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Episode 26 - Professor Patricia Sullivan - Sgt. Isaac Woodard and South Carolina's Role in the Civil Rights Movement

Vincent and Joel sit down with esteemed Historian and Professor Patricia Sullivan. She Specializes in modern United States history, with an emphasis on African American history, race relations, and the history of the Civil Rights Movement. They talk about South Carolina's history, Sgt. Isaa…

Episode - Dr. Dave Woodard - Political History, Conservative Consulting, Who is Vinny?

Vincent and Joel sit down with esteemed Political Scientist, Dr. Dave Woodard from Clemson University. They talk about South Carolina's political history, the state of the State, what Senator Sheheen was like as an undergrad, and much more! Listen to find out who Dr. Woodard is and what its…

Episode 24 - Senator Mia Mcleod - Running For Governor, Connecting to Small Towns, and How Politicians Have Left Us Behind

Vincent and Joel sit down with Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Mia Mcleod. They talk about topics ranging from her gubernatorial campaign, to the state of politics, and how SC democrats can try to recapture the state. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some …

Episode 23 - House Majority Leader Gary Simrill - How Rep. Simrill Became a RINO, The Provisos That Keep Masks Off, and Key Republican Insights

Vincent and Joel sit down with House Majority Leader Gary Simrill for a look at how bills get passed and what caused the anti-mask mandate provisos in this year's budget. They talk about topics ranging from boiled peanuts to soaring COVID-19 cases. Hear about how increasing partisanship has mo…

Episode 22 - Congressman Joe Cunningham - Running for Governor, Legalizing Marijuana, and Joe's Vision for a Better State

Vincent and Joel sit down with U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham for a look at his upcoming gubernatorial campaign and what matters to him in S.C. They talk about topics including marijuana legalization, voting rights, redistricting, undervaluing of teachers, SC COVID response and much more! He…

Episode 21 - Guest Host Maayan Schechter with Surprise Special Guests! - A Look Back With Senators Sheheen and Lourie

Guest Host Maayan Schechter takes the reigns in this exclusive interview with two Guests who know Senators Sheheen and Lourie better than anyone else. They discuss how the Senators got started, how SC got where it is today, and tell some hilarious stories along the way! Get your latest Statehouse …

Episode 20 - Meg Kinard - Political Reporting, Breaking Big Stories, How Media Has Changed and Politics With It

Vincent and Joel sit down with esteemed reporter for the Associated Press, Meg Kinard, to talk about some of her biggest South Carolina stories and what its like to report on politics in SC. They talk about journalism, ethics, what it's like to break a big story, cancer, political reporting a…

Episode 28 - Governor Jim Hodges - The Fight for Political Dominance, S.C. Partisanship, and How to Win an Election as a Democrat in S.C

Vincent and Joel sit down with Governor, Legislator, Lawyer, and Political Consultant, Jim Hodges. They talk about his time in office, his political races, how S.C.

Episode 27 - Mark Sanford - Trump Extremism, Planting a Flag, and Looking Back at S.C. Politics

Vincent and Joel sit down with Governor, Congressman, and Conservative Politician Mark Sanford. They talk about his time in office, his political races, how he sees the current Republican Party, why our democracy might be at risk, and much more! The Senators talk about everything from Horse Dewormer to Livestock on the Statehouse Floor.

Episode 26 - Professor Patricia Sullivan - Sgt. Isaac Woodard and South Carolina's Role in the Civil Rights Movement

Vincent and Joel sit down with esteemed Historian and Professor Patricia Sullivan. She Specializes in modern United States history, with an emphasis on African American history, race relations, and the history of the Civil Rights Movement. They talk about South Carolina's history, Sgt.

Episode 25 - Dr. Dave Woodard - Political History, Conservative Consulting, Who is Vinny?

Vincent and Joel sit down with esteemed Political Scientist, Dr. Dave Woodard from Clemson University. They talk about South Carolina's political history, the state of the State, what Senator Sheheen was like as an undergrad, and much more! Listen to find out who Dr. Woodard is and what its been like to teach Political Science in SC for decades.

Episode 24 - Senator Mia Mcleod - Running For Governor, Connecting to Small Towns, and How Politicians Have Left Us Behind

Vincent and Joel sit down with Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Mia Mcleod. They talk about topics ranging from her gubernatorial campaign, to the state of politics, and how SC democrats can try to recapture the state. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills.

Episode 23 - House Majority Leader Gary Simrill - How Rep. Simrill Became a RINO, The Provisos That Keep Masks Off, and Key Republican Insights

Vincent and Joel sit down with House Majority Leader Gary Simrill for a look at how bills get passed and what caused the anti-mask mandate provisos in this year's budget. They talk about topics ranging from boiled peanuts to soaring COVID-19 cases.

Episode 22 - Congressman Joe Cunningham - Running for Governor, Legalizing Marijuana, and Joe's Vision for a Better State

Vincent and Joel sit down with U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham for a look at his upcoming gubernatorial campaign and what matters to him in S.C.

Will Folks - Political Insiders, FITSNews, Murdaugh Cases, and a First Look at New Details

Vincent and Joel sit down with Will Folks from FITSnews to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the State House and hear riveting details about some of South Carolina's most prominent politicians. They discuss how Mr.

President of the SC Senate Thomas Alexander - A Look Inside the Senate and The State of the State

Vincent and Joel sit down with President Alexander, the Nicest Guy in the Senate, to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the State House.

Brad Hutto - First Week of 2022 Session: Redistricting, CoNs, Marijuana, New Leaders, and What's Going On Behind the Scenes This Year

Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Brad Hutto to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the state house. They talk about redistricting, certificates of need, marijuana, and new leadership at the statehouse.