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South Carolina LedeLess than a Year to Election 2026On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 15, 2025: we continue our look at Election 2026 and tackle the latest major news out of Washington with the end of the federal government shutdown; we welcome AP National Politics Reporter Meg Kinnard and South Carolina Public Radio Statehouse and political reporter Maayan Schechter to join the conversation; and more!
2025-11-1533 min
South Carolina LedeLess than a Year to Election 2026On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 15, 2025: we continue our look at Election 2026 and tackle the latest major news out of Washington with the end of the federal government shutdown; we welcome AP National Politics Reporter Meg Kinnard and South Carolina Public Radio Statehouse and political reporter Maayan Schechter to join the conversation; and more!
2025-11-1533 minSouth Carolina LedeShutdown Soybean Ripples and Mace DramaOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 8, 2025: we continue our look at the ramifications of the federal government shutdown and hear from Congressman Russell Fry and Sen. Lindsey Graham; we continue to look at the ramifications of federal decisions, including a report from Maayan Schechter on the impacts to South Carolina farmers; Congresswoman Nancy Mace is suing the Charleston International Airport while she faces an ethics complaint filed against her; and more!
2025-11-0835 minSouth Carolina LedeShutdown Soybean Ripples and Mace DramaOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 8, 2025: we continue our look at the ramifications of the federal government shutdown and hear from Congressman Russell Fry and Sen. Lindsey Graham; we continue to look at the ramifications of federal decisions, including a report from Maayan Schechter on the impacts to South Carolina farmers; Congresswoman Nancy Mace is suing the Charleston International Airport while she faces an ethics complaint filed against her; and more!
2025-11-0835 min
Bourbon in The Back RoomInside Political Journalism with Maayan Schechter and Jeff CollinsJoel sits down with respected political Journalists Maayan Schechter and Jeff Collins to discuss their backgrounds in South Carolina, how they got into journalism, trends they see in political reporting, and to cover a wide range of HOT South Carolina political updates - including the death penalty, the gubernatorial race, ports authority, an in-depth breakdown of what to expect in the coming years of elections and policy, and more! Hear insiders whose full-time job is to track South Carolina politics give a deep dive into how our State's most contested races are looking to unfold. Jo...
2025-09-241h 10South Carolina LedeThe 2026 Campaign Trail ComethOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 1, 2025: we catch up on some big news, including the latest on suspended Lexington Republican Rep. RJ May; we OFFICIALLY have 2026 gubernatorial candidates with Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson and Republican Spartanburg Sen. Josh Kimbrell; Maayan Schechter brings us up to speed on all this news; and more!
2025-07-0134 minSouth Carolina LedeThe 2026 Campaign Trail ComethOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 1, 2025: we catch up on some big news, including the latest on suspended Lexington Republican Rep. RJ May; we OFFICIALLY have 2026 gubernatorial candidates with Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson and Republican Spartanburg Sen. Josh Kimbrell; Maayan Schechter brings us up to speed on all this news; and more!
2025-06-3034 minSouth Carolina LedeAiken Breakin' Heart with Shane MasseyOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 14, 2025: our live event recorded Thursday, June 12 at Good Girl Brewing in Aiken featuring host Gavin Jackson, reporter Maayan Schechter, and special guest South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey.
2025-06-1434 minSouth Carolina LedeAiken Breakin' Heart with Shane MasseyOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 14, 2025: our live event recorded Thursday, June 12 at Good Girl Brewing in Aiken featuring host Gavin Jackson, reporter Maayan Schechter, and special guest South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey.
2025-06-1334 minSouth Carolina LedeMaayan Schechter & The Sine Die SprintOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 29, 2025: we have six legislative days left in this year’s session and with much to look at we talk with reporter Maayan Schechter about the Sine Die sprint—something you can follow along with by reading the State House Gavel I co-author with Maayan and THE Russ McKinney!
2025-04-2928 minSouth Carolina LedeMaayan Schechter & The Sine Die SprintOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 29, 2025: we have six legislative days left in this year’s session and with much to look at we talk with reporter Maayan Schechter about the Sine Die sprint—something you can follow along with by reading the State House Gavel I co-author with Maayan and THE Russ McKinney!
2025-04-2928 minSouth Carolina LedeThe ABCs and 123s of Education BillsOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 22, 2025: Maayan Schechter has two deep dives on legislation from the Statehouse as we focus on education funding and vouchers; we have a small tidbit for our 2026 WATCH and some action from Washington on the budget reconciliation process; and more!
2025-02-2237 minSouth Carolina LedeThe ABCs and 123s of Education BillsOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 22, 2025: Maayan Schechter has two deep dives on legislation from the Statehouse as we focus on education funding and vouchers; we have a small tidbit for our 2026 WATCH and some action from Washington on the budget reconciliation process; and more!
