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Palmetto State politics, campaign chatter, and news -- no beating around the bush. Insider insights from candidates, operatives, party officials, and activists on the front lines of South Carolina politics.

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Podmetto Politics episodes:

02.11.2021
2.11.21 - An Hour of Nihilism
Courtney runs down the legislative agenda for this session, and the gang gets a little depressed. Don't worry, this is (somehow) a funny one.
01.14.2021
1.13.21 - Res Ipsa Veritas
Yikes. The gang does their best to make sense of *gestures wildly* all this.
12.11.2020
12.11.20 - Fish and Quips
The gang reads the internet out loud while they wait for Lindsey to join the zoom and decides to just make that the o-fish-al recording.
11.12.2020
11.12.20 - Who Cares About Electoral Politics, Anyway?
The gang makes peace with an ass-whooping at the ballot box and finger pointing within the party, but it ain't all doom and gloom...
10.29.2020
10.29.20 - Pre-Election Meltdown
The gang airs grievances in advance of the big day, and also searches for silver linings.
10.19.2020
10.19.20 - County Council Candidates
The gang sits down with two exciting candidates for seats on Greenville County Council.
09.25.2020
9.24.20 - Waiting for Superman
The gang reflects on RGB's death and our broken politics. Lindsey talks with a colleague about their legal battle against Governor McMaster's dubious private school voucher program.
09.16.2020
9.16.20 - County Council Open Mic
Courtney, Chris, and Jake discuss local and Stat level events and activism, and stir up some drama with Greenville County Council. Plus, experience the thrills of a County Council public comment session!
09.02.2020
9.2.20 - Heritage and/or Hate: Monuments Talk with Dr. Lydia Brandt and Asha Marie
The gang gets schooled by an expert on South Carolina's problematic monuments, and Lindsey talks to a young advocate about her battle against the "heritage" crowd.
07.23.2020
7.23.20 - Adair Ford Boroughs: Raising TONS of money and coming for SC-2
The team chats with Adair Ford Boroughs and discuss her campaign for SC-2. Take a listen!
07.09.2020
7.9.20 - When Progressives meet a Libertarian
Jarrod, Courtney and Lindsey chat with Libertarian Candidate for President Dr. Jo Jorgensen. They chat her campaign, Libertarian policies and how she's running a 3rd party candidacy in a world overshadowed by Donald Trump's tweets.
06.19.2020
6.19.20 - Y'all can't fire Jarrod for being gay. Nope. Not ever again.
The OG's, Chris and Jarrod, sit down to chat the Supreme Court's recent decision that the LGBTQ community is protecting from employer discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1968. After, Jarrod has a conversation with SC State Senate Candidate Dr....
06.02.2020
6.2.20 - Rhodes Bailey and his Campaign for SC House District 75
Jake and Chris chat with Rhodes Bailey about his bid for SC House District 75 and what campaigning looks like during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
05.05.2020
Bonus Content - Southbound: A Simon Fogg Mystery
Podmetto producer Jake Erwin and writer Billy Francis present a new, narrative podcast called 'Southbound: A Simon Fogg Mystery.' Enjoy this special preview just for Podmetto followers.
04.30.2020
4.30.20 - Jason Zacher explains the COVID-19 Stimulus Package
Chris, Jarrod, Lindsey, Courtney and Jake are joined by Jason Zacher, Senior Vice President for Business Advocacy with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, to chat the COVID-19 stimulus package and programs. Jason discusses the difference between the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...
04.15.2020
4.15.20 - Courtney is Blameless
Chris, Lindsey, Courtney, and Jake get together to catch up on the what's happening during the COVID-19 shutdown.
03.06.2020
3.6.20 - The Past 7 Days Have Felt Like an Eternity
It's been 7 days that felt like 7 years. This past week included the SC Democratic Primary; Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, and Tom Steyer dropping out; Super Tuesday; and some real shitty happenings at Greenville County Council around LGBTQ issues....
02.28.2020
2.28.20 - Podmetto at the SC Democratic Primary Debate
The entire Podmetto crew hit the road and went to Charleston for the 2020 Democratic Primary Debate hosted by CBS. The crew chatted with folks outside of the debate hall and at various watch parties across town. They wrap this...
02.07.2020
2.7.20 - Books for Everyone
Chris, Lindsey, and Jake talk about the Iowa Caucus, the injustice of library fines, and keeping our eyes on the prize in 2020. Jarrod takes a vacation from this episode and racks up a debt of haikus.
