Vincent and Joel sit down with Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, Representative Bruce W. Bannister. They discuss the budget, how it really works behind the scenes, the Freedom Caucus's Extremism and its negative impacts, the practice of Family Law, leadership in the upstate, and what it was like to test whether DONALD TRUMP's HAIR WAS REAL. Hear about the downfall of South Carolina's Comptroller General and who may replace him, listen to the recent developments on Medical Marijuana, Econ...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Vincent and Joel sit down with Sumter's own Senator J. Thomas McElveen III and discuss S.C.'s crazy death penalty abortion bill, hate crime legislation, the new State budget and how it works, big pay raises coming to state employees, tax relief, the Comptroller General's grievous mistake, Scout Motor's economic development in the midlands, the Upcoming Presidential Election, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Vincent and Joel sit down with Chairman of the Senate Education Commitee, Greg Hembree and discuss the need for criminal justice reform, the SC Charter School Experiment, The House Freedom Caucus SUING the House Ethics Committee, open carry of weapons, the state of the death penalty, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 5
Vincent and Joel sit down with House Minority Leader, Lawyer, and advocate for freedom - Representative J. Todd Rutherford. Hear from pro-gun Democrats and pro-cannabis Republicans - only on BITBR. On today's episode, they discuss 2nd amendment viewpoints, the contrast between national political positions and southern, the fight to legalize Marijuana, the state of gambling in South Carolina and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update, hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legis...
Feb 24, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Vincent and Joel take the show on the road and onto the STAGE with this special live episode in front of hundreds of premier South Carolina Realtors. They dig into controversial upcoming legislation and court rulings, talk to Representative Roger Kirby who is a long-time realtor, discuss the role of "independent expenditure" campaigns, and talk about how to bridge the political gap and work for the betterment of South Carolina. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale b...
Feb 10, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Vincent and Joel sit down with Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey and discuss what to expect in South Carolina Politics and government in 2023, economic development in South Carolina, what it takes to be Majority Leader, how to create unity and build bridges, the hottest new bills coming down the pipeline this year, 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 w...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Vincent and Joel sit down with Speaker of the House, Murrell Smith. They discuss what to expect in South Carolina Politics and government in 2023, the powerful history and tradition of SC House Speakers, teacher pay increases, the SC Supreme Court’s Abortion and Privacy Ruling, potential Constitutional amendments, Medical Cannabis updates, Statewide Budgeting processes, South Carolina's labor force, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some ...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Vincent and Joel sit down with political extraordinaire Antjuan Seawright to take a look back on the wild politics of 2022. They discuss what to expect in South Carolina Politics and government in 2023, the real reasons behind S.C.’s recent successes and failures, celebrate two years of BITBR, and dig into some of the most fascinating stories to come out of the Palmetto State. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmak...
Dec 30, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Vincent and Joel sit down with SC native and national political pollster Robert Cahaly to discuss the Midterm Elections, how their polls have such a high rate of successful prediction, how to ask the right questions, and democrat’s secret to successful grass roots mobilization. They talk through the nuances of political Polling, what it’s actually useful for, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand about the Statehouse’s restructuring, the new class of candidates, ...
Dec 16, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Vincent and Joel sit down with FITS News founder and one of South Carolina's premier journalists Will Folks to talk through the recent Midterm Elections, Why the Governor's race was so one sided, gerrymandered- anti-competitive - districts, S.C.'s future in the legislature, why state democrats lost by such landslides, how the 2024 presidential race is shaping up, and so much more. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bi...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Vincent and Joel sit down with Governor Dick Riley to discuss his career in politics, how he became Governor of South Carolina, His appointment to United States Secretary of Education, his lifelong dedication to improving education, and how he helped shape South Carolina's political landscape for the better. They discuss the Governor's rejection of an appointment to the United States Supreme Court - a seat Justice Ginsburg was later appointed to, his early life in rural South Carolina, and how G...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Vincent and Joel sit down with University of South Carolina's President Emeritus, Dr. Harris Pastides to break down how he led the University out of crises in 2008 and into record growth in enrollment, new levels of academic success, a billion-dollar fundraising campaign, and a tradition of camaraderie and selfie taking. Hear about the amazing life that led Dr. Pastides to his presidency at USC. They discuss the problems with USC's board of trustees, why South Carolina does not fund its public i...
Oct 27, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Vincent and Joel sit down with South Carolina 1st Congressional District Candidate, Pediatrician, and political newcomer Doctor Annie Andrews. They discuss her path into politics, her background and life practicing medicine, her passion for helping children, the trust she has built in her community, and her powerful dedication to healthcare, advocacy, and equity for South Carolinians. They breakdown her reasons for running for office, what she hopes to change about gun violence, children's educa...
Oct 13, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Vincent and Joel sit down with Republican Senator Tom Davis and Democratic Senator Margie Bright Matthews for an in-depth discussion of the hazardous political waters of Abortion legislation, how both Republicans and Democrats are approaching the issue with more nuance, the impact it may have on important races, election staff quitting, how national political climate impacts S.C . extremes, the real reason there are less political Debates, a discussion of the Judicial ruling on the S.C. Death Pe...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Vincent and Joel sit down with the legendary I.S. Leevy Johnson to break down what it was like growing up in segregated South Carolina, how he and his family helped revolutionize S.C.'s political, business, legal, and cultural landscape, why S.C. had a generation of skilled forward thinking leaders, what has caused the current vitriolic cultural atmosphere, and how we can fix the United State's voting systems. Hear an insiders take on our troubled history and what it takes to triumph in systems ...
