Sinopsis
South Carolina Lede ("lede" is the old school term for the introductory section of a news story) is a podcast about the people and issues shaping South Carolina state politics. Join host Gavin Jackson each week as we break down state political news and go inside the legislative happenings that could affect you, your family, and your pocketbook. We'll also examine the biggest stories out of the statehouse with reporters from across the Palmetto State.
Episodios
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Trump Train Rumbles Through the Upstate
05/07/2023 Duración: 38minJuly 5, 2023 — A recap of former President Donald Trump's recent campaign rally in Pickens, SC; the latest poll data on how the 2024 election is shaping up in the Palmetto State; a report on legal developments involving the state House of Representatives Freedom Caucus; 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!
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Mo' Money, Mo' Projects
01/07/2023 Duración: 37minJuly 1, 2023 — The latest on the state Supreme Court action regarding the recently-passed six-week abortion ban; a report from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's visit to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island; major infrastructure updates; and much 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!
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Climate Change and Hurricane Season Preview
27/06/2023 Duración: 18minJune 27, 2023 — We discuss severe weather season and the effects of climate change with Dr. Kirstin Dow, professor of geography at the University of South Carolina, and Kim Stenson, director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. You can vote for the Lede as "Best Local Podcast" in the 2023 Free Times Best of Columbia here: https://freetimes.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Columbia-2023-Voting/gallery/?group=457630
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Obama Has Entered the 2024 Chat
20/06/2023 Duración: 38minJune 20, 2023 — Updates from the 2024 campaign trail as Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley visits the Palmetto State; Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) responds to comments from former President Barack Obama; a recap of the 2023 South Carolina legislative session; and more. You can vote for the Lede as "Best Local Podcast" in the 2023 Free Times Best of Columbia here: https://freetimes.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Columbia-2023-Voting/gallery/?group=457630
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Trials and Trails
17/06/2023 Duración: 31minJune 17, 2023 — What state lawmakers accomplished this state legislative session and what's on the table for next year; Rep. James Clyburn on gun reform; comments from South Carolina politicians on the arraignment of former President Donald Trump; and more. Vote for the Lede as "Best Local Podcast" in the 2023 Free Times Best of Columbia! You can also 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!
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Trump Indictment Fallout
14/06/2023 Duración: 26minJune 13, 2023 — Reaction from South Carolina politicians to the indictment of former President Donald Trump; 2024 campaign trail updates; 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!
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See You Next Term!
10/06/2023 Duración: 24minJune 10, 2023 — A look at the compromise reached by state House and Senate negotiators reached this week over the $13.8 billion state budget; the latest on bond reform legislation heading to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk; updates from the 2024 campaign trail; 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!
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Noted Florida Man Stumps in SC
06/06/2023 Duración: 32minJune 6, 2023 — 2024 Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits South Carolina; campaign trail updates from Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC); and much 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!
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One on one with former Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn
03/06/2023 Duración: 25minJune 3, 2023 — An extended interview with former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn about her life, career as a judge and the controversial 3-2 decision earlier this year which found South Carolina’s then six-week abortion law violated the state constitutional right to privacy. 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!
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WANTED: Lindsey Graham
30/05/2023 Duración: 26minMay 30, 2023 — The latest on the six-week abortion ban signed by Gov. Henry McMaster and blocked in circuit court following a filing by abortion rights groups; Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) responds to an arrest warrant issued by Russia for his support of Ukraine; South Carolina's congressional map heads to the Supreme Court; 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!
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Hittin' the Trail with Tim Scott
27/05/2023 Duración: 34minMay 27, 2023 — A recap of Sen. Tim Scott's swing through the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire as his 2024 presidential campaign begins. 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!
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The Ballad of Tim Scott
23/05/2023 Duración: 27minMay 23, 2023 — An in-depth look at the official launch of Sen. Tim Scott's (R-SC) 2024 presidential campaign and his career in politics. 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!
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Abortion Ban Marathon Debate
20/05/2023 Duración: 25minMay 20, 2023 — An extensive recap of the nearly 24 hours of debate this week in the South Carolina House of Representatives over a six-week abortion ban bill. The House approved the legislative, which now heads to the state Senate. 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!
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McMaster Convenes Summer School
16/05/2023 Duración: 32minMay 16, 2023 — A look at this week's abortion legislation debate as state lawmakers enter special session; comments from Gov. Henry McMaster about why he has called legislators back to the statehouse; Charleston Democratic Sen. Marlon Kimpson's retires from the state Senate; 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!
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Sine Die...ish
13/05/2023 Duración: 34minMay 13, 2023 — A look at the bills that made it over the sine die finish line for this year's regular state legislative session as well as those moving into special session as Gov. Henry McMaster calls lawmakers back to the statehouse. 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!
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Lede, Laugh, Love — Live From Columbia
09/05/2023 Duración: 48minMay 9, 2023 — On this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at South Carolina Public Radio's 50th Anniversary Open House event in Columbia, SC, host Gavin Jackson is joined by The AP's Jeffrey Collins and Meg Kinnard to discuss this year's state legislative session and the 2024 presidential race. 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!
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A Conversation with Nikki Haley
06/05/2023 Duración: 20minMay 6, 2023 — An extended interview with former South Carolina governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. 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!
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Tim Scott? Oh, He's Runnin'
02/05/2023 Duración: 28minMay 2, 2023 — Comments from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) about his expected 2024 presidential campaign; Christale Spain becomes the first Black woman to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party; a look at the final days of the state legislative session; 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!
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Abortion Debate Deja Vu
29/04/2023 Duración: 32minApril 29, 2023 — The state Senate's failed attempt to pass a near-total abortion ban bill; updates from the 2024 presidential campaign trail; a school voucher bill is headed to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk; 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!
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Sunday Funday with Nancy Mace and Lindsey Graham
25/04/2023 Duración: 31minApril 25, 2023 — Recent comments from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) on abortion and transgender athletes; more findings from the April 2023 Winthrop University Poll; updates from the 2024 campaign trail; and much 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!