On Monday, May 22nd Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced his 2024 GOP presidential campaign. Instantaneously, memes and reaction videos circulated the internet in response to the only sitting Black Republican Senator announcing his bid for the Presidency. Trey expresses his frustration with the negative reactions to his former colleague and friend's presidential announcement.
Plus, Trey revisits his answer to a question on primary elections being funded by state taxpayers. And later reflects on the potential emergence of a new political party and what will be needed for the party to thrive.
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The Direction Of History

Trey Gowdy former federal prosecutor and four term United States Congressman from South Carolina brings his one of a kind style to the podcast platform. Every week you’ll hear original commentaries and power player interviews. Don't be surprised if his former congressional colleagues stop by from time to time as well.

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Oh, Mr. (former) President! 
Trey revisits his answers to questions on the Supreme Court’s ruling unanimously in favor of President Trump in the Colorado ballot disqualification case and the importance of the legal system not being used as political weapon.
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A GOWDY Classic: Fractured Opinions

In May of 2023 U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a surgeon general advisory calling awareness to the impact of the loneliness epidemic in the United States.
With the evolution of social media and an abundance of avenues for instant social connection, how is it that we're in a lonely culture?
On this episode Trey revisits a conversation with Founding scientific chair and board member for the U.S. Foundation for Social Connection and the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad.
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A GOWDY CLASSIC: The Social Connection

After several days in the courtroom of former President Trump’s so called hush money trial, Trey’s had quite the experience witnessing both the prosecution and defense working to prepare arguments that resonate with not only the judge but the jury.
Plus, he also answers a question on the best books for aspiring and young attorneys and his thoughts on the arrest of professional golfer, Scottie Scheffler.
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Q & Trey: What Comes Next?

“I may not conquer the world, but I want to conquer my world.” – Dr. Kevin Gilliland
 
Between career woes, evolving relationship dynamics, an unforeseen pandemic and simply the everyday stressors of life it’s easy to wonder whether you’ve fallen off your path. Trey and Clinical Psychologist, Kevin Gilliland, Psy.D analyze how to welcome and navigate the variant seasons in your life and how to capitalize on moments of significance as opposed to success.
 
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The Phases Of Life

As a former prosecutor Trey’s witnessed the pendulum of justice move both forwards and backwards, so are there any cases he regrets?
Trey also responds to a criticism he received after playing “Candidate Casino” as a guest on Special Report with Bret Baier on FOX News Channel.
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The Direction Of History

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