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Bourbon in The Back RoomLIVE! SINE DIE 2024 - With Guest Host Bakari Sellers - Legislators Come Down for a DrinkSine Die and the end of session create a fervor of activity at the State's Capital! Vincent and Guest Host, Bakari Sellers, 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. Sandy Senn, Rep. Beth Bernstein, Sen. Tameika Isaac-Devine, Rep. Russell Ott, Sen. Tom Davis, and many more, stop by to discuss...2024-05-171h 01Bourbon in The Back RoomRepublican Leadership, Building Coalitions, and Government that Works - with Speaker of the House Murrell SmithVincent sits down with guest, Speaker of the House Murrell Smith to talk about leading South Carolina’s Republican Party and tell stories about Joel. They discuss property tax reform, Midlands’ Senate races, “Loftis-Gate,” and the reemergence of rural leaders in politics. Hear about South Carolina’s rapidly growing population, building bridges across party lines, protecting government from economic collapse, why not to cut funding to government programs, 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...2024-04-051h 02Bourbon in The Back RoomConservation, Finding Billions of Dollars, and the Future of Infrastructure in SC - With Republican Senator Stephen GoldfinchThere is ALOT happening in South Carolina government and politics! Where did the mystery 1.8 billion dollars come from? What's Constitutional Carry? How is S.C. faring in National Politics? What is the Yankee Tax?Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Senator Stephen Goldfinch, to discuss the outdoors, South Carolina Wildlife, preservation, Senator Goldfinch's family and background, the NEW judicial screening process, news about Stephen Goldfinch's statewide office future, and how he's paving a path to lead S.C. into an environmentally friendly future, and so much more!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear f...2024-03-221h 00Bourbon in The Back Room100 EPISODES - Forging a New Path and the Legislative Process - with Guest Senator Tameika Isaac DevineVincent and Joel reminisce about some of their favorite episodes and talk about having guests ranging from Meet the Press's Chuck Todd to Mark Sanford and the famous "mother's day episode". The Senators review the impact of the Podcast on their own lives and on the State of South Carolina, hit the highlights of national and statewide politics, and dig into a fascinating interview with newly elected Senator Tameika Isaac Devine. They talk about her priorities, affordable housing, education, and infrastructure, and what it's like being a new Senator. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand th...2024-03-0556 minBourbon in The Back RoomStructuring Judicial Reform, Liquor Liability, and Pints & Politics Podcast - with Representative Heath SessionsVincent and Joel sit down with guest, recently elected, representative Heath Sessions, and discuss the state of the State, S.C.’s impact on national politics, childhood health, Certificates of Need, Representative Sessions’ family, background, work, and so much more! Hear Joel and Vincent breakdown the status of the Republican primary between former Governor Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump. 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 a deeper look at u...2024-02-201h 01Bourbon in The Back RoomLIVE! Upcoming Bills and National Politics - At the South Carolina Association of REALTORS meeting - Guest Senator Luke RankinVincent and Joel sit down with guest, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Luke Rankin, and discuss the new bills before the House and Senate, gun reform and concealed carry permits, liquor sales, Republican Primary in South Carolina, and Biden's new messaging for Trump. They go into Senator Rankin's background, relationship with politics, and rich connection to Horry County. Hear the Senator's discuss the new "dark money" influence on political elections and the new trajectory of the State's communities. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial b...2024-02-0846 minBourbon in The Back RoomElection Reform, Judicial Reform, and Primary Season - With Representative Brandon NewtonVincent and Joel sit down with guest Representative Brandon Newton, elected in 2017 at age 22 as the youngest State Representative in the country. They discuss election reform, judicial reform, income tax cuts, infrastructure, increasing teacher pay, and so much more! Joel and Vincent breakdown the status of the Republican primary between former Governor Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump. 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and...2024-02-021h 00Bourbon in The Back RoomNEW YEAR NEW LEGISLATIVE SESSION - With Guest Representative Spencer WetmoreVincent and Joel sit down with guest Representative Spencer Wetmore, elected in special election in 2020, and rising star in the South Carolina Public Service. They talk about the upcoming legislative session, judicial reform, Medical Marijuana, the continued debate over social issues, expanding personal liberties, the retirement of the esteemed Senator Nikki Setzler, and so much more! Joel and Vincent dig into the docket of anticipated bills, high emotions, elections, and the closing of time to pass bills in this upcoming session. