On Election Night, Tuesday, November 6, The Big Picture brings in-depth state and national analysis as soon as the polls close at 7:00 PM. Charles Bierbauer hosts this one-hour special, in which he speaks with analysts, politicians, and party insiders about the campaigns leading up to this moment, the day’s events, and various exit polls. Guests scheduled to appear include Winthrop University professors Scott Huffman and Adolphus Belk, Furman political science professor Dr. Brent Nelson, and Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell. Further analysis will be offered by the Executive Directors of the Republican and Democratic Parties, Matt Moore and Amanda Loveday. Students from the University of South Carolina will be monitoring social media, following the trends as they happen.

Brad Warthen moderates a bipartisan panel debate on the hot issues of this year's presidential campaign. Panelists include: Matt Moore, SC Republican Party Executive Director; Amanda Loveday, SC Democratic Party Executive Director; Representative Nathan Ballentine; and Representative Bakari Sellers. This program is co-sponsored by the Central Carolina Community Foundation and Richland County Public Library. Recorded at the Richland County Public Library in Columbia, S.C. on October 23, 2012.

The 7th Congressional District Debate from Myrtle Beach, S.C. Video is courtesy of WPDE News Channel 15.

This week we interviewed Governor Nikki Haley for our Big Picture special on women in South Carolina. To view the full show, click here.

South Carolina Senator Vincent Sheheen and Congressman Jim Clyburn talk about South Carolina's role in the 2012 presidential election.