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Democratic Party

  • Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
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    DNC Day 5
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 23, 2024: a recap of the final day of the Democratic National Convention with VP Kamala Harris formally accepting her party’s nomination for president; we also have a conversation with South Carolina Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter; and more!
  • South Carolina’s Harvard-bound 17-year-old Annika Krovi, the youngest delegate in the state’s Democratic delegation, who will turn 18 in October. We spoke to Krovi Thursday, the final day of the Democratic National Convention, when Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination for president.
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    DNC Day 4
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 22, 2024: we bring you comments from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz from Wednesday evening; we also hear from South Carolina’s own Jaime Harrison and two of our delegates; and more!
  • Former President Barack Obama hugs his wife Former First Lady Michelle Obama during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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    DNC Day 3
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 21, 2024: speeches from night two at the DNC, including remarks from both Michelle and Barack Obama; an exclusive interview with Congressman Jim Clyburn; we also hear from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore who fired up South Carolina Democrats this morning; and more!
  • The outside of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 19, 2024. The program and festivities run the week with South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn on the speaking program tonight as well as President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
    Podcasts
    DNC Day 1
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 19, 2024: we are here in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention where members of the SC delegation are here to formally nominate VP Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic Party’s ticket; remarks from SCDP Chairwoman Christale Spain and California Congressman Ro Khanna; we also hear from one of our delegates, former Charleston Sen. Marlon Kimpson; and more!
  • U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., addresses Democrats at a results watch party following South Carolina's leadoff Democratic presidential primary, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. Clyburn, a national co-chair for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, advocated for his home state to go first on the party's nominating calendar. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
    SC News
    SC top Democrat Clyburn says DNC in Chicago must be a party 'lovefest'
    Maayan Schechter
    SC Public Radio's Maayan Schechter speaks to South Carolina U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn on July 26, 2024, about President Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala Harris' entrance and who she should pick as her running mate.
  • Gavin Jackson breaks down the major election news of the past two weeks with University of South Carolina political science professor Dr. Kirk Randazzo on This Week in South Carolina.
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    Pumpin’ the Breaks on the Runaway News Cycle
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 30, 2024: a recap of the major news events of the past two weeks, featuring a discussion with University of South Carolina political science professor Dr. Kirk Randazzo, Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and more!
  • House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
    Politics
    Clyburn steps down from House Dem leadership, says he'll run for reelection
    Maayan Schechter
    "Events of the last several years have made it clear that the greatness of America is at peril, and the threats to our continued pursuit of ‘a more perfect Union’ are real," U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn said in a Feb. 14, 2024, statement.
  • FILE - Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks at The Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, Sept. 10, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Williamson has suspended her campaign, ending her long-shot challenge to President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
    Marianne Williamson suspends her presidential campaign, ending long-shot primary challenge to Biden
    Will Weissert/Associated Press
    Self-help author and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson is suspending her long-shot Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden.
  • President Joe Biden walks off stage after speaking at South Carolina's First in the Nation dinner at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
    SC News
    Joe Biden wins SC's 1st-in-nation Democratic primary
    Maayan Schechter
    President Joe Biden on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, won the state's Democratic presidential primary. It was the first time Biden's name was on the ballot this cycle.
  • Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley talks to more than 200 folks at Doc’s BBQ in Columbia on Feb. 1, 2024, as she kicked off a four stop, three day swing through the state.
    Podcasts
    Finally First: The SC Democratic Primary
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 3, 2024: a look at the latest moves in the SC Statehouse, including bills that clamp down on social media and pornography; continuing coverage of Democratic First in the Nation primary on Feb. 3; on presidential campaign trail with former SC Gov. Nikki Haley; and more!Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also follow the show on Twitter @SCLedePod.
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