The Trey Gowdy Podcast

“I may not conquer the world, but I want to conquer my world.” – Dr. Kevin Gilliland   Between career woes, evolving relationship dynamics, an unforeseen pandemic and simply the everyday stressors of life it’s easy to wonder whether you’ve fallen off your path. Trey and Clinical Psychologist, Kevin Gilliland, Psy. D analyze how to welcome and navigate the variant seasons in your life and how to ca...

As a former prosecutor Trey’s witnessed the pendulum of justice move both forwards and backwards, so are there any cases he regrets? Trey also responds to a criticism he received after playing “Candidate Casino” as a guest on Special Report with Bret Baier on FOX News Channel. Follow Trey on X: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a seasoned community organizer, a life of service was destined for Senator Peter Welch (D-VT). From advocating on behalf of Black Americans during the Civil Rights Movement to now co-leading a bill to combat the evolving lethal waves of the opioid crisis Senator Welch has committed to igniting generational change in society. Trey and Senator Welch discuss the importance of forming bipartisan re...

From the courtroom to the putting green, Trey has insightful answers to your questions.   Trey answers questions on the limitations of Presidential Orders, the DOJ’s timetable for moving forward on a case, and his most enjoyable rounds of golf.   Follow Trey on X: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do we live in the world but not of the world? This is a timeless question that people of faith have asked themselves when evaluating how to live their lives, however when politics becomes intertwined the parameters are often blurred.   Former Senior White House and United States Intelligence Community official under former President Trump, Cliff Sims delves into his firsthand account of the cl...

The 2024 Presidential Election is on the horizon and voters have been keeping a close eye on the physical, mental, and legal state of the two presidential candidates. So, what happens if either President Biden or former President Trump are not fit to serve come Election Day? Where do their votes go? Plus, Trey answers a question on the difference between politics and being political. Follow Trey o...

April showers not only bring May flowers, but a fresh start for College Football teams around the country. With new recruits and stellar seasoned players, comes the opportunity for a new chapter in a school’s athletic program.   Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Football team, Shane Beamer joins Trey to discuss the transfer portal and the woes & wins of the recruitment process in a cr...

Are you experiencing political déjà vu? If so, you’re not alone. Trey answers a question on whether he believes the conflict of who holds the Speaker’s gavel in the House of Representatives will end. He also reflects on why the jury selection process is one of art and science, as opposed to law and order. Follow Trey on X: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Last week in New York City, jurors were selected in the historic trial of former President Donald Trump, but how can a jury be selected when jurors know who the former President is?   Trey gives a crash course in jury selection, sharing what he's learned about the process during his time as a prosecutor. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

From no-knock warrants, and the 2024 Masters at Augusta National, to former President Trump’s hush money criminal trial, Trey provides his sage insight and answers to your questions. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked the global conversation of “When does life begin?” With opinionated answers being spread on both sides of the aisle, a consensus has not been reached. Trey evaluates this fundamental question and how it pertains to all facets of human existence. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

It’s been quite the week! From a triumphant conclusion to the NCAA women’s basketball season for Trey’s beloved South Carolina Gamecocks to Monday’s illuminous solar eclipse. Trey answers questions on the week’s star-filled events and the intersection between politics and the media. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Eastern Europe to China to the Middle East, the United States has been entangled in intense outside conflicts spanning the globe. To survey the state of the nation’s security and national intelligence, Trey spoke with former Director of National Intelligence of the United States, John Ratcliffe. They discuss the Biden administration’s response to both the war on Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas w...

March may be over but there’s still madness! Trey shares his thoughts on the NCAA March Madness tournaments thus far and the media frenzy surrounding women’s college basketball. Plus, he reveals to voters how they can express disapproval of political candidates running opposed in local elections. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can money truly buy happiness? What’s the difference between pride and confidence? And how do you balance profound feelings of happiness vs. unhappiness? Trey is joined by New York Times Best-selling author and Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor at Harvard University, Arthur Brooks to dissect the human pursuit of happiness and level feelings of unhappiness despite the unpredictability of life.  ...

It’s Holy Week! As Christians around the world prepare for Easter Sunday, Trey turns the tables and asks Mary Langston a question on the significance of the week. He also answers questions on Judge Scott McAfee’s ruling to keep Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis on former President Trump’s Georgia case and LSU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Mulkey’s threat to sue the Washington Post for an unflatte...

Are you experiencing political déjà vu? Well, you’re not alone.   This past Friday Congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to vacate the Speaker’s chair, a move made all too familiar recently by the House Republicans. However, will this decision sow more discord in an already contentious Congress?   Trey reacts to the latest news from behind the House chambers. Follow Trey on Tw...

Welcome to Spring! As we close the page on Winter and embrace the warmer weather, Trey answers questions on what the start of Spring means in the world of sports from March Madness to The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Trey also shares insight on how prosecutors guard personal biases while serving on a case. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Whether you’re a fan of the television series Law & Order or you’ve come across a news headline recently, it’s easy to assume that you know the responsibilities of a prosecutor. However, what exactly does that role entail? Solicitor for the 16th Judicial Circuit in South Carolina, Kevin Brackett provides insight into the role of a prosecutor, from issuing warrants and pursuing the death penalty to...

It’s official, the 2024 Presidential Election will be a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. After the slimming of a crowded Republican primary field, Trey shares what this election cycle reveals about the power of endorsements. He also reacts to Congress’ push to ban TikTok.  Plus, Trey revels in the unexpected success of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks men’s bas...

Last week’s State of the Union was a big topic of discussion in the political world, and the media has been anything but shy when it comes to dishing out opinions. But how much are people allowing their biases to impact their responses? In this episode, Trey dissects this question and explains why critiques are only useful when rooted in honesty. Later, he shares what he took away from the end of...

Oh, Mr. (former) President! Trey reacts to the Supreme Court ruling unanimously in favor of President Trump in the Colorado ballot disqualification case and the importance of the legal system not being used as a political weapon. He also reveals two questions that he uses to distinguish between the Democratic and Republican party. Plus, Trey reveals his “death row meal!” Follow Trey on Twitter: @T...

Mrs. Roberta “Bert” McCarthy, “mother of just plain old Kevin McCarthy,” was one of the many lights in Trey’s life. This episode is in honor of Mrs. McCarthy’s legacy of grace, compassion, and kindness. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring is in the air! As the two remaining 2024 Republican Presidential candidates prepare for Super Tuesday, Trey evaluates the varying sects of the GOP and how the dynamic has changed among voters and party members. Plus, Trey answers a question on the future of the PGA Tour. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sage Steele won’t be silenced. Broadcaster and former host of ESPN’s Sportscenter, Sage Steele examines the intersection of sports and politics, and its impact on culture. Sage emphasizes how she has and will continue to use her platform to amplify stories and people who speak truth to power, in a world committed to canceling differing beliefs. She also shares how pivoting from her role at ESPN o...