Bourbon in The Back Room

Bourbon in The Back Room

By Vincent Sheheen and Joel LourieNewsGovernmentPoliticsHistory
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Bourbon in The Back Room episodes

  • Statewide Politics and Building South Carolina to Support its Citizens - Guest Representative and Gubernatorial Jermaine Johnson

    Joel sits down with representative and democratic gubernatorial candidate Jermaine Johnson to discuss a breadth of developments happening in SC politics and what to expect from our next year of policy at the Capital. Hear about South Carolina's push to fix a deficiency of teachers - including joining a multi-state teacher compact - legislators' attempt at a pay raise, the increasingly controversial SC Attorney General Race, homeschool students using public dollars, bringing politics back to helping regular people, and so much more!

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    52 min
  • Special Guest Ambassador Rahm Emanuel - Rebuilding Government for its People

    Hear about Rahm Emanuel's time as a White House Chief of Staff and as mayor of Chicago and his tenure as ambassador to Japan. Learn about his current perspective on the United States trajectory, his presidential aspirations, and how to solve problems in Government. 

    Listen to Rahm Emanuel talk about how we drive politics back to the middle, build Government that serves the people it's made for, creates political messaging for the middle class, fighting corruption and insider trading, and so much more!

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    25 min
  • LIVE! From the College of Charleston with Guest, Mayor of Charleston, William Cogswell Jr.

    Vincent and Joel sit down in front of a live audience of College of Charleston students to discuss the city of Charleston, the future of one of South Carolina's most important cities, and how to lead in the modern political climate. Hear the mayor discuss his family, his business, his history of public service, the shift of State Government to obtuse partisanship, and what it takes to lead a City like Charleston! 

    Learn about the issues facing Charlestonians, affordable housing, the port, the differences between Charleston and other major cities, and so much more!

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    53 min
  • School Voucher Controversy and the Future of S.C. - Guest Representative Hamilton R. Grant

    Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Hamilton Grant and discuss his background in South Carolina, time at S.C. State and experience in the Marching Band, being the youngest elected board member at S.C. State University, his priorities as an elected official, procedural intricacies at the S.C. Statehouse, School Vouchers, and so much more! 

    In Bourbon Briefs hear the Senators discuss updates on the Supreme Court judicial race, School Voucher's continued controversy, NIL policy discussions and transparency, solicitor impeachments, and more! 

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    58 min
  • Upcoming Legislation, College Sports, and Medical Marijuana - Guest, Senator Tom Davis

    The Senators sit down with a leader in the State Senate, Tom Davis, one of the original guests on BITBR, to celebrate his 18th year in the Senate! Hear them discuss his already storied history of public service, the hottest topics in State politics, and get a true insider's take on what's coming up in South Carolina policy. 

    In Bourbon Briefs, Vincent and Joel discuss the proposed increase in teacher wages, NIL changes, the changes in the way we view education, Representatives' efforts to impeach the Richland County Solicitor, Lottery vending machines, immigration changes for local governments, Pamela Evette's endorsement by Gov. Henry McMaster, and so much more!

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    59 min
  • LIVE! From the Leadership Columbia Class of 2026 - Guest Scott Keogh, President of Scout Motors USA

    Hear Vincent and Joel discuss the cutting edge of business development in South Carolina in front of a new class of business leadership in our State's capital with Guest, president of SCOUT MOTORS USA, Scott Keogh. Hear about Scott's background, family, and the business of cars. Listen to recent updates on the debate over South Carolina data centers and their potential drain on state resources, SCOUT motors future in South Carolina, national political updates, statewide political races, and so much more!

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    1 hr 2 min
  • The Race for the Governor's Office and South Carolina Parks and Recreation - with Special Guest Duane Parrish

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Duane Parrish - Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism - to talk about a growing South Carolina, the Amazing Revolutionary War 250th anniversary celebration happening in S.C., the important role of the SCDPR, our state's remarkable environmental commitment and amazing parks, and how the state markets itself. Get an insider's take on the "hidden gems" of South Carolina and hear where to go to experience the best the state has to offer. 

    Hear Bourbon Briefs where the Senators discuss N.I.L. transparency, toll lanes, investing in our roadways, and the continued massive population growth in South Carolina. Take an in-depth look at the upcoming statewide races, a breakdown of the latest news in the S.C. Governor's race, and so much more! 


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    56 min
  • A New Year of SC Politics and Newly Elected Democrats - with Guest Senator Ed Sutton

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Senator Ed Sutton, to talk about his history in South Carolina, his military service, and what it was like running as a Democrat, and now serving as a Democrat, in South Carolina. 

    Hear about Ed Sutton's plans heading into his second session, his small business rehabbing historic buildings, the future of South Carolina's democratic party, get an inside look at whats next in SC Lawmaking, and so much more! 

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    55 min
  • A YEAR OF S.C. POLITICS AND POLICY - Guests Will Folks and Tod Augsburger

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, FITSNews' own Will Folks, to discuss the crazy developments in South Carolina Politics, the course of state policy, proposed judicial reform, changes in the journalism industry, panhandling regulations, the governor's race, the decisions your elected officials are making, and much more!

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

    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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    57 min
  • The Concise Guide to South Carolina Government - With Guest Dr. Kendra P. Stewart

    Vincent and Joel sit down with Guest, Professor of Political Science, Dr. Kendra Stewart, to do a deep dive into South Carolina Government, politics, history, and Vincent's new book!

    In Bourbon Briefs hear the latest supreme court updates, the debate over whether mandatory retirement age is mandatory for Judges, proposed changes to our road infrastructure, local government taking a stronger role in governance, the South Carolina Election Commission controversy, and much more!

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

    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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    1 hr

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An inside look at politics with Senators Sheheen and Lourie. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the important, fun, and sometimes weird world of South Carolina Politics. Learn how the laws that impact…

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