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Bourbon in The Back Room

Vincent Sheheen and Joel Lourie

An inside look at politics with Senators Sheheen and Lourie. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the important, fun, and sometimes weird world of South Carolina Politics. Learn how the laws that impact your life every day get made and find a unique perspective on connections around the state!

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S6 · E30
Wednesday · 36 min
S.C. GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE - ALAN WILSON
In this Episode of Bourbon Shots, Vincent and Joel sit down with S.C. Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate, Alan Wilson, to discuss his race for the state's highest office. Hear what it's been like running for office this year, Alan's perspective on South Carolina governance, what shapes his opinions on policies, how he would like to try to help South Carolinians, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E29
Monday · 21 min
S.C. U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE - DR. ANNIE ANDREWS
Vincent and Joel sit down for an episode of Bourbon Shots to hear how the campaign is going for Annie Andrews as she runs against Darline Graham for one of the biggest statewide political seats in South Carolina. Hear Dr. Andrews discuss how she plans to address constituents biggest concerns - including the BIG THREE, Affordability, Healthcare, and Corruption - what its been like campaigning across South Carolina, consistency in her campaign messaging, fundraising a grassroots campaign, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E28
Sunday · 45 min
SC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE, JERMAINE JOHNSON
Vincent and Joel sit down with Jermaine Johnson and Sam Skardon - candidates for SC governor and lieutenant governor to talk about democrat momentum in South Carolina. Hear Representative Johnson's vision for SC, how Sam Skardon became Jermaine's running mate, their outlook going into the general election, being millennial dads, kicking data centers out of communities, fixing healthcare, making life more affordable, and so much more! Learn about how Representative Johnson works across the aisle with, gets meaningful change done in SC, and brings people together to create benefits for the people of this State. Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E27
October 14 · 1 hr 18 min
LIVE! Midterm Elections and the University of South Carolina - Guest USC's Thad Westbrook
Vincent and Joel sit down to discuss proposals for eliminating the State income tax, the South Carolina midterms, gubernatorial race, political fundraising, Annie Andrews, how to win as a Democrat in SC, massive corporate spending by republicans, and continued mudslinging. Then hear Joel discuss the state of the University of South Carolina with Thad Westbrook, chair emeritus, in one of the University's most historic buildings. Hear about Thad's background, his family, his education, career as a lawyer at Nelson Mullins, how someone runs to be on the Board of USC, what it entails, some of the biggest changes at USC, College Athletics, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E26
October 6 · 57 min
LIVE! From Furman University - Mayor of Greenville, Knox White
Vincent and Joel sit down live from Furman University with the longest serving Mayor in Greenville history, joined by special guests Rep. Chandra Dillard, Sen. Jason Elliot, and Nick Theodore, to discuss the City of Greenville. Hear about Knox White's life and family, growing up in Greenville, the textile industry, turning Greenville into a successful southern city, increasing quality of life for residents, how government is structured in cities, when retail comes back to cities, bringing a waterfall back to downtown, and hear the mayor answer questions from students! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E25
September 21 · 23 min
Attorney General Candidate Richard Hricik
Vincent and Joel sit down with the Democratic candidate for South Carolina Attorney General to discuss his platform, his vision for the South Carolina AG's office, his background as a working man, accounting, working as a lawyer, his journey to South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about how Richard Hricik's office would make life better for regular South Carolinians by prosecuting bad debt collectors, preventing improper medical bills, protecting SC's environment, and using protective consumer affairs enforcement to stop our citizens from being defrauded. Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E24
September 15 · 57 min
S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture - Hugh Weathers
Vincent and Joel sit down with the Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, to discuss his family lineage of farmers, his history of public service in South Carolina, the fall of the dairy farm in SC, changes in the agricultural industry over the last decades, politics intersecting with illegal cock fighting, the details of how the Department of Agriculture actually works, how to create jobs through agriculture, and so much more! In Bourbon Briefs the Senators talk about the upcoming midterm elections, Darlene Graham's refusal to debate Annie Andrews in the US Senate race, Jermaine Johnson's path to win the Governor's race, how all politics is national, Tim Scott's controversial republican national convention speech, compare political antics to professional wrestling, the new moderating role of the S.C. house majority leader, and more. Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E23
September 1 · 1 hr
SC Workforce and Economic Activity - Guest, SCDEW Director, William H. Floyd
Vincent and Joel sit down with the Director of SC Department of Employment and Workforce, William H. Floyd, to discuss the economic state of South Carolina, the massive growth of our workforce, how an institution like SCDEW works, and how to be a leader in SC. Hear about William Floyd's background, family, work as an attorney and much more! Hear a bourbon briefs breakdown of the current political situation in SC, how a sister with no political background might win a SC Senate seat, Ralph Norman's ire, Annie Andrew's path to victory, the State Budget, and get an update on all things SC politics! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E22
