South Carolina Lede

March 11, 2023 — A recap of the debate around the state House of Representative's hate crimes bill, which passed this week; a look at the new "Freedom Caucus of South Carolina" caucus being created by Democratic legislators; the latest unemployment data; 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!

March 7, 2023 — A look at former Vice President Mike Pence's ninth visit to South Carolina since leaving office and what he spoke about with law enforcement leaders in the Lowcountry; the latest news out of the state legislature; details on the $2 billion economic development announcement by Scout Motors for a facility in the Midlands; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail...

March 4, 2023 — A listen to the first episode of South Carolina Public Radio's new podcast, InDebted, an exploration of why the Palmetto State is one of the worst places in the country for personal debt.

February 28, 2023 — A look at Sen. Tim Scott's (R-SC) trip to Iowa as part of his "Faith in America" listening tour as hype builds around his expected presidential bid; a recap of Vice President Kamala Harris's visit in Columbia, SC to tout the Biden administration's efforts to expand broadband access; the latest out of the state legislative session; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave...

February 25, 2023 — A final look at Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's first 2024 campaign swing through the early voting states of New Hampshire and Iowa; a recap of this week's state legislative action; and more. Also, we want to hear from you! 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!

February 21, 2023 — A recap of Nikki Haley's first swing through the first in the nation primary state of New Hampshire as her 2024 president campaign begins. Also, we want to hear from you! 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!

February 18, 2023 — An in-depth look at the official launch of former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential campaign and the defining moments of her nearly 20 years in politics. Plus, we want to hear from you! 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!

February 14, 2023 — A look at bills moving through the state legislature this week, including a near-total abortion ban being introduced in the SC House; a report on the increasing number of drug overdose deaths in the Palmetto State; the latest research on trauma, bullying, and what leads to school shootings; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share...

February 11, 2023 - A recap of what happened inside the state legislature this week, including the abortion bill passed by the South Carolina Senate and the critical race theory bill passed by the state House of Representatives, and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! 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!

February 7, 2023 — Further analysis of the expected presidential campaign announcement by former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley; a look at this week's state Supreme Court election; comments from South Carolina Democratic leaders on the state becoming the first in the nation on the 2024 Democratic presidential primary calendar; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-...

February 4, 2023 — A look at former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's planned presidential bid; a recap of the this week's state legislative action; comments from Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC, on police reform in light of the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just...

January 31, 2023 — Remarks from former President Donald Trump during his first 2024 campaign stop in South Carolina; a look at tension between state House Republicans and the House Freedom Caucus; the latest on major infrastructure projects in the Palmetto State; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the sh...

January 28, 2023 — We look at the the latest movement on the state legislature's priorities this session, including legislation aimed at cracking down on fentanyl trafficking, a new SC House abortion bill, and new education policy concerning critical race theory. Plus, a recap of Gov. Henry McMaster's sixth State of the State address, new state unemployment numbers, and more. And as always, we wan...

January 24, 2023 — A breakdown of details in the Alex Murdaugh case as the trial gets underway this week; comments from S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson on a new troubling human trafficking taskforce report; a look at priorities of the state House Judiciary Committee; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on...

January 21, 2023 — A recap of what's moving in the state legislature this week; a look at tensions between SC House Republicans and the House Freedom Caucus; the latest on 2024 presidential campaigns; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! 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!

January 17, 2023 — We take a deeper look at the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to invalidate the state's six-week abortion ban law and what the steps forward on the issue look like this session. Plus, we want to hear from you! 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!

January 14, 2023 — A recap of Gov. Henry McMaster's inauguration for his third and final term; SC House Speaker Murrell Smith (R-Sumter) on his priorities for the legislative session; how Republican lawmakers could tackle the issue of abortion after a recent decision by the state Supreme Court; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts ab...

January 10, 2023 — We continue our preview of the 2023 state legislative session with excerpts from this year's S.C. Press Association legislative media workshop. Reporters heard from committee chairmen as well as state Senate Republican and Democratic caucus leaders on a range of topics ahead of this year's session, including abortion, education reform, and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! L...

January 7, 2022 — We recap some of the week's biggest news, including the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state's six-week abortion law, the release of Gov. Henry McMaster's executive budget, and much more. Plus, we want to hear from you! 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!

January 4, 2023 — A breakdown of the demographics of voters in the 2022 election; how the South Carolina delegation in the US House of Representatives cast their votes for the new Speaker; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! 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!

December 20, 2022 — On this special final episode of 2022, host Gavin Jackson and producer A.T. Shire look back on some of the biggest news stories out of the Palmetto State this year. Plus, we want to hear from you! 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!

December 17, 2022 — A look at the leaked texts from South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman (R, 5th) calling for former President Donald Trump to invoke martial law in the days leading up to the inauguration of then-president-elect Joe Biden; a recap of major economic development announcements in the state; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share you...

December 13, 2022 — A conversation with U.S. Attorney for South Carolina Adair Ford Boroughs about her role as the top federal law enforcement officer in the state; why Gov. Henry McMaster wants TikTok banned on state electronic devices; and more. Also, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on y...

December 10, 2022 — A recap of the South Carolina House organizational session this week and what message leaders had for the chamber; an economic outlook for the Palmetto State; and more. Also, we want to hear from you! 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!

December 6, 2022 — SC Ports celebrates the completion of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project; the latest on the new Democratic presidential nomination calendar; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! 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!