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This week, Troy Dassing is in for Trey as we talk breaking updates from the student body government elections and what's coming next. Then, a discussion on the breakup of one of the most popular electronic duos of all time: Daft Punk. Later, we finish up with an interview with the vice president of the UofSC chapter of the NAAC: Krishna Alexander.  All this ONLY on Hot Topics.

Hosted by Flynn Snyder and Trey Martin; Produced and edited by Troy Dassing and Josh Tekle

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed the 'Fetal Heart Beat Bill' into law – a measure banning most abortions if a heartbeat is detected. However, shortly after, a federal judge blocked the measure from taking effect. On today's show, we break down all you need to know about where the law stands. We're joined by Alexia Newman of the Carolina Pregnancy Center and Richland County Councilwoman and Planned Parenthood organizer Allison Terracio to discuss the latest.

Hosted by Lydia Blackstone and Kendall Smith; Produced and edited by Chelsea Bines, Flynn Snyder and Joshua Tekle.

This week, we discuss the winter weather sweeping across the nation and how Wells Fargo is enacting change through Black-owned banks, including one in right here in Columbia. Then, a conversation with student body Vice Presidential candidate Emily Dengler of the Evolve platform.

Hosted by Flynn Snyder and Trey Martin; Produced and edited by Troy Dassing and Josh Tekle.

This week we discuss The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime show and how he put his own funds first. We also got a chance to sit down with Tori Richman, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers photographer, and UofSC alum about her experience at the Super Bowl. And we wrap up with how a Chick-Fil-A manager helped with the logistics of vaccine distribution.

Hosted by Flynn Snyder and Trey Martin; Produced and edited by Troy Dassing and Joshua Tekle

Brady and Jay discuss the aftermath of the women's basketball loss to UConn and how the Gamecocks can reclaim their number 1 ranking. Then, Brady covers the men's basketball team loss against Alabama. Finally, the two recap a Super Bowl unlike any other and compare Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.

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Hosted by Brady Fitzgerald and Jay Weaver; Produced and edited by Flynn Snyder and Joshua Tekle

Brady and Jay take a deep dive into South Carolina's Men's and Women's basketball teams and look at their upcoming schedules. Then, they discuss Shane Beamers recruiting class and the bright stars that are coming into the program. Finally, they break down the Super Bowl 55 matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. 

Hosted by Brady Fitzgerald and Jay Weaver; Produced and edited by Flynn Snyder and Joshua Tekle

This week on Hot Topics, we discuss a unique exhibit headed to the Columbia Museum of Art and how you can get in early. We also look into the newly opened brewery hitting West Columbia that benefits veterans in South Carolina. Then, we talk with Isaac Luther, a UofSC student who volunteered to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.

Hosted by Flynn Snyder and Trey Martin; Produced and edited by Troy Dassing and Joshua Tekle

Host Brady Fitzgerald and Cohost Jay Weaver break down South Carolina’s men and women’s basketball teams, and look ahead to both of their schedules. Then, they discuss more of Shane Beamers acquisitions from the transfer portal. All that and more!

Hosted by [Brady Fitzgerald and Jay Weaver]; Produced and edited by [Flynn Snyder and Joshua Tekle]

This week we discuss the wild past few days that Gamestop has experienced in the stock market and its interesting potential future.  We also cover a debate raging across the Palmetto state: Redesigning the South Carolina flag. And a sit down with Curtis Caesar John of the Luminal Theater to discuss satellite hosting this year's Sundance Film Festival.

Hosted by Flynn Snyder and Trey Martin; Produced and edited by Troy Dassing and Josh Tekle

WACH Fox’s Mike Uva stops by to tell the story of how a drive-thru mishap at Bojangles resulted in a viral new menu item. Also, we break down the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as the new executive orders issued by their administration.

Hosted by Erin Slowey and Ward Jolles. Produced by Mary-Bryant Charles and Ward Jolles. Edited by Joshua Tekle.