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Being ExtraThe Extra Guide to How the Democratic Party RunsThink voting or being a Democrat means you’re in the Democratic Party? Think again. In this episode of Being Extra, Jeni and Phillip break down how the party actually runs—starting at the precinct level in South Carolina and working all the way up to the national DNC.From precinct presidents and county conventions to DNC members, we’re taking you behind the blue curtain. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or just realized your vote didn’t come with a membership card, this is the Extra Guide you didn’t know you needed.This is your...2025-04-1455 min
Black White and Blue in the SouthThe Clustermuck Continues (with Michael Layer)We continue our conversation with Michael Layer, candidate for SCDP 3rd Vice Chair as we cover pressing news items and other miscellanea.You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) over on our YouTube channel.Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our LinkTree page.Opening (0:00:00)Mass Deportations Have Begun (0:03:05)Mayor accuses ICE of detaining vet, U.S. citizens in N.J. immigration...2025-02-0558 minBlack White and Blue in the SouthThey Created This Clustermuck! (with Michael Layer)We welcome Michael Layer, candidate for SCDP 3rd Vice Chair to our show! We interview him as well as dive deep into the committee hearings in Columbia, SC that have just kicked off.If you would rather watch this episode (and see all the clips we play) you can do so over on our YouTube channel.Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our LinkTree page.Opening (0:00:00)SC Senate can’t...2025-01-291h 08
Emunah (Hebrew for faith, belief)VOTE: "...Do you love your mother? ..."In the fourth episode on voting, co-hosts Tamara and
Charisse chat with Minister Cedric Blain-Spain, a South Carolinian who served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention that nominated Vice President
Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate. He is very attuned to community views, apprehensions and desires. With humor and an upbeat perspective, he lays out the advantages of voting and the repercussions of not voting.
In the south some men worry about a woman being in
control, he says. “Some of them just don’t understand a woman being the president of the United States.” But I...2024-10-1122 minBlack White and Blue in the SouthCandidate Speed Dating (live @ MCDP Fish Fry)We interview Jay Parmley (Executive Director of the South Carolina Democratic Party) and nine candidates for office in the most guest-packed show we ever recorded! We also say our final good-byes (for now).Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening & Intro (0:00:26)Jay Parmley, Executive Director of the SCDP (0:01:04)South Carolina Democratic PartyCompulsory voting (Wikipedia)Tim Kelly, Candidate for McCormick County Sheriff (0:14:06)timkellyforsheriff2024.comTitle 56 - Motor Vehicles (South Carolina Code of Laws)Bryon Best, Candidate for US Congress SC-3 (0:24:49)bryonbestforcongress.comM...2024-10-091h 15
South Carolina LedeDNC Day 1On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 19, 2024: we are here in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention where members of the SC delegation are here to formally nominate VP Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic Party’s ticket; remarks from SCDP Chairwoman Christale Spain and California Congressman Ro Khanna; we also hear from one of our delegates, former Charleston Sen. Marlon Kimpson; and more!2024-08-1918 min
YCDP-TVSCDP Convention 2024The South Carolina Democratic Party Convention was held on May 18 in Columbia. The YCDP sent over 60 delegates. Our job was to approve rules and a platform, and elect some of the delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer. YCDP will send several delegates and alternates to that convention.In this program, we talk to several of the delegates from York County and the rest of the state to get a feeling for what the convention means to those attending. Then we drop in on each stage of the convention itself… but we’re not tryi...2024-05-2241 minYCDP-TVPrimary EducationThe First in the Nation Democratic Presidential Preference Primary is over. The media have moved on. South Carolina had its moment in the spotlight.But for us here in York County, it’s worth taking time to reflect and review what it was all about, and what it meant to us. The outcome wasn’t a surprise, and we expected a low turnout. But was it ‘good