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Live 5 Deep Dive

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In Live 5 Deep Dive, we look at what went into the investigative stories that went on the air with extended interviews and a briefing from the reporters involved in finding the facts.

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Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 41: Deep Dive: Murdaugh Murders Retrial Ep 3: Alex Murdaugh’s first day in a court 03.07.2026

In this bonus episode of Live 5 Deep Dive’s series on the Murdaugh Murders Retrial, Nick Reagan and Emily Johnson discuss what happened inside the courtroom of Murdaugh’s first appearance in his new case.

Episode 40: Deep Dive: Three court cases you need to know 02.07.2026

In this Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan, Emily Johnson and Ann McGill break down the cases with details that go beyond what you've seen on the news.  

Episode 39: Deep Dive: Locking in on locksmith complaints  25.06.2026

Looking into complaints about a locksmith company revealed much more than what was on the surface. Nick Reagan sits down with Emily Johnson to go behind the scenes of her latest investigative story.

Episode 38: Deep Dive: Hanahan mayor fights ethics complaint 19.06.2026

Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater is in the hot seat, facing an ethics complaint over city real estate deals.

Episode 37: Plane taxi Q&A 11.06.2026

Reporter Gracie Kirschner answers your questions about the EL9 aircraft in this episode of Live 5 Deep Dive.

Episode 36: Murdaugh Murders Retrial Ep 2: Court papers, Instadocs and Murdaugh on the debate stage 04.06.2026

This episode of Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan and investigative reporter Emily Johnson discuss the latest headlines.

Episode 35: Berkeley County residents outraged over proposed solar farm 28.05.2026

A large development moratorium was just lifted in Berkeley County that could pave the way for a new solar farm and Cross residents are not happy.

Episode 34: Murdaugh Murders Retrial: Harpootlian sets the stage for a new trial 21.05.2026

In this episode of Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan sits down with Dick Harpootlian, one of the lead defense attorneys for Alex Murdaugh, to discuss what happens now that Murdaugh's double murder conviction has been thrown out.

Episode 33: Charleston firefighters battling more than just flames 14.05.2026

In this Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan sits down with investigative reporter Emily Johnson to discuss her latest story on the challenges firefighters are facing in their own bunk homes. 

Episode 32: Court backlog improving as crime drops in Charleston 08.05.2026

The much-maligned criminal justice system in South Carolina appears to be improving in several key areas.

Episode 31: Shrimpgate spawns new legislative action 30.04.2026

The battle between local shrimpers and international fishermen and the restaurants caught in the middle is finally making its way to the State House and Capitol Hill.

Finding a Killer: The Murder of Crickette Surell 24.04.2026

After two decades behind bars, the man convicted of killing 13-year-old Crickette Surell got another shot at freedom this week.

Episode 29: Deep Diving into CSAM allegations against Hanahan councilman 16.04.2026

A Hanahan city councilman is charged with possessing and producing child pornography. In this Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan takes you through what we know about the case and details listen in the criminal complaint.   

Episode 28: The bricks that built a city 10.04.2026

In this episode of Live 5 Deep Dive. Nick Reagan talks with anchor Samantha German about the history, impact and lasting legacy of the Charleston brick masons.

Episode 27: Public pushes back on energy rate hikes 03.04.2026

Get up to speed on a rate hike proposal and listen to extended public statements and unaired audio from an interview with Dominion Energy President Keller Kissam.  

Episode 26: Inmates hatch new skills on prison farm 26.03.2026

In this episode of Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan and Anna Harris dive deep into the world of prison farms. 

Episode 25: SC laws struggle to keep up with AI child sex abuse 19.03.2026

In this episode of Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan sits down with anchor/reporter Anna Harris to discuss the latest legislation aimed at curbing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. 

Episode 24: Diving deep into a new series 12.03.2026

In this episode of Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan talks to investigative reporter Emily Johnson about a new series - Lowcountry Unsolved.

Episode 23: Understanding the war in Iran 06.03.2026

As fighting in Iran continues, Nick Reagan sits down with an expert on the region to unravel America’s complicated relationship with the Middle East.

Episode 22: Behind the scenes of Noticias Cinco Plus 26.02.2026

In this Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan sits down with anchor Shelbey Roberts to talk about the new show, go behind the scenes and meet the team that will help her deliver the news in Spanish every weekday.

Episode 21: Legal loopholes render sex offender registry ineffective 19.02.2026

In this episode of Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan talks with investigative Reporter Emily Johnson to discuss her latest reporting on the legal loopholes that make the sex offender registry less useful than people think.

Episode 20: Courts address deplorable conditions in the Juvenile Detention Center  12.02.2026

In this Live 5 Deep Dive, reporter Victoria Blair talks with host Nick Reagan about how a new monitor will work to ensure the Charleston juvenile detention center isn't violating the rights of children accused of crimes.

Episode 19: Jailhouse calls of former Judge James Gosnell 05.02.2026

Former Charleston Judge James Gosnell Jr. was arrested last year and charged with possession of child pornography. Federal authorities say they found evidence that suggested Gosnell may have sexually assaulted a number of minors, some as young as infants. Those documents also accuse Gosnell of making plans to travel with another man to assault children. In this Live 5 Deep Dive, Nick Reagan and In...

Episode 18: Cell Block A1D: Pt. 3 | They’re killing everyone 29.01.2026

In part three of our special Live 5 Deep Dive production, Cell Block A1D, Nick Reagan and investigative reporter Emily Johnson discuss the legal action being taken on behalf of Brucato and get the perspective of a woman who lived this same experience years earlier.

Episode 17: Cell Block A1D: Pt. 2 | Charleston Failed Mary 22.01.2026

In part two of our special Live 5 Deep Dive podcast series, “Cell Block A1D,” investigative reporter Emily Johnson reveals to host Nick Reagan more about how Mary Brucato’s family found out about her Aug. 11 death inside the Charleston County jail, what’s next for them and how rare it is for a drug-related death to be ruled a homicide.

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