Vincent and Joel sit down with veteran Senator and political maverick, Greg Gregory from Lancaster. They discuss his life, his incredible career, how he's successfully stood by his constituents and his morals, and what it takes to step across the aisle and embrace issues - even if they aren't your party's. Hear from an insider about how the system works and what we can do to make it better! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's contro...
Apr 05, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Vincent and Joel sit down with the Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives - Jim Clyburn. They discuss his life, his deep involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, the history behind his political prowess, growing up during segregation, meeting his wife while jailed for protesting, what its like being the Majority Whip in our nation's capital and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bil...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Vincent and Joel sit down with State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency and former long time legislator to talk about South Carolina Agriculture, the state of our state, what getting a federal appointment is like, and so much more! Hear who South Carolina's Governor thinks is the political Bull Elephant of our state... Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's...
Mar 24, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Russel Ott and talk about what it's like being a farmer, how redistricting will impact his election, funding of schools, Horse race gambling, marijuana legalization, being a democrat in South Carolina, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and...
Mar 15, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Sean Bennett, veteran conservative Senator from the low country to hear an insider's perspective on some of this year's most important topics and how he became known for championing BEER. Listen to why out tax system is broken, what can be done to fix it, how our legislature is rapidly changing, the chances of a teacher pay raise, how Joel pranked Senator Bennett on the senate floor, and much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the ra...
Mar 09, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Vincent and Joel sit down with Ambassador Ed McMullen to discuss his career in conservative politics, how to work across party lines, what it was like working for Trump, the HAMBURGLAR on staff, and so much more. The Ambassador tells us about his experience forming think-tanks, winning elections, and how he got into national politics. Listen to one of South Carolina's experts on policy making and how he became a leading conservative. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the ratio...
Mar 02, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore - a Freshman Representative leading a new generation of South Carolina legislators. They discuss how to flip a close district along party lines, what it's like being a new legislator, how to film a statewide address next to sesame street, and how she got two bills passed as a brand new house member. Hear her give an insiders perspective on the upcoming tax cuts, medical marijuana, and answer questions from our live audienc...
Feb 22, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Vincent and Joel sit down with Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Jaime Harrison, and discuss how Mr. Harrison got started in politics, the filibuster, how National Politics has gotten away from statesmanship, the challenges facing South Carolina, the trappings of political power, a South Carolina Supreme Court Justice, and so much more. They address voting rights and registration, the two party system, ballot design strategy, ballot bias, and how freedom to vote is central to democr...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Tom Davis - The Republican leading the charge to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. They discuss how Senator Davis has changed consensus, built a bill that could pass, and what the future of marijuana in South Carolina will look like. Hear the real story of what legalization will mean and counter arguments to all the biggest opposition talking points. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislatur...
Feb 08, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Vincent and Joel sit down with Will Folks from FITSnews to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the State House and hear riveting details about some of South Carolina's most prominent politicians. They discuss how Mr. Folks went from bar bouncer in Five Points, Columbia to Press Secretary for the Governor, what it was like working for Mark Sanford, how one party super-majority is harming the state, and so much more. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsth...
Feb 01, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Vincent and Joel sit down with President Alexander, the Nicest Guy in the Senate, to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the State House. They discuss the role of the Senate President, how things are shaping up this year with the latest bills, and hear all the latest news. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a...
Jan 25, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Brad Hutto to get a behind the scenes look at what's going to happen this year at the state house. They talk about redistricting, certificates of need, marijuana, and new leadership at the statehouse. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C...
Jan 17, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week Joel and Vincent break down current shakeups in leadership at the Statehouse, discuss why the alphabet matters in determining hierarchy at the Senate, and look back at some of the best moments from the first year of the podcast. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C....
