South Carolina Lede

Apr 04 2025 300 ep. 30 mins 281
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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.

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Tax Reform Hits the Skids

Apr 04 2025 27 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 5, 2025: we close out the Table Rock Complex fires with a final update; we take a look at the utility bill that moved through the Senate late Wednesday as well as the anti-DEI bill that went through the House; the major tax reform and reduction bill hits the skids as the financial impact is revealed; and more!

Talkin’ Tax Cuts- No April Foolin’

Apr 01 2025 30 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 1, 2025: we’re catching you up on the Republican push to reform and lower taxes in the state; we look at what is on tap this week at the Statehouse; Winthrop Poll director Dr. Scott Huffmon joins us to break down his latest poll findings and get our first look at the 2026 race; and more!

Torts, Boondoggles, and Forrest Fires

Mar 28 2025 31 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 29, 2025: tort reform is done—in the Senate, for now; we catch up with Sen. Larry Grooms on his subcommittee’s report over the 1.8 billion dollar boondoggle and the recommendation to impeach Treasurer Curtis Loftis; the Table Rock Complex fires continue to burn more than 10,000 acres in the Upstate; and more!

Simmer Down Now

Mar 24 2025 30 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 25, 2025: Gov. Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency for an ongoing forest fire in Pickens County; we preview the week at the Statehouse, including a major report on the $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy; Russ McKinney reports on Dr. Ed Simmer’s confirmation to lead the state Department of Health; and more!

TORTal Recall

Mar 21 2025 28 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 22 2025: we look at week three of the tort reform debate, which resulted in some movement on the massive bill S. 244; state Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver talks anecdotally of the impact of the no cell phones in schools ban; an anti-DEI bill gets changed and moves to the House floor; and more!

That Thing You scDOT

Mar 17 2025 34 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 18, 2025: we look at the state of the SCDOT and catch you up on some of the major things happening at the agency; we preview the week ahead with all eyes on what is set to happen with S. 244, the major tort reform bill; Sen. Lindsey Graham and Congressman Jim Clyburn hit the Sunday shows; and more!

Big Ol Budget Bigtimes Torts

Mar 14 2025 37 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 15, 2025: week nine of the legislative session just wrapped up, which means we are more than half-way done with the legislative session; the House passed its $14.5B general fund budget; the Senate was a bit quiet on its tort reform debate this week; and more!

The Budget Vote-a-Rama Cometh

Mar 10 2025 22 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 11, 2025: lawmakers in the South Carolina House are debating the $14 billion spending plan that will soon head to the Senate; Sen. Lindsey Graham was in Columbia on Monday where he spoke about a federal government shutdown and other priorities; former 1st District Republican candidate Katie Arrington has a major, new gig; and mor

All Tort No Chaser

Mar 07 2025 29 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 08, 2025: we look at Senate bill S. 244 that’s still being debated in the Senate, and House’s H. 3497 liquor liability bill, which passed the chamber on Thursday with unanimous, bipartisan support; a deep dive on tort reform; a reminder to spring forward this weekend; and more!

$1.8 Billion Boondoggle: Loftis Translation

Mar 03 2025 30 mins  
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 04, 2025: the latest involving the $1.8 billion boondoggle accounting error involving the state treasurer; House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bruce Bannister shares his thoughts as the House is less than a week away from debating the massive spending bill; and more!