More critical thinking fun assessing the right-wing radio morning show by Tara Servatius, as well as some other snippets by our fearless leader and Fox. Join us as we actually listen to their REAL statements and assertions with a healthy dose of reality, a smidge of research and of course, criticalthinking.

Continued civics explainers for your understanding with SCHouse of Representatives District 23 representative, Chandra Dillard. She meets with Stacey Mars and helps us all understand the role and how it is the closest to the people – at the state level.

Charles Morris presents this next pod in our Special Serieson Civics in Greenville County. He talks with the newest member of the Greenville City Council, Tina Belge and they cover the general functions of the council and its relationships with the local County Council. They also take a quick glimpse into the future planning.

Qualifications a plenty - as you will hear from the Democratic nominee for the South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. Charles interviews DeShawn Blanding who got educated in this area, worked in crafting policy – including the Farm Bill – and intends to bring this capability back home to South Carolina.

Steve Ramirez, the 1st Vice Chair of the GCDP presents this civics “lesson” covering precincts, districts and gerrymandering and how they affect your vote and political voice.

Lynn Ramirez meets with the Chair of the GCDP, Stacey Marsand shares her view of the wide variety of pressing issues impacting SC House District 16. Lynn is the Democratic nominee for the District 16 race in the South Carolina Statehouse.

Special Series episode 1 of Civics in the Greenville County area. Stacey Mars explores Boards & Commissions with GCRA board member, Ms. Joanna Reese. She shares some of the functions, the limitations and most time-critically, the application process and timing for applying for one of these positions in our localgovernment. Are you ready to step up?

Steve and Lynn Ramirez review the numbers, the results, therecords, and other surprises occurring in the SC primary elections. They look at the ballot expectations for the general election in November and discuss what is needed on the road from here to this critical election.

If the stress of the Primary Elections has worn you down orcontributed to your anxiety or even depression, join us with a professional who helps people manage through those emotions and helps you build resilience to the causes of those stresses. Stacey Mars talks with the upstate’s licensedclinical Psychologist, Dr. Jessica Rabon. They discuss stress, anxiety, and how to better manage the world we are experiencing right now.

Candidate for Greenville County Council District 23, DavidC. Mitchell presents his view of the distinction between Affordable and Accessible/Attainable housing with land banking and how that relates to gentrification impacts. Theyalso discuss overbuilding, smart growth, and green spaces and business opportunities for all.