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 Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Tom Davis - The Republican leading the charge to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina.  They discuss how Senator Davis has changed consensus, built a bill that could pass, and what the future of marijuana in South Carolina will look like. Hear the real story of what legalization will mean and counter arguments to all the biggest opposition talking po...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Will Folks from FITSnews to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the State House and hear riveting details about some of South Carolina's most prominent politicians.  They discuss how Mr. Folks went from bar bouncer in Five Points, Columbia to Press Secretary for the Governor, what it was like working for Mark Sanford, how one...

 Vincent and Joel sit down with President Alexander, the Nicest Guy in the Senate, to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the State House.  They discuss the role of the Senate President, how things are shaping up this year with the latest bills, and hear all the latest news.  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Brad Hutto to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the state house. They talk about redistricting, certificates of need, marijuana, and new leadership at the statehouse.  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills.  Join Senators Sheheen and L...

This week Joel and Vincent break down current shakeups in leadership at the Statehouse, discuss why the alphabet matters in determining hierarchy at the Senate, and look back at some of the best moments from the first year of the podcast. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills.  Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie i...

 Vincent and Joel sit down for an incredible Thanksgiving day special episode to interview their mothers about what it was like raising a politician and how they helped mold the senators into the men they are today. Hear stories about Senator Sheheen's childhood and what it was like for Senator Lourie to start working on campaigns.  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rat...

 Vincent and Joel sit down with both Columbia City Council Members in the Runoff Election for Mayor - Daniel Rickenmann and Tameika Isaac Devine. These two candidates go head to head discussing Columbia's future and the role of a Mayor in front of a live studio audience of star students from Vincent's Honor's College Classroom at UofSC.  Hear from the candidates about why they shoul...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, a Legislator, Social Worker, and Passionate advocate. They talk about how to make a difference in politics, how Redistricting Works to Suppress the Minority, what Gilda's long career has looked like, and so much more.  Representative Cobb-Hunter has an incredible perspective on what happens in politics behind the scenes.  Get yo...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Governor, Legislator, Lawyer, and Political Consultant, Jim Hodges. They talk about his time in office, his political races, how S.C. politics has evolved over the last three decades, and much more! Learn how Governor Hodges views the escalation of partisanship and the benefits of having a heavy minority Democratic party.  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear f...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Governor, Congressman, and Conservative Politician Mark Sanford. They talk about his time in office, his political races, how he sees the current Republican Party, why our democracy might be at risk, and much more!  The Senators talk about everything from Horse Dewormer to Livestock on the Statehouse Floor.  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the ra...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with esteemed Historian and Professor Patricia Sullivan. She Specializes in modern United States history, with an emphasis on African American history, race relations, and the history of the Civil Rights Movement.  They talk about South Carolina's history, Sgt. Isaac Woodard's blinding and how it impacted national civil rights, and much more!  Get your latest...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with esteemed Political Scientist, Dr. Dave Woodard from Clemson University.  They talk about South Carolina's political history, the state of the State, what Senator Sheheen was like as an undergrad, and much more! Listen to find out who Dr. Woodard is and what its been like to teach Political Science in SC for decades.    Get your latest Statehouse update and hea...

Vincent and Joel sit down with Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Mia Mcleod. They talk about topics ranging from her gubernatorial campaign, to the state of politics, and how SC democrats can try to recapture the state.   Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills.  Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's...

Vincent and Joel sit down with House Majority Leader Gary Simrill for a look at how bills get passed and what caused the anti-mask mandate provisos in this year's budget. They talk about topics ranging from boiled peanuts to soaring COVID-19 cases. Hear about how increasing partisanship has moved the Republican Party further to the right over the last 30 years, causing conservatives like Rep....

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham for a look at his upcoming gubernatorial campaign and what matters to him in S.C. They talk about topics  including marijuana legalization, voting rights, redistricting, undervaluing of teachers, SC COVID response and much more! Hear about what serving in congress is like and how Joe plans to change S.C. if he wins the governor&ap...

 Guest Host Maayan Schechter takes the reigns in this exclusive interview with two Guests who know Senators Sheheen and Lourie better than anyone else. They discuss how the Senators got started, how SC got where it is today, and tell some hilarious stories along the way!  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. ...

Vincent and Joel  sit down with esteemed reporter for the Associated Press, Meg Kinnard, to talk about some of her biggest South Carolina stories and what its like to report on politics in SC. They talk about journalism, ethics, what it's like to break a big story, cancer, political reporting and so much more! Find out why attention to local politics might be declining.   Get your latest Stat...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with Representative Richie Yow and Senator Thomas McElveen for a look at what matters to rural citizens of South Carolina. They talk about topics ranging from septic tanks to declining representation of rural communities and even touch on changing time itself! Hear about the partisan split on Covid Vaccines and how access to jobs can be a real issue away from the city. ...

Vincent and Joel  sit down with Sheriff Leon Lott for an inside scoop on whats happened this year with crime in South Carolina.  Sheriff Lott speaks on increasing gun violence, how cops should interact with the public, what went down with the protests earlier this year, the importance of transparency and accountability, what the future holds for LIVE PD, and much more! If you're curious about...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with Representative Kirkman Finlay for an inside scoop on whats happened this year behind the scenes in politics.  Hear Rep. Finlay give his take on politics, why he's now a moderate, what makes conservation important, gun laws, and much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's recent controvers...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with prominent political strategist and columnist Antjuan Seawright for an inside scoop on whats happened this year behind the scenes in politics.  Hear Antjuan give his takes on the state of politics, how Joe Biden won, what it will take for the democratic party to stay ahead in national politics, some nostalgic reminiscing on how to make it in politics, and much more!...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with Senator Katrina Shealy for an inside scoop on whats happened this year at the State House.  Hear from Senator Shealy on whats wrong with S.C. agencies, the incredible split in the current republican party, how her donkeys are doing, where SC can improve how it handles its children, the human side of politics and much more!  Get your latest Statehouse update and hea...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with two top SC political consultants who help get politicians from all over the U.S.  elected.  Hear from insiders on the reality of both party's situation in South Carolina. Listen to how politicians spend the money you give them and hear about why UofSC's president had to leave!  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind som...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis.  Hear about where South Carolina spends your money, how Treasurer Loftis views our Universities, whats going on at the statehouse, and much more!  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's recent controversial bills.  Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week...

 Vincent and Joel  sit down with attorney, political commentator, and politician - Bakari Sellers.  Hear about the Bakari's next steps as a politician, whats in store for S.C.'s gubernatorial race with details about Joe Cunningham and Mia Mcleod, and much more!  Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's recent controversial...