South Carolina Lede

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 5, 2024: a look at response and recovery efforts in South Carolina to Tropical Storm Helene, which rolled through the state early last Friday, causing more than 41 deaths, damaging over 3,500 homes, and plunging 1.3 million residents into darkness—which, as of our taping, still includes 270,000 outages.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 2, 2024: the ongoing recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Helene; some of the key moments from Tuesday evening’s one-and-only vice presidential debate; part of host Gavin Jackson’s interview with AP reporter Jeffrey Collins who witnessed the first execution of a South Carolina inmate in 13 years; and more!

New SC Lede pod episode delayed until Wednesday

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 28, 2024: on the presidential campaign trail with highlights from both VP Harris and former Pres. Trump; analysis from Winthrop University political science professor Scott Huffmon; the Democratic National Committee’s plan to send tens of thousands to S.C. in hopes of flipping back some state House seats; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 24, 2024: USC Law Professor Derek Black analyzes the state Supreme Court’s decision striking down the latest voucher program; and more.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 21, 2024: a look at the Fed rate cut with USC research economist Joey Von Nessen; we head to Congress where a hearing on hate crimes becomes heated with Sen. Lindsey Graham; a roundup of the craziest stuff that happened this week on the campaign trail; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 17, 2024: two controversial figures will be speaking at USC Wednesday evening; the first S.C. execution in 13 years is set to take place Friday; we catch up with the AP’s Meg Kinnard and communications consultant Rob Godfrey about the importance of presidential debates and Taylor Swift; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 14, 2024: Rep. Joe Wilson suffered what appeared to be a stroke this week and remains hospitalized in stable condition; the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team visited the White House to celebrate their national championship title; we hear from former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Gov. Henry McMaster who headlined a fundraiser for Sen. Tom Davis; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 11, 2024, we recap some of the biggest moments from the historic debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 7, 2024: we’re looking at some tax proposals floated by both candidates this week ahead of the presidential debate Tuesday; we also take a look at a newly passed policy to ban cellphone use during the school day in classrooms statewide and what’s on your ballot this November 5; a review of the August jobs report; and more!