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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 16, 2024: a recap of some of the big moments from Day One of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and a preview of what’s in store for tonight’s program; an exclusive sit-down interview with Gov. Henry McMaster to discuss the assassination attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump’s life, and his thoughts on Ohio Sen. JD Vance being picked as Trump’s running mate; and more!

Gavin Jackson sat down with Governor Henry McMaster at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. McMaster spoke about the assassination attempt on former Governor Donald Trump, Sen. JD Vance and his past convention experiences.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 15, 2024: the latest from the start of the Republican National Convention, just days after the assassination attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump’s life; Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Republican pollster Robert Cahaly discuss what that event means for the GOP; remarks from Pres. Joe Biden from Sunday evening; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 13, 2024: Pres. Joe Biden’s make or break week at the NATO summit and the subsequent press conferences where he attempted to allay concerns over his age; we hear from Rep. Jim Clyburn and what former Pres. Donald Trump is saying on the campaign trail; Gov. McMaster talks about the upcoming RNC convention; and more!

On this special summer series episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 09, 2024: a look at a new limited podcast series called “40 Acres and a Lie,” a three-part series from Reveal and the Center for Public Integrity, that tells the history of an often-misunderstood government program that gave more than 1,200 formerly enslaved people land titles, only to take the land back, fueling a wealth gap that remains today.

On this special episode of the South Carolina Lede, we bring you the premiere of South Carolina Public Radio's new history gameshow Who What When.