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Latest Episodes

A tale of two Trump endorsements
June 17, 2022

There were two primary contests in South Carolina where an endorsement from former President Donald Trump was in play, each with different results.

Opera 'Omar' makes its world premiere in Charleston
June 10, 2022

The opera "Omar" made its world premiere in Charleston at this year's Spoleto Festival. Mena Mark Hanna, the general director of the festival, explains the historic significance of this debut of a new

The GOP primary showdown in SC-01
May 27, 2022

This week, senior politics reporter Caitlin Byrd breaks down why this race in South Carolinas 1st Congressional District is the most closely-watched Republican Congressional primary in the state.

What SC lawmakers did and didn’t do in 2022
May 19, 2022

This week, we're recapping what South Carolina lawmakers did and didn't do during the regular legislative session that wrapped up last week and what's still on legislators' agendas when they reconvene

What will happen in SC if Roe v. Wade is overturned
May 13, 2022

This week, were talking about what would happen in South Carolina if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Last year, the state passed a six-week ban on abortions, but that law has been blocked by the courts be

Gunfire that stopped youth baseball games sparks debate over how to respond
May 06, 2022

Reporters explain how city officials and community members responded after gunfire interrupted children's baseball games at a park in North Charleston. The incident reignited discussions about how to

The return of Charleston restaurant reviews
April 28, 2022

Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a restaurant review? This week, we peek behind the curtain with help from The Post and Courier’s new contributing critic, Robert Moss.

Listen again: How Greenland contributes to Charleston's flooding problem
April 21, 2022

This week, we're revisiting this story which explored how melting ice in Greenland has a profound effect on Charleston's coastline.

The state of the COVID pandemic in SC
April 14, 2022

Cases of COVID-19 are low right now, but what else should we know about the state of the pandemic here in South Carolina? Dr. Michael Sweat, director of the Medical University of South Carolina’s Cent

New to Charleston? We have some advice.
April 08, 2022

This week, we're sharing some advice from our newsroom for people who are new to the Charleston area, whether that's the best spot to catch a sunset, where to see live music or why you shouldn't wade