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South Carolina Lede

Gavin Jackson

South Carolina Lede ("lede" is the old school term for the introductory section of a news story) is a podcast about the people and issues shaping South Carolina state politics. Join host Gavin Jackson each week as we break down state political news and go inside the legislative happenings that could affect you, your family, and your pocketbook. We'll also examine the biggest stories out of the statehouse with reporters from across the Palmetto State.

  • 30 minutes 56 seconds
    South Carolina Bids Biden Bon Voyage
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 21, 2025: we take you through part of now former President Joe Biden’s final, full day in office that he spent in South Carolina; we get reaction from Sen. Lindsey Graham on inauguration day and hear his thoughts about how much it will cost to implement border security; and more!
    21 January 2025, 10:52 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    Billion Dollar Boondoggles Are BACK!
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 18, 2025: the first week of the legislative session brought some surprises along the way, including the new bombshell forensic audit on the $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy on the states’ books; in the Senate, members kicked off debate on their new school voucher bill; the House took enlightening testimony on a utility reform bill; and more!
    18 January 2025, 5:05 am
  • 34 minutes 55 seconds
    Gavin Gavelin’ in the 2025 Legislative Session
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 14, 2025: we continue to talk with top leaders about the priorities for the two year legislative session; we hear from Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey, whose Republicans make up a supermajority of the chamber; we also hear from House Democratic Leader Todd Rutherford; Sen. Lindsey Graham staffs up for 2026; and more!
    14 January 2025, 5:01 am
  • 28 minutes 46 seconds
    Live in Columbia with House Speaker Murrell Smith
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 11, 2025: our exclusive interview with S.C. House Speaker Murrell Smith where he outlines his priorities for the 2025 legislative session, gives his take on school vouchers, taxes, and more!
    11 January 2025, 5:01 am
  • 27 minutes 4 seconds
    New Year, Get Ready!
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 7, 2025: we catch you up on some of the Congressional drama kicking off the 119th congress; there’s early voting for a special election primary in one Lowcountry House district; reporter Scott Morgan speaks with Faith Fuller, whose parents created Habitat for Humanity, which became inextricably linked to the late 39th President Jimmy Carter; and more!
    7 January 2025, 9:35 am
  • 22 minutes
    Season of New Traditions: 2025 Hot or Not
    On this special holiday episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 24, 2024: our “Hot or Not” 2025 list episode, a cultivated list of the hottest trends you need to be ready for in 2025, and the ones you can leave behind!
    24 December 2024, 5:01 am
  • 30 minutes 28 seconds
    2025 Econ Pod Outlook
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 21, 2024: our full interview with USC Research Economist Dr. Joey Von Nessen, recapping the economic year of 2024 and previewing 2025.
    21 December 2024, 5:01 am
  • 25 minutes 15 seconds
    House PreFiling Party
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 17, 2024: we look at what’s going on this week from the statehouse to Congress; Sen. Lindsey Graham shares his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary; a look back on the lives of Congressman John Spratt and former state Sen. Kay Patterson; and more!
    17 December 2024, 5:01 am
  • 25 minutes 59 seconds
    How Many Licks does it take to get a School Voucher Bill Passed?
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 14, 2024: we look at why the federal government is suing South Carolina; reporter Maayan Schechter tells us of two South Carolinians among the 39 folks Biden pardoned along with nearly 1,500 people prison sentence commutations; Senate Republicans are going all-gas-no-brakes on a third attempt at a school voucher bill; and more!
    14 December 2024, 11:30 am
  • 26 minutes 39 seconds
    Tariff or not Tariff, that is the Question
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 10, 2024: we hear more from Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey on the upcoming session; two prominent South Carolinians weigh in on transgender issues in Washington; we hear about how President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs may affect South Carolina; and more!
    10 December 2024, 12:06 pm
  • 27 minutes 54 seconds
    S.C. Statehouse Musical Chairs
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 7, 2024: a look at what lawmakers did when they returned to Columbia, briefly, this week, ahead of the start of the legislative session on Jan. 14.
    7 December 2024, 5:01 am
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