Aug 31, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Katrina Shealy (R) for a discussion on SC politics, the upcoming Special Session and what will happen there, the future of abortion in SC, how the four new animal members of the Senator's family are doing, Child I.D. kits in school, Why the NFL recognized Senator Shealy, What is happening with our Foster System, and so much more. The Senators discuss Lindsey Graham's recent controversies, the latest news, and give real perspective on today's most pressing i...
Aug 24, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Vincent and Joel sit down with powerhouse political manager and the chairman of the South Carolina Democratic party to discuss what he does behind the scenes, his incredible career managing high impact political races, recent controversies surrounding democratic candidates, how to win elections in South Carolina, and what it will take to turn SC Purple - all while enjoying BITBR's most expensive bourbon to date! Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at our state ca...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 25
Vincent and Joel sit down with Esteemed political consultant Wes Donehue to discuss how ad hominem rhetoric has become increasingly popular and effective, how he saved Sea World's reputation, how to deal with cancel culture, and the benefits and detriments that such culture is having on our society. Wes shares a behind the scenes look at what politicians are thinking with their messaging and tells us his predictions on SC's hot button issues like abortion, medical marijuana, gay marriage, and so...
Aug 01, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Seth Rose for a discussion on SC politics, What being an elected democrat in Columbia S.C. is like, how to engage with constituents, where the abortion debate is headed, and why serving at a local level was even more chaotic than being a Representative. Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at our state capital! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controver...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Micah Caskey for a discussion on SC politics, his competitive primary race, and why republican primaries in SC can be toxic and slanderous. They talk about his career, highlight the future of abortion in SC, discuss gun reform, and hit all the hottest issues facing SC citizens. Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at our state capital! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of th...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Vincent and Joel sit down with prestigious political journalist Caitlin Byrd and Long time Friend, Journalist, Consultant, and Political Extraordinaire Antjuan Seawright to get a nuanced and detailed look at the results from the 2022 primaries and the reasons behind them! They discuss the Mace/Arrington and Rice/Fry showdowns, the Democratic Gubernatorial race, and other hot topics from this elections cycle. Hear how the Senators' predictions panned out, what the general elections will look like...
Jun 21, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Vincent and Joel sit down with prestigious political reporter Meg Kinnard to get a nuanced and detailed look at the contentious 2022 primaries right around the corner! They discuss the Mace/Arrington and Rice/Fry showdowns, the Democratic Gubernatorial race, and other hot topics from this elections cycle. Hear what the Senator's predict the outcomes will be and who the major players are around the state! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legisl...
Jun 09, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Vincent and Joel sit down with Congressman Tom Rice - Lawyer, CPA, and Public Servant - for a discussion on SC politics, his competitive upcoming re-election, what we need from our representatives, and why working together is so important. They talk about his career, How he is bringing jobs into his district, reducing unemployment, combating crime, why he voted to impeach President Donald Trump, and so much more! Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at our nation'...
Jun 01, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Vincent and Joel sit down with Speaker of the House Jay Lucas - esteemed legislator, lawyer, and Public Servant for a Riveting Post Sine Die Conversation. They discuss his long career, the unique circumstances surrounding his election to speaker of the house, how to build political bridges, how he knew when it was time to retire, what went down this year in the state house, and so much more! Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at our state's capital! Get your lat...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Sine Die and the end of session create a fervor of activity at the State's Capital! Vincent and Joel sit down and have a few drinks at Bourbon on Main Street across from the Capitol Building. As Senators and Representatives finish up session, they walk across the street, join in on the drinks, and answer some pressing questions for South Carolina's most informational insider political podcast - Bourbon in the Back Room! Sen. Tom Davis, Sen. Brian Adams, Sen. Michael Johnson, Rep. James Smith, Re...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Joel and special Guest Host - reporter and Senior Editor Maayan Schechter - sit down with Senator Marlon Kimpson to talk about his family history in politics, current legislation, how the Marijuana bill died, the end of session, Sine Die day, and so much more. Hear a reporter who is in the State House every day and a leading Senator discuss the inside stories that are changing our state to it's core. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislatur...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Beth Bernstein - esteemed legislator, lawyer, and Public Servant. They discuss why SC still hasn't adopted hate crime legislation and the harm its doing, if SC is becoming a haven for radicals, the Clemson Drag Show controversy, what a New state freedom caucus means, democratic leadership, what its like being a woman in power, and so much more. Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at our state's capital! Get your lates...
May 04, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Vincent and Joel sit down with Representative Gary Simrill - 30 year veteran of our states Legislature! They discuss his retirement from public office, How he went from a partisan radical to a bi-partisan deal maker, education funding, teacher pay, the Panther's practice facility, how government actually works, USC's Board, and everything in between. Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at our state's capital! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand t...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Vincent and Joel sit down LIVE across from the statehouse at the Capital Rotary Club to discuss the topics everyone is talking about. The complicated new laws surrounding the University of South Carolina's Bloated Board, SC's Death Penalty, the dawn of Medical Marijuana, troubles in Public Education, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Hear why there are THOUSANDS of amendments per bill in the ...
Apr 19, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Sandy Senn. They discuss her life, her career defending police officers, how to win a purple district as a Republican, why her opinions sometimes fall outside party lines, how to deal with bullies, representing as a woman, and so much more. 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 controversial bills. Should Trans ...
Apr 12, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 13