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most c...2024-01-191h 03Bourbon in The Back RoomWILL FOLKS - FITSNews - Election Season and 2023 YEAR END RECAPVincent and Joel sit down with FITS News founder Will Folks to talk through the hottest political topics, judicial reform, updates on the Murdaugh trial, the flipped dynamic on Abortion policy, the state of national politics, the Presidential Election, and so much more! Hear journalistic insight and a behind the scenes look at this years most controversial decisions and what to expect from next year's high impact elections. This fascinating episode takes a look at real problems and hot button issues that impact your lives every day. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where...2023-12-2956 minBourbon in The Back RoomThe Freedom Caucus, Divisions within the Republican Party, and Breaking Political Ranks - With Representative Adam MorganVincent and Joel sit down with leader of the SC Freedom Caucus and Congressional Candidate, Adam Morgan. They discuss his background, composing Christian music, being elected with his brother, starting the Freedom Caucus, breaking rank, the unhealthy consequences of a supermajority state, and the representative’s stance on indoctrination in schools. The Senators go through recent election announcements and look at the state of politics in South Carolina. Get a fascinating behind the scenes look at divisions within the republican Caucus and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of t...2023-12-211h 17Bourbon in The Back RoomGovernor David Beasley - Political Stories and The State of World HungerVincent and Joel sit down with esteemed Governer of South Carolina, David Beasley. They discuss his start in the House of Representatives as a fresh faced college student, his run ins and mentorship with Sol Blatt, the basis for switching parties, his run for Governor, and delve into the last 40 years of South Carolina Politics. They get a behind the scenes look at Governor Beasley’s mindset surrounding his political decisions, his deep morality, and his passion for his position as Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme. Finally, the guys take a deep dive into pol...2023-12-0659 minBourbon in The Back RoomConfidence in Government and Changes in Lobbying Practices - With Dwight DrakeVincent and Joel sit down with lawyer, political advocate, and lobbying extraordinaire, Dwight Drake. They discuss how to make government work, peoples' trust in government, his background in politics, how he got started, his military service, his career as a lobbyist, and so much more! This fascinating episode delves into South Carolina's the rich political history, how campaigns have evolved, and what the future of governance looks like. 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 wh...2023-11-1657 minBourbon in The Back RoomIs Government Too Big?- With Guest, Senator Wes Climer.Vincent and Joel sit down with Senator Wes Climer to discuss whether the SC government does too much, the future of judicial reform, consequential changes to the Senate’s rules, Mitt Romney, who won the special election for District 19, 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.Support the showKeep up to Date...2023-11-0158 minBourbon in The Back RoomLIVE! From the USC Honors College - With Guest Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Vincent and Joel sit down live in front of some of South Carolina's best and brightest students at University of South Carolina's Honors College. They talk with Daniel Rickenmann, mayor of S.C.'s Capital City, and discuss everything from South Carolina's current national influence to our state's turmoil over judicial reform. 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. Su...2023-10-1958 minBourbon in The Back RoomHow to Run in a Competitive Election and Properly Funding Higher Education - With Senator Deon TedderVincent and Joel sit down with Deon Tedder, a newly elected Senator who won his most recent election by ELEVEN votes. They dig into the background, his path into advocacy and politics, his election, and the fight to properly fund HBCUs. 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.Support the showKeep up to...2023-10-0347 minBourbon in The Back RoomPassing Sextortion Legislation and Working to Combat the Mental Health Crisis - With Rep. Brandon GuffeyVincent and Joel sit down for a powerful interview with representative Brandon Guffey. They dig into his hardworking history, his business success, and his battle against the the Epidemic of Scams against Minors in the United States called Revenge Porn and “Sextortion”. Listen to the tragic story at the core of Brandon’s fight and hear what South Carolina is doing to combat these disturbing and widespread issues. 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 the...2023-09-141h 03Bourbon in The Back RoomThe Future of South Carolina Democrats - with Christale SpainVincent and Joel sit down with the Chair of the SC Democratic Party and discuss her background in Politics and the future of South Carolina Democrats. Hear about the final abortion ruling in S.C., the first presidential debate, the new parental leave for public school teachers and 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.Support the...2023-08-3151 minBourbon in The Back RoomUpstate Politics, School Choice Expansion, and What Matters in Politics - With Representative Jason ElliotVincent and Joel sit down with upstate Representative Jason Elliott and discuss rise into political prominence, how his personal life got dragged into politics, what the upstate political atmosphere is like, his most pressing issues - including D.O.T reform and infrastructure development- and so much more! Hear about how Tempers flare over judicial reform at the state’s Capital, local delegations, PFAS pollution, and more from Bourbon Briefs. 