South Carolina Lede

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 27, 2024: Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks on the Israel’s preemptive attack on Hezbollah this weekend, as well as his reaction to former Pres. Donald Trump saying he doesn’t care what Graham thinks; a look at VP Kamala Harris’ big fundraising haul, and South Carolina voters’ reaction to her becoming the nominee; Scott Morgan reports on Rock Hill’s rehousing program; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 23, 2024: a recap of the final day of the Democratic National Convention with VP Kamala Harris formally accepting her party’s nomination for president; we also have a conversation with South Carolina Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 22, 2024: we bring you comments from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz from Wednesday evening; we also hear from South Carolina’s own Jaime Harrison and two of our delegates; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 21, 2024: speeches from night two at the DNC, including remarks from both Michelle and Barack Obama; an exclusive interview with Congressman Jim Clyburn; we also hear from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore who fired up South Carolina Democrats this morning; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 20, 2024, we bring you some of the big moments from the first night of the Democratic National Convention stage.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 19, 2024: we are here in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention where members of the SC delegation are here to formally nominate VP Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic Party’s ticket; remarks from SCDP Chairwoman Christale Spain and California Congressman Ro Khanna; we also hear from one of our delegates, former Charleston Sen. Marlon Kimpson; and more!

The South Carolina Lede is taking a short summer break this week, but you're still invited to leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 06, 2024: the latest developments from the campaign trail, including VP Kamala Harris becoming the first woman of color to be nominated to lead a major party; a look at Sen. Lindsey Graham’s appearance this past weekend on Fox News Sunday; economic news on data that’s causing some people to panic; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 30, 2024: a recap of the major news events of the past two weeks, featuring a discussion with University of South Carolina political science professor Dr. Kirk Randazzo, Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 27, 2024: we take you on the campaign trail with the latest from Pres. Joe Biden dropping out of the race; VP Kamala Harris’ first big rally as the presumptive nominee; what former Pres. Donald Trump had to say before thousands at his first post-RNC rally in Charlotte; and more!