South Carolina Lede

This episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 5, 2023 features a look at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s recent swing through the Palmetto State; the 4th Republican debate coming up on Wednesday; Sen. Lindsey Graham’s take on the Israel-Hamas conflict; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind! You...

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 2, 2023: a trip on the campaign trail to Bluffton, SC with former Gov. Nikki Haley. We hear from the people who attended her record-setting rally on Monday and take a look at developments in her campaign, including a major endorsement, and her new ad campaign in several early-voting states. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your t...

This episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 29, 2023 is the 7th in a series that focuses on the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary. Host Gavin Jackson takes a look at who won, and how they did it, during the 2008, 2012, and 2016 campaigns. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind! You can subscribe t...

This episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 25, 2023 is a dedicated episode dealing with education, and host Gavin Jackson’s recent interview with State Superintended of Education, Ellen Weaver.

This episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 21, 2023 features: part of host Gavin Jackson’s conversation with Lexington Republican Senator Katrina Shealy; a conversation between SC Public Radio reporters Maayan Schechter and Russ McKinney about judicial reform being debated in the SC Statehouse; the future of the energy industry here in the Palmetto State; and reporter Scott Morgan with a...

This episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 18, 2023 features: a look at the abrupt movements shaking up the 2024 field, now that we’re less than 100 days until the First in the South Republican Presidential Primary; a check-in with AP national politics reporter Meg Kinard; a look at upcoming campaign trail visits from Nikki Haley and Donald Trump; and more.

On this 6th SC 2024 episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 14, 2023, host Gavin Jackson takes a look at polling: love it, hate it, we all devour it! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind! You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts...

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 11, 2023, a look at the third Republican presidential debate with analysis by reporter Meg Kinnard of the Associated Press and Alex Strohman, Republican strategist and former Director of the SC Republican Party; a rundown of the big local election wins; and deciphering what the actions in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia during this off-year elec...

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 7, 2023, the third Republican presidential debate takes place tonight in Miami; the South Carolina “first in the nation” Democratic presidential primary happens on Feb. 3; and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis scores a major endorsement.

November 4, 2023 — News out of Washington from Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Jim Clyburn; the ongoing efforts to address domestic violence in our state; comments from former Gov. Nikki Haley, who is now officially on S.C.’s ballot; and more.

October 31, 2023 — We take a look at the unsavory part of the campaigning process: the dirty tricks and the negative campaigning that, among other things, gives politics a bad name.

On this bonus edition of the South Carolina Lede for October 29, 2023, a special treat from Gavin Jackson and A.T. Shire! Enjoy this encore presentation of “South of Spooky,” featuring one of their favorite episodes in the series.

This episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 28, 2023 is dedicated to local elections and we take that deep dive with South Carolina Public Radio’s Scott Morgan and his in-depth report on why turnout is so low in local elections.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 24, 2023: Sen. Lindsey Graham’s trip to Israel; Rep. Jim Clyburn’s thoughts on the Republican speakership; how SC’s six-week abortion ban is affecting pregnant women; and more.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 21, 2023, the latest news on the Israeli-Gaza war; we also hit the campaign trail with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in Rock Hill.

October 17, 2023 — We continue our series dedicated to the 2024 South Carolina Republican presidential primary with a deep dive into the strategy behind campaigns. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!

October 14, 2023 — A recap of this week's US Supreme Court hearing about South Carolina's redrawn 1st congressional district map that a lower court ruled was racially gerrymandered; the results of the latest Winthrop Poll; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!

October 10, 2023 — A look at U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace's vote last week to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy; updates from Sen. Tim Scott's recent presidential campaign stops; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind! You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever...

October 7, 2023 — A look at the current strength of the Palmetto State's economy; a deep dive into the status of South Carolina's housing market; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind! You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts....

October 3, 2023 — We continue our special series dedicated to the 2024 South Carolina Republican presidential primary with a look at the divisions that exist Palmetto State's party. While the Republican electorate varies ideologically from one part of the state to the next, overall South Carolina is fairly representative of the national party. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your tho...

September 30, 2023 — Recap and analysis of the second Republican presidential debate, including a breakdown of exchanges between the Palmetto State's homegrown hopefuls, Nikki Haley and Tim Scott. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind! You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcas...

September 26, 2023 — We hear from former President Donald Trump and his supporters at a campaign stop in Summerville this week; what the end of American Recovery Plan Act childcare funds could mean for South Carolinians; and more.

September 23, 2023 — A look at the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden; updates from state health officials on the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory virus season; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!

September 19, 2023 — We continue our special series dedicated to the 2024 South Carolina Republican presidential primary with a look at the people who make up the voting base and the regions in which they reside. South Carolina is home to folks who make the state Republican Party a cross-section of ideologies and priorities that have helped the state chose the Republican nominee nearly every prima...

September 16, 2023 — SC Public Radio's Scott Morgan joins us with a special report detailing the lasting impacts of abortion for four South Carolina women. As always, feel free to leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show.