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...2023-08-1757 minBourbon in The Back RoomPolitical Reporting, Journalism, and Changing Political Landscapes - With Cindi ScoppeVincent and Joel sit down with Cindi Scoppe, one of South Carolina’s highest caliber journalists, to discuss reporting in the palmetto state and how politics have shifted. They give a roadmap to some of the big political controversies of the last 30 years, dig into SC’s nuanced political landscape, 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.2023-08-021h 01Bourbon in The Back RoomRepublican leaders facing primaries, abolition of school districts??, and why tuition is sky high - with Representative Neal CollinsVincent and Joel sit down with upstate Representative Neal Collins and discuss the abolition of school districts, primary opponents, school tuition, zoos in California, the future of the Republican Party, 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFa...2023-07-201h 01Bourbon in The Back RoomEducation, Repercussions of Covid-19, and How to Get Children Reading - With S.C. Superintendent of Education Ellen WeaverVincent and Joel sit down with newly elected Superintendent of Education for the State of South Carolina, Ellen Weaver. They discuss the constitutionally elected position of Superintendent, how S.C.'s education system is structured, the billions of dollars going to education, increasing funding, bus drivers, teachers, and so much more. Learn about the rural infrastructure fund, the new - science backed - reading curriculum, and how we can support education moving forward!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and L...2023-07-071h 01Bourbon in The Back RoomCareer Politicians, Public Servants, and South Carolina's Republican Presidential Candidates - With Senator Marlon E. KimpsonVincent and Joel sit down with Senator and Attorney, Marlon Kimpson. They discuss the new abortion case in front of the Supreme Court of S.C., Senator Kimpson's pending retirement, career politicians vs. public servants, leadership, republican candidates for president - including the two from South Carolina, the republican super-majority in South Carolina, and how Tim Scott is actually a nice guy. 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 a deeper look at...2023-06-1657 minBourbon in The Back RoomThe Budget Deadlock, Education Funding, and Scout Motors - With Rep. Leon StavrinakisVincent and Joel sit down with one of SC’s most experienced legislators, Charleston’s own Rep. Leon Stavrinakis. They dive deep into SC’s new abortion law, the house ways and means committee, David Agnew, how Rep. Stavrinakis’ County Counsel redistricting led to his election to the House, how Charleston flipped blue, and changing demographics. Further, they talk about the budget deadlock, higher education funding, how the representative came from a tiny island in Greece, SCOUT MOTORS, teacher pay, a loss of political Comity, and so much more. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the ratio...2023-06-081h 05Bourbon in The Back RoomSine Die 2023! - Legislators Come Down for a DrinkSine Die and the end of session create a fervor of activity at the State's Capital! Vincent and Guest Host, Senator Katrina Shealy, 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. Katrina Shealy, Sen. Sandy Senn, Sen. Josh Kimbrell, Rep, Beth Bernstein, Rep. Russell Ott, Rep. Todd Rutherford, Senator Sean Bennett...2023-05-191h 09Bourbon in The Back RoomSPECIAL GUEST - Chuck Todd, Moderator of NBC's Meet the PressVincent and Joel sit down with Chuck Todd - Moderator for NBC's Meet the Press, NBC News Political Director, and Adjunct Professor at John Hopkins University - to talk history and politics in South Carolina. They get down in the details and discuss South Carolina's important role on a national scale, individually address each new South Carolina Presidential Candidate and their ambitions, and dig through some exciting moments from Chuck Todd's past. Hear Vincent and Chuck Todd's biggest fan - Joel Lourie - have a intriguing and personal conversation about the past, present, and future of S.C...2023-05-0852 minBourbon in The Back RoomGrass Roots Campaigns, Coherent Messaging, and The Rational Abortion Debate - With Representative Heather BauerVincent and Joel sit down with freshman representative Heather Bauer to talk about what it’s like to be a new legislator. They discuss tenacious politics and bringing politics back to the personal level, how to run a grassroots campaign, highlighting abortion issues for swing voters, and when to run on a single issue. 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. 