South Carolina Lede

March 26, 2022 — We look at the historic U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, including questions from South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Judge Jackson's own words, and analysis. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 22, 2022 — Remarks from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, at the start of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing; a look at some of the bills currently moving through the South Carolina Senate; an update about this year's congressional primary races; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 19, 2022 — Details about the $14 billion budget passed by the state House of Representatives this week; House Speaker Jay Lucas, R-Hartsville, announces he will not seek another term in office; and much more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 15, 2022 — We bring you an in-depth look at former President Donald Trump's recent rally in Florence, SC for candidates he's endorsing to challenge two incumbent congressional Republicans. Also in this episode: the constitutional convention bill passed by the state Senate last week; new unemployment data; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 12, 2022 — We discuss the omnibus spending bill recently approved by Congress and what it means for South Carolina, the passage Sen. Tim Scott's (R-SC) anti-lynching legislation, the activity this week at the state house, and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 8, 2022 — We hear from health officials on the dramatic increase in opioid deaths in South Carolina, preview this week's state legislative action, look at how geopolitical issues are affecting our economy, and more. Plus, leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 5, 2022 — The bipartisan early voting and election reform bill passed by state House lawmakers this week; the debate in the state Senate medical affairs committee over three controversial bills; Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduces a resolution to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for war crimes; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

March 1, 2022 — Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) on President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court; a closer look at the state budget the SC House of Representatives will soon debate; the latest guidance from SCDHEC for schools for managing COVID-19 as endemic; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

February 26, 2022 — State House majority leader Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) on the $600 million tax cut recently passed by the chamber and other priorities for this legislative session; President Joe Biden announces his Supreme Court nominee; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!

February 22, 2022 — New research on the economic impact of domestic violence on South Carolina; the University of South Carolina's Dr. Bobby Donaldson on the Palmetto State's civil rights history; a preview of this week's state legislative action; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just whatever's on your mind!