01.31.2020
1.31.20 - A Very Special Episode. For real this time.
The crew chats with SC-4 candidate Kim Nelson and touch on the Greenville County Legislative Delegation meeting, Greenville City's new hate crime legislation, WREN's survey results on women in SC, and much more!
01.24.2020
1.24.20 - One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
The crew talks about Jarrod advocating for LGBTQ Rights at Greenville County Council, second amendment "sanctuaries", civil disobedience, Mike Bloomberg conspiracies, and Hillary hating Bernie.
01.22.2020
1.22.20 - Jake & Lindsey try to get Jarrod & Chris to vote for Bernie
Jake & Lindsey try to get Jarrod & Chris to vote for Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary.
01.21.2020
1.21.20 - Podmetto: The Musical
Freewheelin': the gang catches up on statehouse news and share stories about getting in trouble at school.
01.08.2020
1.8.20 - 2020 Vision
Chris, Jarrod, and Lindsey are back with a look ahead to the 2020 political landscape in South Carolina. They set some goals for the year and discuss what to watch for across the state over the next year. Then, Jarrod...
11.04.2019
S2E17: 2020 Chat with Amy O'Rourke
Chris, Jarrod, & Courtney sit down with Amy O'Rourke to chat gun control, women's issues, and what it's like when your spouse says, "I want to run for public office." Amy is a mother, educator, small-business owner, and the wife of,...
11.01.2019
S2E16: Bonus 2019 Election Episode with Matt Johnson
Democratic Candidate for Greenville City Council Matt Johnson joins Chris and Jarrod to talk his campaign, why local elections matter, and what his final days of campaigning will look like.
09.18.2019
S2E15: 2020 Candidate Chat with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio
Jarrod and Courtney talk the latest presidential debate before Jarrod chats with 2020 candidate, and current Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio.
08.14.2019
S2E14: Badass Women Running for Congress (SCDP Convention Bonus Episode)
The Podmetto Crew found bonus content from the 2019 SCDP Convention with some badass women running for Congress in South Carolina. Lindsey sat down with Kim Nelson from SC-4 and Adair Ford Boroughs from SC-2. They chat early campaign thoughts...
07.26.2019
S2E13: Colorado Senator Michael Bennet and his 2020 Pitch Over Cupcakes
Jarrod sits down with Colorado Senator, and 2020 Democratic Candidate for President, Michael Bennet. They discuss his campaign, the issues facing America, why young folks need to show up, and, most importantly to Jarrod, which flavor cupcake they are going...
06.28.2019
S2E12: SCDP State Convention, Part 2: On the Wings of Socialism
Chris Fedalei, Jarrod Wiggins, Courtney Thomas, Lindsey Jacobs, and Jake Erwin continue their analysis of the South Carolina Democratic Party's State Convention. They touch base with 2020 Presidential candidate, state leaders, and community activists from across the state while chatting...
06.28.2019
S2E11: SCDP State Convention, Part 1 - The Power of the Press (Pass)
With Chris away in Colorado for a family wedding, Jarrod recruited Podmetto Producer Jake Erwin, Community Leader Lindsey Jacobs, and Women's Rights Advocate Courtney Thomas to help cover the South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention. The convention featured over 20 Democratic...
06.03.2019
S2E10: Lindsey for Greenville!
Chris and Jarrod sit down with Greenville City Council candidate Lindsey Jacobs to discuss her campaign to become the next at-large councilperson in the fastest growing city in America outside of Texas.
05.09.2019
S2E9: "I feel like I have a newborn baby or a puppy, again"
Chris and Jarrod talk news from the Statehouse prior to this session ending. Then, Chris asks an exhausted Jarrod about his current campaign gig.
04.19.2019
S2E8: The Beginning of the 'What's Next Tour'
Chris and Jarrod sit down with Greenville City Councilor and Mayor Pro Tem, Jil Littlejohn. They discuss her most recent decision to not run for re-election in the City's 3rd District. The guys also discuss why they've been MIA for...
03.07.2019
S2E7: The Kids are Leading
Jarrod sits down with Charleston 'March for Our Lives' organizer and Lowcountry Students for Political Action leader Jacob Gamble. Jacob discusses the work of the organization and shares details on the upcoming march. The kids are truly leading. Chris and Jarrod...
02.27.2019
S2E6: Taken, Part 2 - Who Civil Asset Forfeiture Affects & What Happens Now
Chris and Jarrod continue their discussion with The Greenville News Investigative Reporter Nathaniel Cary and lawyer Jake Erwin around civil asset forfeiture. They dive into who this practice disproportionately affects, potential state house legislation, and what's next for the practice...
