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.
Latest episodes
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39 min
Clemson: Trump Was There!
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 24, 2026: Trump rallied for Sen. Darline Graham in the Upstate, getting a boost from the Governor and House Speaker Murrell S…
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35 min
Say Vote and DIE
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 20, 2026: we caught up with Rep. James Clyburn, who was casting his vote early in Orangeburg; Sen. Darline Graham breaks with…
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32 min
The Race to Replace Mace
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 17, 2026: we’re less than three weeks away from election day, with early voting starting Monday. Host Gavin Jackson sits down…
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38 min
It’s a Great Debate, Charlie Brown!
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 13, 2026: we take you to the debate stage for the only U.S. Senate debate between Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, Republican Sen.…
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36 min
Seeing (Less?) Red
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 10, 2026: we have some highlights from the one and only governor’s debate; we look at money flowing into the U.S. Senate race…
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26 min
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Begins
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 6, 2026: it’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this podcast will focus exclusively on that; we have host Gavin Jackson’…
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27 min
The Trail Goes Nuclear
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 3, 2026: Gov. Henry McMaster and others were at the third annual nuclear summit in Columbia Tuesday to discuss South Carolina…
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38 min
Attorneys General’s Candidates
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 29, 2026: we look at the candidates running for S.C. Attorney General; both Republican 8th circuit solicitor David Stumbo a…
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33 min
Economic, Infrastructure, and Political Report Cards
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 26, 2026: we’re getting back to some roots for a moment; we’re talking infrastructure, we’re talking economics, we’re talki…
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36 min
6 Weeks: Countdown to Election Day
On this episode of the Lede for September 22, 2026: we talk with Winthrop political science professor Dr. Scott Huffmon about the state of play for the midterm elections; new polli…
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37 min
On the Trail with the Dems
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 12, 2026: we continue our look at the Democrats in South Carolina ahead of the November election; we’re continuing our time…
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31 min
2 Gavins 2 Furious
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 9, 2026: we hear from Congressman Jim Clyburn who was on Meet the Press discussing a variety of issues, including what it w…
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33 min
EXCLUSIVE: Former S.C. Supreme Court Justice John Few
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 5, 2026: host Gavin Jackson brings you his exclusive one-on-one interview with former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice…
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28 min
Dems The Breaks
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 1, 2026: the Associated Press reports that on Congress’ to-do list is likely a stopgap funding bill to keep things funded t…
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34 min
Darline, Darline, Darline, DARLINE!
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 29, 2026: Sen. Darline Graham has won the U.S. Senate Republican nomination, defeating 5th District Congressman Ralph Norman i…
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31 min
Horry County: A Runoff Runs Through it
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 25, 2026: we take you to Pres. Donald Trump’s rally for Sen. Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach last Friday; we also talk with the…
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40 min
Special Special Election Debate Special
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 22, 2026: we bring you highlights from the special U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff debate from this week.
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32 min
Special Election Sprint
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 18, 2026: we are in the sprint to the August 25th U.S. Senate Republican special primary runoff between Sen. Darline Graham an…
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30 min
Electric Election Results
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 15, 2026: we are heading to the August 25 special U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. R…
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28 min
Vehement Special Election Voter Voices
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 11, 2026: you’ve already heard from the candidates, now you’re going to hear from the voters on this special election day; we’…