Episodes

  • Budgets, Bridges, and the Boys turn 701

    Budgets, Bridges, and the Boys turn 701
    Apr 14 2026
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 14, 2026: we look at the Senate Finance Committee’s version for the budget and hear from the state’s chief economist on how healthy revenues are; we hear from SCDOT Secretary Justin Powell on a major groundbreaking for the I-95 bridge over Lake Marion; Sen. Lindsey Graham has one fewer challengers; and more!
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    37 mins
  • It's Electric! Pt 2

    It's Electric! Pt 2
    Apr 11 2026
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 11, 2026: we continue our look at energy in South Carolina, specifically the future of nuclear, the demand of data centers, and what elected officials are trying to do to regulate them.
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    30 mins
  • SC: It's Electric! Pt 1

    SC: It's Electric! Pt 1
    Apr 7 2026
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede forApril7,2026:we’retaking a bit of a deep dive on energy for this spring break!
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    29 mins
  • 2026 First Gubernatorial Debate Breakdown

    2026 First Gubernatorial Debate Breakdown
    Apr 4 2026
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 4, 2026: we look at the first South Carolina GOP debate that took place on April 1 in Newberry; we have highlights from the debate, as well as post-debate interviews from three of the four candidates; we also caught up with South Carolina GOP Chairman Drew McKissick before the candidates took the stage; and more!
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    20 mins
  • Sanford Shocker

    Sanford Shocker
    Mar 31 2026
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 31, 2026: we look at the final filings for some major statewide races, and one big surprise in a congressional race; we recap additional Statehouse moves from last week as we stare down week 12 in Columbia; assistant US Attorney Sheria Clarke’s nomination to the federal bench was before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee last week; and more!
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    15 mins
  • It’s Bo Time, Baybee

    It’s Bo Time, Baybee
    Mar 28 2026
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 28, 2026: we look at two other candidates who have jumped in the governor’s race, including a Democrat; the first SCGOP governor’s debate is next week—but not everyone will be on stage; we look at some of the major legislative moves this week, including the so-called Bathroom Bill that is now on its way to the Governor’s desk; and more!
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    29 mins
  • Reddy or Not, Here Comes the Campaign Trail

    Reddy or Not, Here Comes the Campaign Trail
    Mar 24 2026
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 204, 2026, we look at the legislative week ahead with the House back in along with the Senate and more.
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    32 mins
  • The Gang Spills the THC

    The Gang Spills the THC
    Mar 21 2026
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 21, 2026: were going to keep this pod pretty tight with our reporter round table. But we taped that discussion before we had a 12-hour long Senate day on Wednesday, and before the THC hemp bill passed on Thursday afternoon. Yes, me and Maayan were in the Senate til midnight. It’s totally thrown off my week, hence the abbreviated episode.
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    39 mins