In our most captivating episode to date, we spoke with Phillip and Caroline Dennis, two ordained pastors who were in the air nearly 25 years ago while the attacks of 9/11 were happening. Their plane was diverted to a small town in Canada along with dozens of others, a heartwarming tale of humanity and compassion that was captured in the award-winning musical, Come From Away.

We also welcome back former guest and candidate for SC State House, Matt Vilardebo!

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Opening (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:13)

• SC state senator insinuates group tried to buy his vote then later walks it back (AOL)

Come From Away with Phillip and Caroline Dennis (00:07:08)

• Gander, Newfoundland (Google Map)
• Newfoundland & Labrador Welcome Desk (newfoundlandlabrador.com)
• “Lend a Hand, Do What You Can”: Remembering the Generosity of Gander (9/11 Memorial and Museum)
• Come From Away (Broadway Musical)
• Come From Away (on Apple TV+)

Welcome Back, Matt Vilardebo (00:48:53)

• Episode 21: Gimme a "V" for Vilardebo! (Pt 1)
• Episode 22: Gimme a "V" for Vilardebo! (Pt 2)

SC Liquor Liability & Tort Reform (00:54:45)

• SC House unanimously passes liquor liability reform (Live 5 News)
• House OKs move to help bars, restaurants cut insurance costs as SC debates tort reform (The State)
• Lawyer Lori on S 0244: Tort Reform (TikTok)
• Lawyer Lori and Shane Massey’s “butt-hurt phase” (TikTok)
• Rep Spencer Whetmore update on House Bill H. 3497 (Instagram)

Congressional Dems Not Standing for Kid with Cancer (1:08:34)

• 'Couldn't clap for a 13-year-old boy': GOP slam 'childish' Dem silence on supporting cancer survivor (Fox News)
• Trump’s Joint Session Speech - segment honoring  (YouTube)

Closing (1:22:09)

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