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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Mike Switzer interviews Liam Hein, an associate professor in the College of Nursing at the University of SC in Columbia. -
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 10, 2026: we look at what the ramifications of election night mean for the Statehouse and the new Wilson administration; host Gavin Jackson is joined by reporter Maayan Schechter to discuss the state of play just about two months away from the start of session; we hear from Congresswoman elect Nancy Lacore and Senator Elect Dr. Annie Andrews; and more! -
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 7, 2026: we look at election day with the folks who won and lost at the top of the ticket; we also hear from folks like Republican Nate Leupp on what happened in the Upstate, with Greenville going blue for Annie Andrews, and Democrat Antjuan Seawright on what this blue wave means for Democrats; and more! -
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 3, 2026: we bring you host Gavin Jackson’s recap of the final days of the 2026 campaign trail. -
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 31, 2026: we’re recapping the final week of the 2026 campaign trail with a major Republican confab in Myrtle Beach on Monday, headlined by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan; we take this opportunity to look at the big question of GOP unity in a time when fractures could cost them big at the ballot box; we also have new ratings, final polls, and money numbers; and more! -
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 27, 2026: we bring you our final candidate profile of the 2026 cycle with a look at the two candidates running for the U.S. Senate—Republican incumbent Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, a pediatrician; and more!