2025-02-2137 min
South Carolina LedeOne Month Down, a Lifetime to GoOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 4, 2025: Sen. Lindsey Graham talks about recent moves and cabinet confirmations out of Washington; Statehouse reporters Maayan Schechter and Jeffrey Collins give us some insight on the first month of the legislative session and the governors annual address; we also have an economic update that includes interest rates, U.S. GDP and our state’s unemployment rate; and more!
2025-02-0429 minSouth Carolina LedeOne Month Down, a Lifetime to GoOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 4, 2025: Sen. Lindsey Graham talks about recent moves and cabinet confirmations out of Washington; Statehouse reporters Maayan Schechter and Jeffrey Collins give us some insight on the first month of the legislative session and the governors annual address; we also have an economic update that includes interest rates, U.S. GDP and our state’s unemployment rate; and more!
2025-02-0429 minSouth Carolina LedeHow Many Licks does it take to get a School Voucher Bill Passed?On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 14, 2024: we look at why the federal government is suing South Carolina; reporter Maayan Schechter tells us of two South Carolinians among the 39 folks Biden pardoned along with nearly 1,500 people prison sentence commutations; Senate Republicans are going all-gas-no-brakes on a third attempt at a school voucher bill; and more!
2024-12-1425 minSouth Carolina LedeHow Many Licks does it take to get a School Voucher Bill Passed?On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 14, 2024: we look at why the federal government is suing South Carolina; reporter Maayan Schechter tells us of two South Carolinians among the 39 folks Biden pardoned along with nearly 1,500 people prison sentence commutations; Senate Republicans are going all-gas-no-brakes on a third attempt at a school voucher bill; and more!
2024-12-1425 minBourbon in The Back RoomThe Morning After - National, State, and Local Elections with Guest, Maayan SchechterVincent and Joel sit down with guest, journalist extraordinaire, Maayan Schechter to discuss the landmark elections occurring at local, State, and national levels in the United States. Hear insider takes on the national elections, who won and lost in South Carolina, and what the near future is going to look like for you, the listener, based on the changing political landscape. Newly elected Rep. Heather Bauer makes a special appearance to talk about what propelled her to victory in district 75!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's mo...
2024-11-0742 minSouth Carolina LedePre-Election 2024 LIVE IN COLUMBIAOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 2, 2024: a special crossover of the Lede and “This Week in South Carolina,” taped live at SCETV’s studios in Columbia. Gavin is joined by Associated Press national politics reporter Meg Kinnard and South Carolina Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter to discuss Election 2024 up and down the ballot before a studio audience.
2024-11-0248 minSouth Carolina LedePre-Election 2024 LIVE IN COLUMBIAOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 2, 2024: a special crossover of the Lede and “This Week in South Carolina,” taped live at SCETV’s studios in Columbia. Gavin is joined by Associated Press national politics reporter Meg Kinnard and South Carolina Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter to discuss Election 2024 up and down the ballot before a studio audience.
2024-11-0248 minSouth Carolina LedeH-O-T-T-W-O (Months) TO GOOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 4, 2024: the latest from Sen. Lindsey Graham and what it means to be sandwiched between two swing states; we hear from Maayan Schechter about a new lawsuit against the state’s gender affirming care ban; Scott Morgan brings us the final part of his three part series on Rock Hill’s rapid rehousing program; and more!
2024-09-0430 minSouth Carolina LedeH-O-T-T-W-O (Months) TO GOOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 4, 2024: the latest from Sen. Lindsey Graham and what it means to be sandwiched between two swing states; we hear from Maayan Schechter about a new lawsuit against the state’s gender affirming care ban; Scott Morgan brings us the final part of his three part series on Rock Hill’s rapid rehousing program; and more!
2024-09-0430 minSouth Carolina LedeAll Out Election SprintOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 31, 2024: an update on the death penalty’s return to South Carolina with SC Public Radio reporter Maayan Schechter and Jeffrey Collins with the Associated Press; part two Scott Morgan’s rapid rehousing program in Rock Hill; we begin our weekly installment of campaign trail news; and more!
2024-08-3135 minSouth Carolina LedeAll Out Election SprintOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 31, 2024: an update on the death penalty’s return to South Carolina with SC Public Radio reporter Maayan Schechter and Jeffrey Collins with the Associated Press; part two Scott Morgan’s rapid rehousing program in Rock Hill; we begin our weekly installment of campaign trail news; and more!
2024-08-3135 minSouth Carolina LedeDNC Day 5On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 23, 2024: a recap of the final day of the Democratic National Convention with VP Kamala Harris formally accepting her party’s nomination for president; we also have a conversation with South Carolina Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter; and more!
