Episodes

  • Lede Special Announcement

    Lede Special Announcement
    Aug 13 2024
    The South Carolina Lede is taking a short summer break this week, but you're still invited to leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!
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    1 min
  • Harris, Hurricanes, and a Hot Hot Campaign Trail

    Harris, Hurricanes, and a Hot Hot Campaign Trail
    Aug 6 2024
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 06, 2024: the latest developments from the campaign trail, including VP Kamala Harris becoming the first woman of color to be nominated to lead a major party; a look at Sen. Lindsey Graham’s appearance this past weekend on Fox News Sunday; economic news on data that’s causing some people to panic; and more!
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    22 mins
  • Pumpin’ the Breaks on the Runaway News Cycle

    Pumpin’ the Breaks on the Runaway News Cycle
    Jul 30 2024
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 30, 2024: a recap of the major news events of the past two weeks, featuring a discussion with University of South Carolina political science professor Dr. Kirk Randazzo, Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and more!
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    25 mins
  • Kamala’s brat Summer Cometh

    Kamala’s brat Summer Cometh
    Jul 27 2024
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 27, 2024: we take you on the campaign trail with the latest from Pres. Joe Biden dropping out of the race; VP Kamala Harris’ first big rally as the presumptive nominee; what former Pres. Donald Trump had to say before thousands at his first post-RNC rally in Charlotte; and more!
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    33 mins
  • Biden Bombshell Rocks the Free World

    Biden Bombshell Rocks the Free World
    Jul 23 2024
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 23, 2024: Pres. Joe Biden’s bombshell decision not to seek re-election and his endorsement of VP Kamala Harris for president; reactions from several big South Carolinians and from Harris; we hear from Rep. Nancy Mace during Monday’s House Oversight Committee hearing with the head of the U.S. Secret Service just nine days after a failed assassination attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump’s life; and more!
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    30 mins
  • RNC Day 4

    RNC Day 4
    Jul 18 2024
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 18, 2024: part of 1st District Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s remarks before the RNC yesterday evening; Sen. Lindsey Graham gives his insight on how former Pres. Donald Trump has changed since the attempt on his life on Saturday, and what he hopes Trump says in his speech tonight at 10 p.m. EDT; and more!
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    14 mins
  • RNC Day 3

    RNC Day 3
    Jul 17 2024
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 17, 2024: day three of the Republican National Convention, with highlights from former Gov. Nikki Haley’s primetime speech on Tuesday; SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick talks about his evolving party and Sen. Tim Scott talks about his fiancé who he will be marrying in just over two weeks; Rep. Nancy Mace is set to take the convention stage this evening; and more!
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    16 mins
  • RNC Day 2

    RNC Day 2
    Jul 16 2024
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 16, 2024: a recap of some of the big moments from Day One of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and a preview of what’s in store for tonight’s program; an exclusive sit-down interview with Gov. Henry McMaster to discuss the assassination attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump’s life, and his thoughts on Ohio Sen. JD Vance being picked as Trump’s running mate; and more!
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    19 mins