enough’? Joining us are YCDP Chair Nikita Jackson, 3rd Vice Chair Amber Pearson-Bowen, and one of our representatives on the SCDP Executive Committee (and our institutional memory) John Holder...2024-02-081h 21Black White and Blue in the SouthBill & Jumelle Get a Klugh (Pt 2)It's a special Christmas bonus episode to tide you over until Season 2. We had extra material from our session with special guest, James Klugh, and so we're happy to deliver Part 2!Opening (00:30)Senator Cory Booker talks about his experience during Jan 6 (YouTube)Speaker Johnson says he’ll make 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage available to the general public (AP)False news about "undercover" agent during Jan 6 (Twitter)The Old Cranky Bones podcast (Linktree) On the Campaign Trail (11:15) The Spratt Issues Conference (SCDP)The NewsEnvironmental Racism (20:06)Fort Worth residents pr...2023-12-1742 minBeing ExtraMy April Fools Weekend and Melina RodeloOn today’s episode, Jeni reminds you to always buy the extended warranty. Jeni then sits down with Melina Rodelo. Melina is a wife, mother, and friend. She is a financial accountant and small business owner. She is also a 1st General America, born in America, and raised in Mexico until she was 6 years old. She is now running for 2nd Vice-Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. The election is on April 29th at the SCDP State Convention. Full disclosure, Jeni serves as Melina's Campaign Manager for this election. Learn more about Mealina and her campaign at https://www.sc4w...2023-04-081h 35Being ExtraBeing Extra with Brandon UpsonOn today’s episode, Jeni sits down with Brandon Upson. Brandon Upson is currently the chair of the South Carolina Democratic (SCDP) Party Black Caucus. He is a US Army Combat Veteran and member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc He is a husband, father, and notable political strategist. He is now running for Chair of SCDP. The election is on April 29th at the SCDP State Convention. Full disclosure, Jeni serves as Brandon’s Campaign Manager for this election. Learn more about Brandon and his campaign at https://www.sc4wardtogether.com/ Learn more about the SCDP Convention at http...2023-03-301h 38
FITSNews Week in ReviewJailhouse Calls, Election Results and Wesley Donehue Interview – Week In Review 6/17/2022Between this week’s partisan primary elections, a visit from Wesley Donehue and our receipt of dozens of Alex Murdaugh‘s Jailhouse phone calls – this week has been busy. Luckily, Will breaks it all down for us in this episode of the Week in Review.Nancy Mace‘s victory in the first congressional district was the biggest news of Tuesday night, and was a major win for former S.C. governor Nikki Haley.Former president Donald Trump scored a proxy-war win when Russell Fry, the...2022-06-1835 min
NOW CharlestonPanthers' SC project done; Dem candidates will debate; IAAM opening date; Chs. set for new poet laureate; Weekend plansSubscribe to NOW Charleston on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via RSS.Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram.Panthers’ practice facility dead after Chapter 11 filing - AP'Not good': Records show South Carolina officials caught off guard by termination of Panthers facility - WCNC-TVSC Democratic gubernatorial candidates to debate before primary - Count on 2@SCDP on TwitterFolly Beach leaders discuss future of short-term rental properties - Count on 2One of the most prolific slave trading ports in the US will finally open as a museum...2022-06-0311 min
Being ExtraGetting Starting in the Democratic Party in SCJoin Jeni with special guest Kevin Eckert as he talks about getting starting in the Democratic Party in South Carolina. Kevin talks about how he moved to South Carolina and his journey to start in politics. Jeni and Kevin serve as officers in the Young Democrats of South Carolina. As we all know, South Carolina is a very red state so getting starting in politics is sometimes difficult. Get involved in politics! Whether it is in the R party or the D Party or if you are still trying to figure it out. Here are some resources t...2021-07-3057 min
Intersection Podcast035: Running for the Statehouse - James Smith & Mandy Powers NorrellRunning for political office has to be one of the hardest journeys an individual can face. It takes time, energy, lots of resources, a lot of contacts, and a committed family. Running for the highest offices in the State of South Carolina is the pinnacle of challenges for a democrat in a traditionally republican state.
