The Trey Gowdy Podcast

Trey takes a hard look at South Carolina’s criminal justice system, using his home state as an example of how politics, policy, and priorities shape public safety. He explains why prosecutors face impossible caseloads, how judges are chosen, and what it really means to be tough on crime. Trey also closes with a personal reflection on his longtime friend, former DNI and current CIA Director John Ra...

"Technically, the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court does not have to be a lawyer." This week, Trey explains how it's possible for a judge to not need a law degree. He answers questions on whether state and local leaders can interfere with federal law enforcement, and weighs in on how college sports are changing under the new NIL era. Plus, Trey shares a hopeful update on last episode's conve...

"It's a non-fatal disease that can actually wreck your life." Trey sits down with the Director of the Vestibular Program in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Habib Rizk, to uncover the power of the vestibular system - the tiny network inside your head that helps you balance, move, and navigate the world. They discuss what happens...

Trey explains how judges are chosen to oversee major cases, including the upcoming trial tied to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and why courtroom experience matters more than tenure on the bench. He also answers questions about whether a federal judge could ever overrule a declaration of war, and gives his unfiltered take on Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ recent sideli...

Trey revisits his thoughts on one of the most foundational principles in the American justice system — due process. He breaks down why every person in the United States, even those guilty of the most horrific crimes, is entitled to fair treatment under the law. He explains the difference between procedural and substantive due process and shares why he believes the conversation surrounding this con...

"How do we get back to prioritizing fairness as a virtue?" Trey explores how the public can restore their faith in the Department of Justice, answering if it's possible to avoid politically motivated prosecutions. Plus, Trey answers questions on his relationship with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and reveals key character details from his debut novel The Color of Death. Learn more about your ad ch...

"Congress cannot charge anyone with anything." Trey responds to the federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, how this case will move forward and the role of Congress in criminal proceedings. He also addresses what many are calling the distasteful fan behavior at the 2025 Ryder Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Trey answers questions on two topics he knows very well: Congress & the Dallas Cowboys. He also shares his thoughts on whether higher education plays a role in societal indoctrination. Plus, Trey reveals if readers can anticipate a sequel to his New York Times best-seller The Color of Death! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Trey reflects on faith, forgiveness, and the power of dialogue over violence. He shows how grace can rise above anger and how love has the power to echo long after cruelty tries to silence it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miriam Foundation is a program that renews, inspires, and supports young girls to overcome challenges and excel in all aspects of their lives. Trey looks back at his conversation with a familiar voice on the podcast, Mary Langston to highlight the invaluable work of the foundation and how it's cultivated a loving and supportive community in South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

After the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Trey asks the hard question: what happens now? In this episode, he examines the limits of the law, the role of culture, and the moral responsibility each of us holds in a time of rising political violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"When will there be a day of reckoning for violence?" Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah Valley University event, Wednesday afternoon. Trey reacts to the heinous tragedy and recent displays of senseless violence in the United States. Trey also answers a question on how the legal system handles violent offenders. Learn more about your ad choices....

Trey confronts the outrage sparked by his recent remarks on faith, gun violence, and America’s divided response to tragedy after a devastating mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church took the lives of two young children on August 27th. He challenges listeners across to move beyond criticism and toward solutions, and offers candid reflection on morals, accountability, and the urgent need to...

College football is back, and with a clean slate comes big expectations after a long off-season. Trey looks back on his conversation with Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Football team, Shane Beamer after an exciting and successful 2024 season for the Gamecocks. The two talk NIL, the transfer portal, and the importance of finding athletes who are not only hard workers but love to com...

"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you helped His people and continue to help them." - Hebrews 6:10 (NIV) Trey revisits his thoughts on Labor Day and how it should be a day of gratitude, to acknowledge the importance of everyday workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After months of reader anticipation and a decade of brainstorming, Trey's debut novel The Color of Death is available!    Trey answers questions on his literary process, the meaningful inspiration behind the book's characters and his steadfast commitment to ensuring that novel ends with "the light beating out the darkness."   Read along on this meaningful and exciting journey, HERE! Learn more abo...

"The Color of Death is fiction, but it's real. It really happens."   From the mind of a former prosecutor, The Color of Death was created. Trey's debut novel eloquently untangles a chilling murder investigation, revealing that life and people are not always how they seem.    The Color of Death is available NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s questions are on law, order & television! Trey answers a question on former FBI Director James Comey’s peculiar social media postings and whether it’s a potential legal strategy.    Plus, Trey shares his favorite British crime dramas. Do you have any recommendations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one week, Trey's debut true-crime novel The Color of Death will be available for readers to dive into a captivating fictional world about a shocking murder in a small town, written by a real-world prosecutor.   Ahead of the release, Trey speaks with one of his favorite authors, Steven Pressfield to hear his literary expertise, discuss their individual writing processes and share the inspiration...

Earlier this week, President Trump addressed his decision to deploy the National Guard to Washington, DC, to crack down on incessant crime. Trey answers a question on the surge of crime across major cities and the role the legal system plays in punishing perpetrators. Plus, Trey reveals whether he'll partake in a 2025-2026 fantasy football league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

People pursue a legal career for countless reasons, some more just than others, but for Cindy Crick, newly appointed Solicitor for South Carolina’s 13th Circuit and today’s guest, it was more than a job – it was a calling.  Cindy sits down with Trey to tell her story, from her time working as a health educator, to her first interview for a legal position, to now. Cindy and Trey also discuss how th...

"Congress can't keep a secret, period." Trey answers listener questions on Congress' ability to declassify documents, the appointment process of U.S. attorneys and the countdown to football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) holds many titles: Chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, husband, son, friend, and most importantly, man of God. In his new book "One Nation Always Under God," Senator Scott eloquently illustrates why he believes America has been built on faith and how his experience with overcoming adversity affirmed to him that God has never failed us. Plus, he shares stories of...

From the formation of a special counsel, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's reopening of the 2016 Russia investigation, to Trey's possible return to a courtroom, he answers this week's listener questions.   Plus, Trey shares why his Christmas gift gets delivered in August! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a staunchly divided Congress, it can be easy for politicians to focus on dominating the other side, rather than compromising, but is that the best way to create lasting change?   Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is on the podcast today to examine the issues in the modern political landscape, from partisan infighting, the difficulty in electing moderate candidates, and the constant t...