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Torts, Boondoggles, and Forrest Fires

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 29, 2025: tort reform is done—in the Senate, for now; we catch up with Sen. Larry Grooms on his subcommittee’s report over the 1.8 billion dollar...

Simmer Down Now

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 25, 2025: Gov. Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency for an ongoing forest fire in Pickens County; we preview the week at the Statehouse...

TORTal Recall

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 22 2025: we look at week three of the tort reform debate, which resulted in some movement on the massive bill S. 244; state Superintendent of...

That Thing You scDOT

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 18, 2025: we look at the state of the SCDOT and catch you up on some of the major things happening at the agency; we preview the week ahead with...

South Carolina Lede

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.

State Budget: A Tradition Unlike Any Other

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 12, 2025: the Senate…

Simmer & Stocks Sink—Buy the Dip

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 8, 2025: we catch you up…

Tax Reform Hits the Skids

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 5, 2025: we close out the…