office, his background as a working man, accounting, working as a lawyer, his journey to South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about how Richard Hricik's office would make life better for regular South Carolinians by prosecuting bad...

Vincent and Joel sit down with the Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, to discuss his family lineage of farmers, his history of public service in South Carolina, the fall of the dairy farm in SC, changes in the agricultural industry over the last decades, politics intersecting with illegal cock fighting, the details of how the Department of Agriculture actually works, how to create jobs th...

Vincent and Joel sit down with the Director of SC Department of Employment and Workforce, William H. Floyd, to discuss the economic state of South Carolina, the massive growth of our workforce, how an institution like SCDEW works, and how to be a leader in SC. Hear about William Floyd's background, family, work as an attorney and much more!  Hear a bourbon briefs breakdown of the current poli...

Vincent and Joel sit down with all star journalist, Maayan Schechter, to discuss all things South Carolina politics, take a deep dive into the budget, talk about the extra 100 million dollars of funding proposed for scout motors, the democratic nominee for Governor choosing his running mate, a democrat’s chances in South Carolina, Lindsey Graham’s empty seat, his sister, Ralph Norman, Annie Andrew...

Vincent and Joel sits down for an episode of bourbon shots to get in the weeds related to the open US Senate seat left by the late Lindsey Graham and hear from one of the candidates vying for the special primary - Ralph Norman. Hear about his life, business, political message, and so much more!  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature'...

Vincent and Joel sits down for an episode of bourbon shots to get in the weeds related to the open US Senate seat left by the late Lindsey Graham and hear from one of the candidates vying for the special primary - Mark Sanford. Hear about his life, business, political message, and so much more!  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature'...

Joel sits down for an episode of bourbon shots to get in the weeds related to the open US Senate seat left by the late Lindsey Graham and hear from one of the candidates vying for the special primary - Mark Lynch. Hear about his life, business growth, political message, and so much more!  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most...

Joel and Meg Kinnard discuss the life of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, his impact on the SC political landscape, the fallout in SC, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR:  Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

Vincent and Joel sit down with special guest, political analyst and strategist Matt Moore with First Tuesday Strategies to discuss the runoff results, the likely outcome of statewide elections, how political strategy can work, and so much more!  Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR:  Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

Senators Sheheen and Lourie sit down with former Congressman, Bob Inglis, to discuss his political views, the state of the nation, his conservative take on why Climate Change is important, his business RepublicEN, how to easily tax carbon emissions at low or no cost to the American citizens, the unrecognized cost of letting companies use our sky for free to make money, the modern age of politics,...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Jeff Collins with the Associated Press to take an insider look at the South Carolina primary results - some surprising outcomes, huge democratic turnout, and predictions on who might be our next governor, attorney general, and so much more! Hear a breakdown of whats happening in our State, theories on why, and listen to an expert's take on what drives the politi...

Hear the Senators sit down with a candidate for the South Carolina Governor's office to get an in-depth look at who he is, why he's running for Governor, his business background, how he sees the future of South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about Rom Reddy's priorities for South Carolina, how the campaign trail and fundraising is treating him, and get an inside look at the hot re...

Hear the Senators sit down with a candidate for the South Carolina Attorney General's to get an in-depth look at who he is, why he's running for AG, how he sees the future of South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about Senator Stephen Goldfinch's family, history as a JAG officer in the National Guard, and how the campaign trail is treating him.  Get your latest Statehouse update an...

In this segment of Bourbon Shots, hear the Senators sit down with a candidate for the South Carolina Attorney General's to get an in-depth look at who he is, why he's running for AG, how he sees the future of South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about David Stumbo's family, history as a prosecutor in SC, and how the campaign trail is treating him.  Get your latest Statehouse updat...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Senior US Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona to talk about his path to politics, his family, his link to Top Gun the movie, flying jets, combat missions, aeronautical engineering, becoming an astronaut, his incredible journey to representing his constituents, his compelling vision for the future of the United States, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update a...

Sine Die and the end of session create a fervor of activity at the State's Capital! Vincent and Joel sit down and have a few drinks at Tin Roof across from the Capitol Building. As Senators and Representatives finish up session, they walk across the street, join in on the drinks, and answer some pressing questions for South Carolina's most informational insider political podcast - Bourbo...

Joel sits down with David Pascoe, candidate for South Carolina Attorney General, to discuss his background, history in politics, family, aspirations for the State of South Carolina, and why he wants to be Attorney General.  Hear about Pascoe's history as a prosecutor, solicitor, investigating corruption - the intersection of politics and criminal prosecution - money laundering, campaign finan...

In Bourbon Briefs hear about the legislative updates on mandatory liquor liability insurance, efforts at extreme abortion bans, continued charter school controversy, the race for SC Attorney General, the Scout Plant, judicial reform, the SC Republican Gubernatorial Debate, and a breadth of political updates!  Vincent and Joel sit down with Guest Andrew Shue to talk about he and his co-founders&apo...

Joel sits down with representative and democratic gubernatorial candidate Jermaine Johnson to discuss a breadth of developments happening in SC politics and what to expect from our next year of policy at the Capital. Hear about South Carolina's push to fix a deficiency of teachers - including joining a multi-state teacher compact - legislators' attempt at a pay raise, the increasingly co...