WUSC News

This week we sit down to discuss the upcoming election results as they continue to pour in. We also take a moment to debrief with Lilly Heidari about an upcoming socially distant UofSC theater production.

Hosted by Flynn Snyder and Trey Martin; Produced by Troy Dassing and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

Tomorrow is the day that we’ve all been waiting for: the final day of voting in the 2020 general election. What comes next? When will we get results? Can we rely on final polling? WUSC political correspondents Ward Jolles, Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey and Nick Harvey join us to answer these questions and more.

Hosted by Lydia Blackstone and Justin Walsh; Produced by Stephanie Justice and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

Dr. Anthony Alberg, chair of the Arnold School’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, discusses the recent decline in reported COVID-19 cases on campus. Also, Sports Editor Megan Kinner and Senior News Writer David Ferrara of Clemson University’s student newspaper, The Tiger, talk about Clemson’s COVID numbers and Trevor Lawrence’s diagnosis.

Hosted by Erin Slowey and Ward Jolles; Produced by Mary-Bryant Charles and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

This week, we discuss with Toni and Nicole Fulton of Columbia's The Hair Closet, the only black-owned hair manufacturer in the nation, about their business. We also take a dive into discussion on the viral video they took at the North Charleston Kanye West rally and more, here on Hot Topics.

Hosted by Flynn Snyder and Trey Martin; Produced by Troy Dassing and Ward Jolles; Edited by Allison Haswell and Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Biden went head-to-head in their final debate before November 3rd on Thursday. We discuss how well they laid out their platforms to voters with WUSC political correspondent Ward Jolles. Then, Democrats are concerned about the future of the Affordable Care Act as the expected confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court nears. USC Public Health professor Sudha Xirasagar joins us to talk about the potential ramification if the Supreme Court were to rule the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

Hosted by Lydia Blackstone and Trey Martin; Produced by Stephanie Justice and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

Dr. Sabra Custer of the College of Nursing discusses the arrival of flu season and why it’s important that South Carolinians get their flu shot. Also, President of College Democrats Jackson Neitart talks about the final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden.

Hosted by Erin Slowey and Ward Jolles; Produced by Mary-Bryant Charles and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

This week we sit down with bassist Ed Irwin-Singer and drummer Joe Seaward of the UK band Glass Animals. We take a look into their new album, "Dreamland," and what they miss about performing in person. All that and more here on Hot Topics.

Hosted by Flynn Snyder, Trey Martin, and Troy Dassing; Produced by Troy Dassing and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

Upon the cancellation of the second presidential debate, President Trump and former Vice President Biden held clashing town halls Thursday. We discuss the substance of each town hall with USC student Robert Cathcart and WUSC political correspondent Abigail Martin.

Hosted by Lydia Blackstone and Justin Walsh; Produced by Stephanie Justice and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

This week, we chat with Paul Nederostek of Charleston band Dead Swells. We discuss the band's brand new album, their coordination of creating music while apart, music videos and more!

Hosted by Flynn Snyder and Trey Martin; Produced by Troy Dassing and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

Could the political tides be turning in South Carolina? U.S. Senate candidate Jaime Harrison joins us to discuss his “toss-up” race against Lindsey Graham and the momentum his campaign is gaining three weeks away from the general election. Then, WUSC political correspondent Kendall Smith discusses the first tumultuous day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Hosted by Lydia Blackstone and Justin Walsh; Produced by Stephanie Justice and Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey