WUSC News

The University of South Carolina has recently been under fire for its handling of coronavirus on campus. We talked to Carolina Socialists president Jake Sawyer and USC Turning Point president Blake Ringer about their views on the university’s coronavirus respond and how officials should move forward.

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

Jacob Hoffman, President of Carolina Productions, talks about how pandemic restrictions have affected planning on-campus events and what students can look forward to this semester. Also, Local Eyes executive producer Mary-Bryant Charles discusses the recent decline in campus cases of COVID-19, the state of saliva testing, and how students have been reacting to health guidelines.

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

This week we remember the legacy and life of Chadwick Boseman after his tragic passing. We also discuss a new music event from Historic Columbia that’ll give audiences the chance to see live music at one of Columbia’s historic sites. And a sitdown with Josh Willoughby, founder of Market on Main here in Columbia.

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

On this week's episode of Politically Inclined, Aspiring Abolitionist podcast host Janel Moore discusses USC's response to recent protests on campus, and USC student Lauryn Workman tells us how students can become better allies to their marginalized peers.

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

Two roommates in quarantine after one tested positive for COVID-19 share their experiences getting tested and quarantined. Also, Daily Gamecock news editor Christine Bartruff discusses the university shut down of saliva testing, viral images of maskless students crowding a local bar, and more.

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

This week we take a debrief of Houdinifest with Trey. Last weeks socially distant MTV Video Music Awards and a deep dive conversation with Ija Charles, a local Columbia artist advocating for the BLM movement through her art that you can find all around Columbia.

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

South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson and USC senior Robert Cathcart talk about the positives and negatives of the DNC and RNC conventions and if each party did enough to mobilize their bases in November.

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

Dr. Phillip Buckhaults, developer of the university’s new COVID-19 saliva tests, talks about developing the tests and what it means for campus life. Also, VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Julian Williams discusses the increase in demonstrations by racist groups on campus and the university policies that allow them to do so.

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

This week, we take a dive into a new interactive art scene taking the Columbia Main Street district by storm, including a look into Tame Impala's most recent performance via NPR Tiny Desk from home. Also, we sit down with Jake Lopiccolo, coordinator of a socially distant music festival coming to Tin Roof and The Senate Columbia.

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

South Carolina statehouse Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter discusses the importance of Sen. Kamala Harris’s role as running mate to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Additionally, UofSC political science professor Dr. Kirk Randazzo joins to talk about the recent politicization of the United States Postal Service.

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