Trey takes a hard look at South Carolina’s criminal justice system, using his home state as an example of how politics, policy, and priorities shape public safety. He explains why prosecutors face impossible caseloads, how judges are chosen, and what it really means to be tough on crime.

Trey also closes with a personal reflection on his longtime friend, former DNI and current CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

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