James Smith and Mandy Powers Norrell were ready to face that challenge charged with core values they believed were inside the heart of their fellow South Carolinians. Their statewide, grassroots approach took them city to city, meeting so many people, with so many passions yet f...2019-03-0438 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Tyler Mitchell and Carlton KinardJaime sits down and chats with two young democrats vying for the candidacy of SC House of Representatives2016-09-0417 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Mary Geren2016-08-2415 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ KJ KearneyJaime Harrison chats w/ KJ Kearney as he's running for SC House District 152016-08-1614 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Fran Person & Chris FedaleiJaime chats with US Congressional Candidates Fran Person & Chris Fedalei as they talk about life and their running mates!2016-06-0823 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Arik Bjorn and Dimitri ChernyJaime chats with two South Carolina congressional candidates 2016-06-0213 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Pastor Thomas DixonJaime chats with Pastor Thomas Dixon as he runs for US Senate2016-05-3018 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Tom PerezJamie chats with Civil Rights and Labor Leader...The honorable Tom Perez #ChairChats2016-05-1819 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Xavier BecerraWe chat with Xavier Becerra, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus about immigration reform, the presidential candidates and his potential role.2016-02-0612 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Eric HolderFormer Attorney General Eric Holder chats about his thoughts on the recent gun violence in South Carolina, his take on his Congressional hearings and what he hopes to do next.2016-02-0512 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Nancy PelosiAll new for 2016! House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi chats about working with President George W. Bush, the changing dynamic between how Democrats and Republicans work together in Congress and what she thinks about the current presidential candidates.2016-02-0516 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Senator Cory Booker2015-12-0432 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Southern Chairs pt 2We chat with the southern chairs about how to make the South blue again.2015-11-2723 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ The Southern Chairs Pt. 1All things democrat with several state chairs2015-11-2229 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Dr. Willie WilsonFrom rags to riches to the 2016 Presidential Candidate2015-11-1530 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats W/ Howard Dean Pt. 2We sit down for part 2 of our interview with Howard Dean
#ChairChats #SCDP2015-10-1824 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Howard DeanJaime chats with Fmr. Governor of Vermont, Howard Dean. 2015-10-0320 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Dr. Cornel WestWe sit down and chat with Dr. Cornel West about his love of music, society now and his endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders.2015-09-2020 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Tameika Issac DevineJaime sits down and chats with Councilwoman to talk about her tenure as councilwoman, her latest book and the new developments in Columbia, SC2015-09-1320 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ James CarvilleJaime sits down with James Carville and chat about moving America forward, his hobbies and why he's called the "Ragin' Cajun"2015-09-0824 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ John PodestaWe sit down with John and chat about running the campaign for Hillary Clinton, his culinary skills and more.2015-08-2826 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Congressman Jim ClyburnJaime Harrison chats with Congressman Jim Clyburn to discuss the confederate flag, his hobbies and his thoughts on "House of Cards"2015-08-0820 min
Chair ChatsHillary Clinton on Her Presidential RunUS Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton talks about being a Grandmother, and what she's bringing to the race for the White House2015-08-0331 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Mayor Terrence CulbreathTerrence chats about being a sound engineer for Outkast to becoming a Mayor!2015-07-2618 minChair ChatsChair Chats w/ Governor Lincoln ChafeeThis week we chat with Governor Lincoln Chafee2015-07-1713 minChair ChatsChair Chats w/ Governor Terry McAuliffeThis week we sit down with Governor Terry McAuliffe2015-07-0917 min
Chair ChatsChair Chats w/ Senator Bernie Sanders (Ep. 1)Tired of canned political talk from politicians? Tired of candidates for office who don't sound like regular people?
Watch Chair Chats with South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison. He takes a 3D look at politicians, from presidential candidates to Congressmen to new and fresh local elected officials every week. Also, visit www.scdp.org to view the episodes.2015-06-1911 min