Joel sits down with respected political Journalists Maayan Schechter and Jeff Collins to discuss their backgrounds in South Carolina, how they got into journalism, trends they see in political reporting, and to cover a wide range of HOT South Carolina political updates - including the death penalty, the gubernatorial race, ports authority, an in-depth breakdown of what to expect in the coming years of elections and policy, and more! 

Hear insiders whose full-time job is to track South Carolina politics give a deep dive into how our State's most contested races are looking to unfold. 

Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.  

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest - Executive Director of the SC Lottery - and discuss how the lottery works, how it benefits the state, and the Dolly's background in the State of South Carolina. 

Hear Bourbon Briefs to get your latest political update where the Senators discuss the newest developments in the gubernatorial race, new candidates in the upstate, guaranteed paid parental leave, the race for SC Supreme Court seats, and more!

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest Jaime Harrison to talk about the reality of politics, how the toughest jobs get done, sticking with his party, and so much more! Hear a wonderful personal story about President Joe Biden's kindness and humility, the start of Jaime's podcast, reframing the democratic party, Joel's insightful comments on the Taylor Swift engagement, republican overreach, and the potential upcoming echo of 2006 in 2026. 

Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. 

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest - candidate in South Carolina's 2026 Governor's race - Republican Josh Kimbrell. They discuss the importance of State institutions, an insider's look at the brutality of State Politics, updates on State policy, his vision for the future of South Carolina, and his background in politics!

In Bourbon Briefs hear about the hot Governor's race in South Carolina, Ralph Norman's announcement, Nancy Mace's latest messaging, Senator Wes Climer's bid for Congress, possible tax changes, and much more!

Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. 

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee, Sean Bennett, for another appearance on the podcast to give us a thoughtful and sophisticated update on S.C. State Government, the process of governing the state, recent problems with political decorum, the makeup of his constituents, lack of experience in government, the benefits of perspective, recent bills, and so much more!

In Bourbon Briefs hear about South Carolina's complete ban on cell phones for students in public schools, automobile franchise laws and SC car dealerships, Judicial Selection, a potential Supreme Court contest, and updates on candidates for SC Governor.  

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Vincent and Joel sit down with the remarkable Governor Andy Beshear and hear about how he won a statewide gubernatorial election as a democrat in Kentucky, a state that voted for Donald Trump by huge margins. Get an in depth look at the Governor's political leanings, how he views the current political climate, his deep family roots, and so much more!

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, friend of the Senators, basketball player, and esteemed Representative Jermaine Johnson. Hear Rep. Johnson talk in depth about his life, his tumultuous childhood, how he stepped up and got chosen to run for politics, his tough first election, how elected office really works, the way he sees the future of this state, and so much more! 

In Bourbon Briefs hear about the supreme court's ruling on legislative pay-raise, who is running for Attorney General in S.C., updates on Loftis-gate, the "big beautiful bill's" problems, Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear's visit to South Carolina, and many more updates about the current political climate. 

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative Gil Gatch, to discuss his life and politics in the low country, his background as a musician, pastor, lawyer, and politician, how the legislature really functions, and so much more! 

Hear the Senators break down current events in S.C., discuss the allegations and arrest of S.C. Freedom Caucus founder, his suspension and potential expulsion, the lawsuit surrounding legislative raises, try some new bourbon, and talk to Brandon Dermody about a new Bill in SC called the Equine Advancement Act. 

Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. 

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, new Senator Overture Walker, to discuss his family roots in Sumter, his education at U.S.C., how he got his start in Politics, his goals for his tenure as a Senator, how it feels being in the super minority of Senate Democrats, Problems with the Insurance Industry, SCOUT MOTORS Plant, School Vouchers, and what to look for in the coming terms. Hear Bourbon Briefs where the Senators discuss the latest updates from the capital, including the Supreme Court's sign-off on a strict abortion ban, a republican super majority in the senate AND the house, increasing S.C.'s energy production needs, and much more!

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Sine Die and the end of session create a fervor of activity at the State's Capital! Vincent and Joel sit down and have a few drinks at Tin Roof across from the Capitol Building. As Senators and Representatives finish up session, they walk across the street, join in on the drinks, and answer some pressing questions for South Carolina's most informational insider political podcast - Bourbon in the Back Room!

Rep. Gary Simrill, Rep. Heather Bauer, Sen. Luke Rankin, Rep. Micah Caskey, Rep. Spencer Wetmore, Rep. Beth Bernstein, Rep. Hamilton grant, Sen. Jeffrey Graham, Sen. Brad Hutto, Sen. Greg Hembree, Rep. Todd Rutherford, Sen. Jason Elliot, Sen. Tom Davis, Sen. Ronnie Sabb, Sen. Tameika Isaac Devine, Sen. Thomas Alexander, Sen. Russell Ott, Sen. Ed Sutton, Sen. Sean Bennett, Sen. Deon Tedder, Reporter Maayan Schecter, Reporter Mary Green, Rep. Brandon Guffy, and Rep Heath Sessions, stop by to discuss the highlights of the year, what got done, and what’s coming up!

Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the General Assembly's controversial bills. 

Join Senator Sheheen and Representative Bakari Sellers in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. 

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