The 2 Best South Carolina Lede Podcast Episodes
1) Politics II: Judgment Day
January 7, 2022 — We recap some of the week's biggest news, including the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state's six-week abortion law, the release of Gov. Henry McMaster's...Show More
2) High Early Voting Turnout
November 1, 2022 — A look at how early voting is going in the Palmetto State; an update on flu season; the state of domestic violence in South Carolina; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave...Show More
3) Spicy Spin Cycle
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 10, 2026: we hear from Sen. Lindsey Graham on sanctuary cities and the latest on his Russian sanctions bill; we look at the fallout from Preside...Show More
4) TRUMP ENDORSES SC MAGA WARRIOR!
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 7, 2026: President Donald Trump has endorsed in on one of, if not, the most critical statewide races this year; we look at major bills that move...Show More
5) Poller Vortex
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 3, 2026: we catch up with some of our favorite statehouse reporters for a vibe check on the legislative session as we kick off week four; we loo...Show More
6) McMaster’s Victory Lap
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 31, 2026: we look at Gov. Henry McMaster’s ninth and final State of the State address; we also hear from Hopkins Democratic Rep. Jermaine Johnson...Show More
7) Transportation and Healthcare Infrastructure Deep Dive
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 27, 2026: we continue to look at the future of the S.C. Dept. of Transportation as both chambers seek to reform and better fund the agency; we ha...Show More
8) SC Legislative Session, 2 Weeks In
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 24, 2026: we recap some of the biggest legislative moves this week in the Senate and the House; we recently heard from the governor and Statehous...Show More
9) King Day at the Dome 2026
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 20, 2026: we hear from some potential 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls; we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; we also have ...Show More
10) We’re So Back, Folks!
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 17, 2026: we recap the first week of the 2026 legislative session, which includes action on big bills like abortion, DUI, bathrooms, taxes, and m...Show More