South Carolina Lede

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Abortion Ban Marathon Debate

May 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...

McMaster Convenes Summer School

May 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...

Sine Die...ish

May 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...

Lede, Laugh, Love — Live From Columbia

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 9, 2023, recorded in front of a live audience at South Carolina Public Radio's 50th Anniversary Open House event in Columbia, SC, host Gavin Jackson...

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.

See You Next Term!

June 10, 2023 — A look at the compromise reached by state House and Senate…

Noted Florida Man Stumps in SC

June 6, 2023 — 2024 Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…

One on one with former Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn

June 3, 2023 — An extended interview with former South Carolina Supreme Court…