2024-08-2318 minSouth Carolina LedeDNC Day 5On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 23, 2024: a recap of the final day of the Democratic National Convention with VP Kamala Harris formally accepting her party’s nomination for president; we also have a conversation with South Carolina Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter; and more!
2024-08-2318 minSouth Carolina LedePrimary Primer with Maayan SchechterOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 22, 2024: a primary primer on the upcoming June 25 primary runoff elections with SC Public Radio reporter Maayan Schechter; host Gavin Jackson’s interview with S.C. Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey; and more!
2024-06-2225 minSouth Carolina LedePrimary Primer with Maayan SchechterOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 22, 2024: a primary primer on the upcoming June 25 primary runoff elections with SC Public Radio reporter Maayan Schechter; host Gavin Jackson’s interview with S.C. Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey; and more!
2024-06-2225 minSouth Carolina LedePrimary Pregame 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 8, 2024: a look at the upcoming election with an update from State Election Commission director Howard Knapp on the safety, security, and integrity of our elections in the state; SC Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter gives an update on what happened at the Statehouse this week, and what to watch for on election night; and more!
2024-06-0831 minSouth Carolina LedePrimary Pregame 2024On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 8, 2024: a look at the upcoming election with an update from State Election Commission director Howard Knapp on the safety, security, and integrity of our elections in the state; SC Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter gives an update on what happened at the Statehouse this week, and what to watch for on election night; and more!
2024-06-0831 minSouth Carolina LedeLeders Never Say Sine Die!On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 11, 2024: the final week of S.C. legislation for 2024 is in the books, so we take a look at what happened, what made it to the Governor, what’s still being worked on, and what died; we host a roundtable discussion featuring Jeffrey Collins of the Associated Press, Joe Bustos of The State Newspaper, Maayan Schechter of SC Public Radio, and Mary Green of WIS-TV; and more!
2024-05-1127 minSouth Carolina LedeLeders Never Say Sine Die!On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 11, 2024: the final week of S.C. legislation for 2024 is in the books, so we take a look at what happened, what made it to the Governor, what’s still being worked on, and what died; we host a roundtable discussion featuring Jeffrey Collins of the Associated Press, Joe Bustos of The State Newspaper, Maayan Schechter of SC Public Radio, and Mary Green of WIS-TV; and more!
2024-05-1127 min
South Carolina LedeMay the 4th District Be With YouOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 30, 2024: we fill you in on what’s happening during the final days of the SC Legislature; we take a deep dive on the 4th Congressional District Republican primary fight; SC Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter brings you the latest on medical marijuana; Sen. Lindsey Graham talks about presidential immunity; and more!
2024-04-3030 minSouth Carolina LedeMay the 4th District Be With YouOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 30, 2024: we fill you in on what’s happening during the final days of the SC Legislature; we take a deep dive on the 4th Congressional District Republican primary fight; SC Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter brings you the latest on medical marijuana; Sen. Lindsey Graham talks about presidential immunity; and more!
2024-04-3030 min
South Carolina LedeBig Judicial Energy with Russ and MaayanOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 23, 2024: we catch you up on the U.S. House passing its foreign aid package and get reaction from Sen. Lindsey Graham on the conflict; covering the Statehouse, Maayan Schechter and Russ McKinney discuss South Carolina’s judicial reform and elections, as well as energy production in the state; and more!
2024-04-2335 minSouth Carolina LedeBig Judicial Energy with Russ and MaayanOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 23, 2024: we catch you up on the U.S. House passing its foreign aid package and get reaction from Sen. Lindsey Graham on the conflict; covering the Statehouse, Maayan Schechter and Russ McKinney discuss South Carolina’s judicial reform and elections, as well as energy production in the state; and more!
2024-04-2335 min
Political Breakfast from WABEGold Dome Scramble: Haley and Trump campaigns head to SC ahead of 'First in the South' primaryThe “First in the South” Republican Presidential Primary is this Saturday in South Carolina. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas speak with South Carolina Public Radio's Maayan Schechter about the primary and more. Plus, a roundup of what's been happening at the Georgia Capitol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-02-2340 min
South Carolina LedeS.C. Primary: Voters' ParadiseOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede forJanuary 27, 2024, SC Public Radio Reporter Maayan Schechter guest hosts. If you’re registered and voting in the SC Republican presidential primary on Feb. 24, this episode is for you! We’ve been exploring the GOP presidential primary, and why South Carolina is such an integral part of any candidate’s road to the White House.Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you li...
2024-01-2715 minSouth Carolina LedeS.C. Primary: Voters' ParadiseOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede forJanuary 27, 2024, SC Public Radio Reporter Maayan Schechter guest hosts. If you’re registered and voting in the SC Republican presidential primary on Feb. 24, this episode is for you! We’ve been exploring the GOP presidential primary, and why South Carolina is such an integral part of any candidate’s road to the White House.Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you li...