02.22.2019
S2E5: Taken - Part 1: What is Civil Asset Forfeiture?
Chris and Jarrod sat down with Greenville News Reporter Nathaniel Cary and local lawyer (and Podmetto producer) Jake Erwin to discuss the Greenville News' series 'Taken' which discusses civil asset forfeiture. The series included the first-ever statewide research of civil...
02.14.2019
S2E4: McDaniel for SC House & Drag Queen's 'Indoctrinating' our Kids (ugh...)
Chris and Jarrod are back for S2E4 with SC House candidate Garrett McDaniel! They also chat Drag Queen's 'indoctrinating' our kids (or so the local conservatives would like you to think) during story hour at an Upstate library and then...
02.06.2019
S2E3: The Life of a Campaign Manager, Same-Sex Foster Parenting, & Medical Marijuana
Chris and Jarrod sit down with Phil Dudley to discuss the life of a Campaign Manager. Phil managed Mary Geren's 2018 bid for the U.S. House seat in SC-3. He discusses daily tasks, campaign struggles, and lessons learned for up-and-coming...
01.16.2019
S2E2: Women's Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN) Chat w/Courtney Thomas
Chris and Jarrod sit down and chat with Courtney Thomas from the Women's Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN). She's insanely smart, witty, funny, and a fierce advocate for women across South Carolina. Hear the work WREN is doing and how...
01.09.2019
S2E1: We're back! New season, same us...new great guest in SC Senate 6 Candidate, Tina Belge.
Chris and Jarrod are back for season 2! It's a revised format with more news, more opinions, and continued insights on SC politics, campaigns, and candidates. Episode 1 features SC Senate 6 candidate Tina Belge in her quest to win the...
11.14.2018
S1E16: 2018 Election Recap! Season 1 Podmetto Finale!
The 2018 Elections are DONE and Chris & Jarrod have their recaps, reactions, and thoughts. They took a few days to let the dust settle, final numbers come in, and for their election reactions 'bake' a bit.
10.25.2018
S1E15: SCETV Governor Debate with Podmetto!
Podmetto's Co-host Chris Fedalei and Producer Jake Erwin spent the evening at the SCETV Governor's Debate in Greenville. They chatted with folks prior to, and after, the debate about their expectations, thoughts, and 'who won' -- including on-site quick-take interviews...
10.17.2018
S1E14: What's a Solicitor? What's a Petition Candidate? And how does this even occur?
Chris and Jarrod sit down with Lucas Marchant; candidate for the 13th Circuit Solicitor. They discuss the role of Solicitors, the oversight they have in the local judicial and law enforcement processes, and how (and why) Marchant is running for...
10.08.2018
S1E13: We're back! Chris and Jarrod talk the dash to the finish line of the 2018 Elections and dabble with some national topics
We're back! Chris and Jarrod return for season 1.5-ish and focus on the mad dash to the finish line of the 2018 midterms. They also discuss the Kavanaugh hearings and the local implications (ie: Someone run against Graham in 2020...)....
08.14.2018
S1E12: Who is Jevarus Howard? What is County Council? And why is he wearing a suit to a podcast interview?
Candidate for Greenville County Council Jevarus Howard sits down with Chris and Jarrod to discuss his campaign, what does County Council do, why he's running now as a young Millennial and how his persistence has paid off over the years.
08.06.2018
S1E11: "If you're not optimistic in this job then you need to get out," SC State Rep. Chandra Dillard
SC State Representative from District 23 Chandra Dillard joined Chris and Jarrod to talk about her view of what it takes to be a successful State Representative, how she balances 5 million different tasks and what it took to go...
07.26.2018
S1E10: Candidate Chat with Mary Geren - The Educator. The Mother. The Fighter for the Working-Class.
Chris and Jarrod sit down with 3rd Congressional Candidate Mary Geren. Mary is an educator, a mother and a fighter for the working-class -- because she comes from the working-class. Hear her plan to flip a "solidly red" district with...
07.20.2018
S1E9: The Former Candidate, The Consultant and The...Numismatist?
Chris (The Former Candidate) and Jarrod (The Consultant) chat with SC House 26 Candidate John Kraljevich (The Numismatist). John shares great stories about his family, career and why he's running. He'll give insights on how to ask for money and...
07.16.2018
S1E8: Back to Basics
Chris and Jarrod recap the primary elections and runoffs, and look forward to the fall, highlighting races all across the state. They also get into a discussion about the DCCC improving candidate recruitment and Millennial engagement in the political process.

