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  • "The Race to Replace Mace," SC Lede episode for October 17, 2026
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    The Race to Replace Mace
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 17, 2026: we’re less than three weeks away from election day, with early voting starting Monday. Host Gavin Jackson sits down with First Congressional District candidates vying to replace outgoing Congresswoman Nancy Mace; we talk with Republican Charleston County Councilwoman Jenny Honeycutt and Democrat retired Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore; and more!
  • "It’s a Great Debate, Charlie Brown!" SC Lede episode for October 13, 2026
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    It’s a Great Debate, Charlie Brown!
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 13, 2026: we take you to the debate stage for the only U.S. Senate debate between Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, Republican Sen. Darline Graham, and Libertarian Kasie Whitener; we stay on the Senate trail and head to Charleston where U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, NRSC Chairman Tim Scott, and Sen. Graham participated in a fundraiser last week; and more!
  • "Seeing (Less?) Red," SC Lede episode for October 10, 2026
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    Seeing (Less?) Red
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 10, 2026: we have some highlights from the one and only governor’s debate; we look at money flowing into the U.S. Senate race, and derogatory comments the President made toward Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews; we’re on the midterm trail with another national Democrat, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; and more!
  • History
    “S” is for Stevenson, Ferdinan Backer (1928-2001)
    Walter Edgar
    “S” is for Stevenson, Ferdinan Backer (1928-2001). Lieutenant governor, civic leader, author.
  • History
    “S” is for Stevenson, Ferdinan Backer (1928-2001)
    Walter Edgar
    “S” is for Stevenson, Ferdinan Backer (1928-2001). Lieutenant governor, civic leader, author.
  • "Attorneys General’s Candidates," SC Lede episode for September 29, 2026
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    Attorneys General’s Candidates
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 29, 2026: we look at the candidates running for S.C. Attorney General; both Republican 8th circuit solicitor David Stumbo and Democrat lawyer Richard Hricik discuss what they want to do with the office, which has been occupied by S.C. AG Alan Wilson for nearly 16 years; and more!
  • "Economic, Infrastructure, and Political Report Cards," SC Lede episode for September 26, 2026
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    Economic, Infrastructure, and Political Report Cards
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 26, 2026: we’re getting back to some roots for a moment; we’re talking infrastructure, we’re talking economics, we’re talking a little bit of politics; and more!
  • History
    “C” is for Crum, William Demosthenes (1859-1912)
    Walter Edgar
    “C” is for Crum, William Demosthenes (1859-1912). Physician, civic leader, political activist.
  • History
    “C” is for Crum, William Demosthenes (1859-1912)
    Walter Edgar
    “C” is for Crum, William Demosthenes (1859-1912). Physician, civic leader, political activist.
  • "6 Weeks: Countdown to Election Day," SC Lede episode for September 22, 2026
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    6 Weeks: Countdown to Election Day
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the Lede for September 22, 2026: we talk with Winthrop political science professor Dr. Scott Huffmon about the state of play for the midterm elections; new polling for the US senate race; and more.