South Carolina Lede

December 3, 2022 — A look at a potential new Democratic presidential nomination calendar and what it means for South Carolina; comments from former UN ambassador and governor Nikki Haley about the midterm elections; the latest unemployment numbers; 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 what...

November 29, 2022 — The findings of Winthrop University's latest poll of South Carolinians on major issues; Rep. Jim Clyburn on the future of Congressional Democratic leadership; the state of COVID-19 and the flu 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 show or just whatever's on you...

November 19, 2022 — A look at the Congressional leadership shakeup in Washington and how it affects members of the South Carolina delegation; reactions from South Carolina leaders to former President Donald Trump's announcement that he will run in 2024; the latest unemployment data; and more. Also, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topi...

November 15, 2022 — A look at 2021 crime statistics for the Palmetto State; a recap of the abortion debate in the statehouse and where things could go in the next legislative session; an update on the economy; 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!

November 12, 2022 — A recap of the 2022 elections; the latest on abortion legislation in the 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!

November 8, 2022 — A preview of the 2022 midterm elections; the latest on inflation rates and unemployment numbers; insight into this year's flu season; 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!

November 5, 2022 — An extended recap of this week's debate between the candidates running for State Superintendent of Education, as well as the latest on how the US Supreme Court cleared the way for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to testify before a special grand jury in George. 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...

November 1, 2022 — A look at how early voting is going in the Palmetto State; an update on flu season; the state of domestic violence in South Carolina; 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!

October 29, 2022 - We recap this week's gubernatorial debate between incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster and Democratic candidate Joe Cunningham. 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!

October 25, 2022 — A recap of some of the biggest moments from the recent 1st Congressional District debate between incumbent Republic Nancy Mace and Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews; analysis of BMW's investment in South Carolina; a look at efforts to improve mental health access for school children; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share yo...

October 22, 2022 — We take an extended look at the oral arguments before the state Supreme Court this week over the six-week abortion law currently on the books. 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!

October 18, 2022 — A preview of the state Senate's session Tuesday on abortion; a look at how the Palmetto State's schools are faring; efforts by state leaders to make South Carolina more attractive to electric vehicle manufacturers; 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...

October 15, 2022 — A recap of this week's lieutenant governor debate; comments from US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Palmetto State infrastructure projects; the latest inflation numbers; 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!

October 11, 2022: We bring you special presentation of the first episode of South Carolina Public Radio's new podcast, "South of Spooky." 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!

October 8, 2022 - A look at domestic violence deaths over the past year; Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham calls Gov. Henry McMaster a chicken and other updates from the governors race; the latest unemployment data; 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 mi...

October 4, 2022 — A look at efforts to provide greater access to broadband internet across the Palmetto State; an update on the 2022 gubernatorial race; the latest on monkeypox; 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!

October 1, 2022 — Updates from the 2022 South Carolina gubernatorial race; details on the abortion vote the state House took this week and what could happen next with the legislation in the Senate; a look at the state's economic health; 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 yo...

September 27, 2022 — A preview of what's before SC House lawmakers Tuesday as they decide what to do with the state Senate's version of the abortion bill; an update on Interstate 26 widenings and other transportation infrastructure projects across the state; the latest on monkeypox in South Carolina; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoug...

September 24, 2022 — Sara Goldsby, director of S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, discusses the state’s current fight against the opioid epidemic, and we listen to more of your voicemails in an extended Wind Down section. 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!

September 20, 2022 — An extended conversation with outgoing State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman about some of the biggest issues currently facing South Carolina schools. 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!

September 17, 2022 — The latest on the controversy surrounding Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham's 15-week nationwide abortion ban proposal; new inflation data and what it means for Social Security recipients; an extended interview with SCDHEC's Director of Public Health Dr. Brannon Traxler; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about th...

September 13, 2022 — A look at where abortion legislation currently stands in the state; a breakdown of the controversy surrounding state Rep. Krystle Matthews' US Senate run against incumbent Sen. Tim Scott; an update on COVID-19 boosters; 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 o...

September 10, 2022 - A full recap all of the action this week as the SC Senate debated a new restrictive abortion bill. 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!