What's Podmetto Politics about?

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Podmetto Politics episodes:

2.11.21 - An Hour of Nihilism

1.13.21 - Res Ipsa Veritas

12.11.20 - Fish and Quips

11.12.20 - Who Cares About Electoral Politics, Anyway?

10.29.20 - Pre-Election Meltdown

10.19.20 - County Council Candidates

9.24.20 - Waiting for Superman

9.16.20 - County Council Open Mic

9.2.20 - Heritage and/or Hate: Monuments Talk with Dr. Lydia Brandt and Asha Marie

7.23.20 - Adair Ford Boroughs: Raising TONS of money and coming for SC-2

7.9.20 - When Progressives meet a Libertarian

6.19.20 - Y'all can't fire Jarrod for being gay. Nope. Not ever again.

6.2.20 - Rhodes Bailey and his Campaign for SC House District 75

Bonus Content - Southbound: A Simon Fogg Mystery

4.30.20 - Jason Zacher explains the COVID-19 Stimulus Package

4.15.20 - Courtney is Blameless

3.6.20 - The Past 7 Days Have Felt Like an Eternity

2.28.20 - Podmetto at the SC Democratic Primary Debate

2.7.20 - Books for Everyone

1.31.20 - A Very Special Episode. For real this time.

1.24.20 - One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

1.22.20 - Jake & Lindsey try to get Jarrod & Chris to vote for Bernie

1.21.20 - Podmetto: The Musical

1.8.20 - 2020 Vision

S2E17: 2020 Chat with Amy O'Rourke

S2E16: Bonus 2019 Election Episode with Matt Johnson

S2E15: 2020 Candidate Chat with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

S2E14: Badass Women Running for Congress (SCDP Convention Bonus Episode)

S2E13: Colorado Senator Michael Bennet and his 2020 Pitch Over Cupcakes

S2E12: SCDP State Convention, Part 2: On the Wings of Socialism

S2E11: SCDP State Convention, Part 1 - The Power of the Press (Pass)

S2E10: Lindsey for Greenville!

S2E9: "I feel like I have a newborn baby or a puppy, again"

S2E8: The Beginning of the 'What's Next Tour'

S2E7: The Kids are Leading

S2E6: Taken, Part 2 - Who Civil Asset Forfeiture Affects & What Happens Now

S2E5: Taken - Part 1: What is Civil Asset Forfeiture?

S2E4: McDaniel for SC House & Drag Queen's 'Indoctrinating' our Kids (ugh...)

S2E3: The Life of a Campaign Manager, Same-Sex Foster Parenting, & Medical Marijuana

S2E2: Women's Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN) Chat w/Courtney Thomas

S2E1: We're back! New season, same us...new great guest in SC Senate 6 Candidate, Tina Belge.

S1E16: 2018 Election Recap! Season 1 Podmetto Finale!

S1E15: SCETV Governor Debate with Podmetto!

S1E14: What's a Solicitor? What's a Petition Candidate? And how does this even occur?

S1E13: We're back! Chris and Jarrod talk the dash to the finish line of the 2018 Elections and dabble with some national topics

S1E12: Who is Jevarus Howard? What is County Council? And why is he wearing a suit to a podcast interview?

S1E11: "If you're not optimistic in this job then you need to get out," SC State Rep. Chandra Dillard

S1E10: Candidate Chat with Mary Geren - The Educator. The Mother. The Fighter for the Working-Class.

S1E9: The Former Candidate, The Consultant and The...Numismatist?

S1E8: Back to Basics