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South Carolina Lede South Carolina Public Radio
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South Carolina Lede is a podcast about the people, issues, and events shaping the Palmetto State. Join host Gavin Jackson and reporters from across the state each week for in-depth discussions of the biggest news affecting you, your family, and your fellow South Carolinians – from state politics and legislative happenings inside the state house to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and more. It’s the factual and timely information you need, with a dash of irreverent fun to keep it all interesting.
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Primary Pregame 2024
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 8, 2024: a look at the upcoming election with an update from State Election Commission director Howard Knapp on the safety, security, and integrity of our elections in the state; SC Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter gives an update on what happened at the Statehouse this week, and what to watch for on election night; and more!
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Supreme Leder Holding Court
June 3, 2024 — A look this week's special legislative session to elect the next state Supreme Court justice; Sen. Tim Scott was on Fox News Sunday talking about former President Donald Trump’s guilty convictions; the latest research on climate change as we head into hurricane season; and more.
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The Trump Verdict Heard ‘Round the World
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 1, 2024: reaction to former President Donald Trump’s conviction on all 34 counts of falsifying business records; a look at the new SC DUI penalties now in the books; an update on who will be the new State Supreme Court justice; and more!
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The Reason for the Hurricane Season
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 29, 2024: a look at some recent developments on the campaign trail; SC Emergency Management Director Kim Stenson chimes in on forecasters predicting above-average hurricane activity this season; we discuss a few of the bills Gov. Henry McMaster recently signed into law and three he vetoed; and more!
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Gerrymandering SC (1)01
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 25, 2024: an update from SC Public Radio reporter Victoria Hansen on the 1st Congressional District Republican primary race; former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley comes around to the Trump train after being his final primary opponent; Gov. McMaster signed several bills into law this week, including a law with new penalties for drunk driving; and more!
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The Truth IS Out There -SLED
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 21, 2024: a look at the political calendar for the week; Sen. Tim Scott on VP speculation and his thoughts on RFK, Jr.; updates from the 1st and 4th congressional district primaries, including who isn’t debating ahead of the June 11 primary; and more!
Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
Please keep them coming! Very informative!
Recent changes
I like the recent changes to the SC Lede podcast. Your willingness to tweek & refresh is much appreciated. The dedicated political podcasts are very useful and informative. Keep up the excellent work! Thank you.
Deep and entertaining dive
Excellent coverage of South Carolina politics, economics, legislative news and more. I come for the comprehensive updates and stay for the banter among Gavin, A.T. and friends.