2023-04-201h 05Bourbon in The Back RoomChanging Political Landscapes and Rural Representation - With Guest Senator J. Thomas McElveen IIIVincent 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 controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper l...2023-03-221h 07Bourbon in The Back RoomCriminal Justice Reform, The Charter School Experiment, and The Teacher Shortage in SC - With Guest Chairman of the Senate Education Commitee, Greg HembreeVincent 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 a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. Support th...2023-03-0859 minBourbon in The Back RoomGuns, Gambling, and Legalizing Weed - With House Minority Leader Todd RutherfordVincent 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 legislature's most controversial bills, and hear Senators Sheheen and Lourie riff on Nancy Mace's spectacular comedic routine. Join Senators Sheheen and...2023-02-2448 minBourbon in The Back RoomLIVE! At the South Carolina Realtor's Conference - With Representative Roger KirbyVincent 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 behind some of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this wee...2023-02-1052 minBourbon in The Back RoomA One-Party Legislature, The Changing Focus of Politics, and How to Herd Cats - With Republican Majority Leader Shane MasseyVincent 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 week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S...2023-02-021h 01Bourbon in The Back RoomTeacher Pay, Economic Development, and Abortion Rights in 2023 - With Speaker of the House Murrell SmithVincent 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 of the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upco...2023-01-201h 01Bourbon in The Back Room2022 Year End Recap, What to Expect in 2023, and Two Years of Bourbon in The Back Room - With Antjuan SeawrightVincent 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 lawmakers' actions in S.C. Support the showKeep up to D...2022-12-3056 minBourbon in The Back RoomAsking the Right Questions, Political Polling Success, and Grass Roots Mobilization - With Robert CahalyVincent 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 politicalPolling, 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, and continued republican domination. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode wh...2022-12-1651 minBourbon in The Back RoomMidterm Elections RECAP, S.C.'s Legislative Future, and a look at 2024 Elections - With Will Folks of FITS NewsVincent 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 bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at up...2022-11-231h 01Bourbon in The Back RoomSaving Education, Changing Political Landscapes, and How to Rally People Together - with Governor Dick Riley and Terry Peterson 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 Greenville has changed over the last 80 years. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's epi...2022-11-091h 08Bourbon in The Back RoomSky High Tuition, Board Troubles, and How to Run a Public University - with Dr. Harris Pastides, USC President EmeritusVincent 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 institutions, how that causes tuition to be at record highs, and hear insightful questions from the H...2022-10-2758 minBourbon in The Back RoomChildren's Advocacy, Gun Violence, Healthcare, and a Path into Politics - With Dr. Annie Andrews (D) 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 education, and so much more as they walk through her impressive campaign and her opposition's abhorrent rhetoric about the healthcare she provides. Hear how a...2022-10-1347 minBourbon in The Back RoomThe Real Abortion Debate - With Senator Margie Bright Matthews (D) and Senator Tom Davis (R)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 Penalty, and so much more. Hear two insiders tell us what's actually happening behind the scenes at our state c...2022-09-261h 00Bourbon in The Back RoomThe Upcoming Special Session, Reforming Foster Care, and UofSC's Board Controversy - With Senator Katrina Shealy (R) 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 issues. Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at ou...2022-08-2442 minBourbon in The Back RoomHow Democrats Can Win, What it Will Take to Turn SC Purple, and Behind the Scenes of Political Campaigns - With the Chair of the SC Democratic Party - Trav RobertsonVincent 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 capital.Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's...2022-08-101h 00Bourbon in The Back RoomThe Truth about "Cancel Culture", An Inside Look at Political Rhetoric, and Wes's New Best Selling Book - With Political Consultant Wesley Donehue 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 much more. Hear an insider tell us what actually is happening behind the scenes at our state ca...2022-08-0147 minBourbon in The Back RoomLocal Government Compared to State, An S.C. Democrat on Abortion Bills, and The Lebanese Caucus - With Representative Seth Rose 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 controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode whe...2022-07-201h 07Bourbon in The Back RoomThe Future of SC Abortion Law, Thoughtful Conservatism, and Slanderous Primary Races - With Representative Micah CaskeyVincent 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 the legislature's controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this we...2022-07-061h 03