Episodes

  • How do you solve a problem like a boondoggle?

    How do you solve a problem like a boondoggle?
    Feb 1 2025
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 1, 2025: we take a deep dive into the latest surrounding the $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy boondoggle error involving the state’s books; the Senate passed its school voucher bill; Gov. Henry McMaster gave his annual state of the state address; and more!
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    36 mins
  • Graham at Ground Zero

    Graham at Ground Zero
    Jan 28 2025
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 28, 2025: Sen. Lindsey Graham gives his take on budget reconciliation, immigration, infrastructure funding, and presidential pardons; the U.S. Attorney’s Office for South Carolina has detained a man who allegedly sextorted Rep. Brandon Guffey’s son who took his own life as a result; we share an excerpt of our interview with U.S. Attorney Adair Ford; and more!
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    33 mins
  • $1.8 billion Boondoggle Claims Another

    $1.8 billion Boondoggle Claims Another
    Jan 25 2025
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 25, 2025: we talk with Sen. Larry Grooms as we continue our look at the $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy that has claimed another state financial official; we also look at some moves up in Washington this past week involving our delegation; and more!
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    26 mins
  • South Carolina Bids Biden Bon Voyage

    South Carolina Bids Biden Bon Voyage
    Jan 21 2025
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 21, 2025: we take you through part of now former President Joe Biden’s final, full day in office that he spent in South Carolina; we get reaction from Sen. Lindsey Graham on inauguration day and hear his thoughts about how much it will cost to implement border security; and more!
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    31 mins
  • Billion Dollar Boondoggles Are BACK!

    Billion Dollar Boondoggles Are BACK!
    Jan 18 2025
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 18, 2025: the first week of the legislative session brought some surprises along the way, including the new bombshell forensic audit on the $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy on the states’ books; in the Senate, members kicked off debate on their new school voucher bill; the House took enlightening testimony on a utility reform bill; and more!
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    29 mins
  • Gavin Gavelin’ in the 2025 Legislative Session

    Gavin Gavelin’ in the 2025 Legislative Session
    Jan 14 2025
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 14, 2025: we continue to talk with top leaders about the priorities for the two year legislative session; we hear from Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey, whose Republicans make up a supermajority of the chamber; we also hear from House Democratic Leader Todd Rutherford; Sen. Lindsey Graham staffs up for 2026; and more!
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    35 mins
  • Live in Columbia with House Speaker Murrell Smith

    Live in Columbia with House Speaker Murrell Smith
    Jan 11 2025
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 11, 2025: our exclusive interview with S.C. House Speaker Murrell Smith where he outlines his priorities for the 2025 legislative session, gives his take on school vouchers, taxes, and more!
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    29 mins
  • New Year, Get Ready!

    New Year, Get Ready!
    Jan 7 2025
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 7, 2025: we catch you up on some of the Congressional drama kicking off the 119th congress; there’s early voting for a special election primary in one Lowcountry House district; reporter Scott Morgan speaks with Faith Fuller, whose parents created Habitat for Humanity, which became inextricably linked to the late 39th President Jimmy Carter; and more!
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    27 mins