2024-01-2715 minSouth Carolina LedeLede Free or DieOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 20, 2024, host Gavin Jackson checks in from New Hampshire as he follows the campaign trail of former SC Gov. Nikki Haley ahead of the Jan. 23 Republican primary; SC Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter has the latest from the SC Statehouse as week two of the legislative session wraps up; and more!Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to...
2024-01-2029 minSouth Carolina LedeLede Free or DieOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 20, 2024, host Gavin Jackson checks in from New Hampshire as he follows the campaign trail of former SC Gov. Nikki Haley ahead of the Jan. 23 Republican primary; SC Public Radio’s Maayan Schechter has the latest from the SC Statehouse as week two of the legislative session wraps up; and more!Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to...
2024-01-2029 min
South Carolina LedeKatrina Shealy: Courage in the Face of Peer PressureThis episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 21, 2023 features: part of host Gavin Jackson’s conversation with Lexington Republican Senator Katrina Shealy; a conversation between SC Public Radio reporters Maayan Schechter and Russ McKinney about judicial reform being debated in the SC Statehouse; the future of the energy industry here in the Palmetto State; and reporter Scott Morgan with a look at a Greenville County ordinance on protesting.
2023-11-2135 minSouth Carolina LedeKatrina Shealy: Courage in the Face of Peer PressureThis episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 21, 2023 features: part of host Gavin Jackson’s conversation with Lexington Republican Senator Katrina Shealy; a conversation between SC Public Radio reporters Maayan Schechter and Russ McKinney about judicial reform being debated in the SC Statehouse; the future of the energy industry here in the Palmetto State; and reporter Scott Morgan with a look at a Greenville County ordinance on protesting.
2023-11-2135 minSouth Carolina LedeLede, Laugh, Love — Live From ClemsonApril 15, 2023 — On this episode, recorded live at Kite Hill Brewing Co. in Clemson, SC, host Gavin Jackson is joined by The State's Maayan Schechter to discuss this year's state legislative session and the 2024 presidential race. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!
2023-04-1534 minSouth Carolina LedeLede, Laugh, Love — Live From ClemsonApril 15, 2023 — On this episode, recorded live at Kite Hill Brewing Co. in Clemson, SC, host Gavin Jackson is joined by The State's Maayan Schechter to discuss this year's state legislative session and the 2024 presidential race. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!
2023-04-1534 min
The Non-ProphetsThe Non-Prophets 21.38 09-18-2022 with Cynthia McDonald, Phoebe Rose, and MaltyThe Non-Prophets, Episode 21.38 airing Sunday, 09-18-2022 featuring Cynthia, Phoebe Rose, and Malty.First up, the bans on abortions are still marching forward. So are the people trying to defend rights to choose. Even those who are not exactly heroes of abortions are joining in saying the total bans are way too extreme. Not even carve outs for rape or incest are safe. Is this going to fracture the issue and cause battle lines to be drawn in each party? Hard to say. Maybe the enemy of my enemy of their enemy of your enemy can pull themselves...
2022-09-181h 13Bourbon in The Back RoomMarijuana Canceled!? - End of Session, The Budget, and Hate Crimes - with Senator Marlon KimpsonJoel 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 legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in thi...
2022-05-111h 17Bourbon in The Back RoomEpisode 21 - Guest Host Maayan Schechter with Surprise Special Guests! - A Look Back With Senators Sheheen and Lourie 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 legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. Support the showKeep up to...
2021-07-141h 03
Politically GeorgiaWhat South Carolina’s primary results mean ahead of Georgia’s voteIn this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and The State’s Maayan Schechter discuss the results of South Carolina Democratic presidential primary and how they relate to Georgia ahead of the state’s primary on March 24 and Super Tuesday on March 3. This episode was recorded on Sunday morning. Send questions, comments and concerns to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-0225 min
Beyond The BubbleBONUS: “Sometimes a chip on your shoulder in a race like this means a hell of a lot.”On this special episode, McClatchy national political correspondent Alex Roarty and McClatchy national political editor Adam Wollner break down the surprising results out of Nevada. Then, Roarty and Maayan Schechter, politics and government reporter for The State newspaper, talk with South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson following his party's big First in the South Dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2520 min
Beyond The BubbleBONUS: “Sometimes a chip on your shoulder in a race like this means a hell of a lot.”On this special episode, McClatchy national political correspondent Alex Roarty and McClatchy national political editor Adam Wollner break down the surprising results out of Nevada. Then, Roarty and Maayan Schechter, politics and government reporter for The State newspaper, talk with South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson following his party's big First in the South Dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2521 min