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Nikki Haley Plays the Hits

September 10, 2023 — A recap of a former Gov. Nikki Haley's recent campaign stop in the Upstate; a look at the 2024 elections; and more. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts...

SC 2024: What Makes SC So Important?

September 5, 2023 — We begin a special series dedicated to the 2024 South Carolina Republican primary, the history of our state's role in the national conversation, and what makes the first-in-the...

You Gotta Have Faith… on the Trail

September 2, 2023 — How faith is playing a role in former Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott's presidential campaigns; a recap of the influential Faith and Freedom BBQ held by Rep. Jeff Duncan this...

Haley and Scott with Some SC Home Cookin’

August 29, 2023 — Campaign trail updates from former Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott as they crisscrossed the state this week; a look at how South Carolinians feel about abortion; and more. Leave...

South Carolina Lede

South Carolina Lede is a podcast about the people, issues, and events shaping the Palmetto State. Join host Gavin Jackson and reporters from across the state each week for in-depth discussions of the biggest news affecting you, your family, and your fellow South Carolinians – from state politics and legislative happenings inside the state house to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and more. It’s the factual and timely information you need, with a dash of irreverent fun to keep it all interesting.

DC Lede: Republicans in Disarray

September 23, 2023 — A look at the impeachment inquiry into President Joe…

Who are the SC GOP Primary Voters? Part 1: Regions

September 19, 2023 — We continue our special series dedicated to the 2024 South…

Abortion: Finding Common Ground

September 16, 2023 — SC Public Radio's Scott Morgan joins us with a special…