Dec 22, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Vincent and Joel sit down for an incredible Thanksgiving day special episode to interview their mothers about what it was like raising a politician and how they helped mold the senators into the men they are today. Hear stories about Senator Sheheen's childhood and what it was like for Senator Lourie to start working on campaigns. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week'...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Vincent and Joel sit down with both Columbia City Council Members in the Runoff Election for Mayor - Daniel Rickenmann and Tameika Isaac Devine. These two candidates go head to head discussing Columbia's future and the role of a Mayor in front of a live studio audience of star students from Vincent's Honor's College Classroom at UofSC. Hear from the candidates about why they should be the next Mayor, how they see Columbia developing over the next decade, what to do about Covid-19 and terminating...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, a Legislator, Social Worker, and Passionate advocate. They talk about how to make a difference in politics, how Redistricting Works to Suppress the Minority, what Gilda's long career has looked like, and so much more. Representative Cobb-Hunter has an incredible perspective on what happens in politics behind the scenes. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Vincent and Joel sit down with Governor, Legislator, Lawyer, and Political Consultant, Jim Hodges. They talk about his time in office, his political races, how S.C. politics has evolved over the last three decades, and much more! Learn how Governor Hodges views the escalation of partisanship and the benefits of having a heavy minority Democratic party. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen an...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Vincent and Joel sit down with Governor, Congressman, and Conservative Politician Mark Sanford. They talk about his time in office, his political races, how he sees the current Republican Party, why our democracy might be at risk, and much more! The Senators talk about everything from Horse Dewormer to Livestock on the Statehouse Floor. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Vincent and Joel sit down with esteemed Historian and Professor Patricia Sullivan. She Specializes in modern United States history, with an emphasis on African American history, race relations, and the history of the Civil Rights Movement. They talk about South Carolina's history, Sgt. Isaac Woodard's blinding and how it impacted national civil rights, and much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Sen...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Vincent and Joel sit down with esteemed Political Scientist, Dr. Dave Woodard from Clemson University. They talk about South Carolina's political history, the state of the State, what Senator Sheheen was like as an undergrad, and much more! Listen to find out who Dr. Woodard is and what its been like to teach Political Science in SC for decades. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lour...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Vincent and Joel sit down with Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Mia Mcleod. They talk about topics ranging from her gubernatorial campaign, to the state of politics, and how SC democrats can try to recapture the state. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. Support the show Ke...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Vincent and Joel sit down with House Majority Leader Gary Simrill for a look at how bills get passed and what caused the anti-mask mandate provisos in this year's budget. They talk about topics ranging from boiled peanuts to soaring COVID-19 cases. Hear about how increasing partisanship has moved the Republican Party further to the right over the last 30 years, causing conservatives like Rep. Simrill to get labeled as RINOs. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behi...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Vincent and Joel sit down with U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham for a look at his upcoming gubernatorial campaign and what matters to him in S.C. They talk about topics including marijuana legalization, voting rights, redistricting, undervaluing of teachers, SC COVID response and much more! Hear about what serving in congress is like and how Joe plans to change S.C. if he wins the governor's seat. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislatur...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 22
Guest Host Maayan Schechter takes the reigns in this exclusive interview with two Guests who know Senators Sheheen and Lourie better than anyone else. They discuss how the Senators got started, how SC got where it is today, and tell some hilarious stories along the way! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislati...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Vincent and Joel sit down with esteemed reporter for the Associated Press, Meg Kinnard, to talk about some of her biggest South Carolina stories and what its like to report on politics in SC. They talk about journalism, ethics, what it's like to break a big story, cancer, political reporting and so much more! Find out why attention to local politics might be declining. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join S...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Richie Yow and Senator Thomas McElveen for a look at what matters to rural citizens of South Carolina. They talk about topics ranging from septic tanks to declining representation of rural communities and even touch on changing time itself! Hear about the partisan split on Covid Vaccines and how access to jobs can be a real issue away from the city. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's c...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Vincent and Joel sit down with Sheriff Leon Lott for an inside scoop on whats happened this year with crime in South Carolina. Sheriff Lott speaks on increasing gun violence, how cops should interact with the public, what went down with the protests earlier this year, the importance of transparency and accountability, what the future holds for LIVE PD, and much more! If you're curious about the best mullet of the 20th century, hear Sheriff Lott tell you all about it. Get your latest Statehouse u...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Kirkman Finlay for an inside scoop on whats happened this year behind the scenes in politics. Hear Rep. Finlay give his take on politics, why he's now a moderate, what makes conservation important, gun laws, and much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's recent controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legi...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Vincent and Joel sit down with prominent political strategist and columnist Antjuan Seawright for an inside scoop on whats happened this year behind the scenes in politics. Hear Antjuan give his takes on the state of politics, how Joe Biden won, what it will take for the democratic party to stay ahead in national politics, some nostalgic reminiscing on how to make it in politics, and much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's r...
Jun 01, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Katrina Shealy for an inside scoop on whats happened this year at the State House. Hear from Senator Shealy on whats wrong with S.C. agencies, the incredible split in the current republican party, how her donkeys are doing, where SC can improve how it handles its children, the human side of politics and much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first hand the rationale behind some of the legislature's recent controversial bills. Join Senators Sh...
May 25, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
