Many years ago, if the average investor wanted to put money into a managed basket of stocks or bonds, about their only choice was a mutual fund. But now, they also have what are called exchange-traded funds, commonly referred to as ETFs. When should you consider investing in one over the other?

An update of the news, events, and issues that are trending right now across South Carolina's business community with guest Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews.

In his new book, The Miraculous Art of Jazz, Benjamin Franklin V, Distinguished Professor of English, Emeritus, at the University of South Carolina, has gathered reviews of hundreds of recordings written over his 40-year career as a jazz writer.In our conversation his love for jazz and blues shines through. And the reviews he has collected in his book are as vital and important as ever – for listeners new to Jazz as well as long-time listeners who want to take a deeper dive into the music.

This week, we will be talking with J. Drew Lanham, about his new book, Joy Is the Justice We Give Ourselves (2024, Hub City Press). The book is a sensuous collection of Drew's signature mix of poetry and prose, a lush journey into wildness and Black being. Drew Lanham notices nature through seasonal shifts, societal unrest, and deeply personal reflection and traces a path from bitter history to present predicaments, mining along the way the deep connection to ancestors through the living world.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 7, 2024: we’re looking at some tax proposals floated by both candidates this week ahead of the presidential debate Tuesday; we also take a look at a newly passed policy to ban cellphone use during the school day in classrooms statewide and what’s on your ballot this November 5; a review of the August jobs report; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 4, 2024: the latest from Sen. Lindsey Graham and what it means to be sandwiched between two swing states; we hear from Maayan Schechter about a new lawsuit against the state’s gender affirming care ban; Scott Morgan brings us the final part of his three part series on Rock Hill’s rapid rehousing program; and more!