August 18 · 54 min
State Budget and State Politics - Guest Maayan Schechter
Vincent and Joel sit down with all star journalist, Maayan Schechter, to discuss all things South Carolina politics, take a deep dive into the budget, talk about the extra 100 million dollars of funding proposed for scout motors, the democratic nominee for Governor choosing his running mate, a democrat’s chances in South Carolina, Lindsey Graham’s empty seat, his sister, Ralph Norman, Annie Andrews, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E21
August 8 · 29 min
SOUTH CAROLINA US SENATE VACANCY - Guest Ralph Norman
Vincent and Joel sits down for an episode of bourbon shots to get in the weeds related to the open US Senate seat left by the late Lindsey Graham and hear from one of the candidates vying for the special primary - Ralph Norman. Hear about his life, business, political message, 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 show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E20
August 6 · 30 min
SOUTH CAROLINA US SENATE VACANCY - Guest Mark Sanford
Vincent and Joel sits down for an episode of bourbon shots to get in the weeds related to the open US Senate seat left by the late Lindsey Graham and hear from one of the candidates vying for the special primary - Mark Sanford. Hear about his life, business, political message, 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 show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E19
August 3 · 1 hr 2 min
SOUTH CAROLINA US SENATE VACANCY - Guest Mark Lynch
Joel sits down for an episode of bourbon shots to get in the weeds related to the open US Senate seat left by the late Lindsey Graham and hear from one of the candidates vying for the special primary - Mark Lynch. Hear about his life, business growth, political message, 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 show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E18
July 18 · 1 hr 13 min
The Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham
Joel and Meg Kinnard discuss the life of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, his impact on the SC political landscape, the fallout in SC, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E18
June 27 · 45 min
Political Analysis and Runoff Results - with Guest Matt Moore
Vincent and Joel sit down with special guest, political analyst and strategist Matt Moore with First Tuesday Strategies to discuss the runoff results, the likely outcome of statewide elections, how political strategy can work, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E17
June 18 · 45 min
A CONSERVATIVE'S TAKE ON HOW TO FIX CLIMATE CHANGE - Guest Congressman Bob Inglis (R)
Senators Sheheen and Lourie sit down with former Congressman, Bob Inglis, to discuss his political views, the state of the nation, his conservative take on why Climate Change is important, his business RepublicEN, how to easily tax carbon emissions at low or no cost to the American citizens, the unrecognized cost of letting companies use our sky for free to make money, the modern age of politics, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E16
June 12 · 39 min
Primary Election Results and the State of South Carolina - Guest Jeff Collins - Associated Press
Vincent and Joel sit down with Jeff Collins with the Associated Press to take an insider look at the South Carolina primary results - some surprising outcomes, huge democratic turnout, and predictions on who might be our next governor, attorney general, and so much more! Hear a breakdown of whats happening in our State, theories on why, and listen to an expert's take on what drives the political atmosphere in SC! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E15
June 3 · 48 min
SC GOVERNOR'S RACE - ROM REDDY
Hear the Senators sit down with a candidate for the South Carolina Governor's office to get an in-depth look at who he is, why he's running for Governor, his business background, how he sees the future of South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about Rom Reddy's priorities for South Carolina, how the campaign trail and fundraising is treating him, and get an inside look at the hot republican primary race only days before the primary ends! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills, including re-districting, strange pressure points from the President's office. 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 show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E14
May 30 · 52 min
SC ATTORNEY GENERAL RACE - STEPHEN GOLDFINCH
Hear the Senators sit down with a candidate for the South Carolina Attorney General's to get an in-depth look at who he is, why he's running for AG, how he sees the future of South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about Senator Stephen Goldfinch's family, history as a JAG officer in the National Guard, and how the campaign trail is treating him. 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 show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E13
May 26 · 23 min
S.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL RACE - DAVID STUMBO
In this segment of Bourbon Shots, hear the Senators sit down with a candidate for the South Carolina Attorney General's to get an in-depth look at who he is, why he's running for AG, how he sees the future of South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about David Stumbo's family, history as a prosecutor in SC, and how the campaign trail is treating him. 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 show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
S6 · E12
May 22 · 57 min
Special Guest - US Senator Mark Kelly
Vincent and Joel sit down with Senior US Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona to talk about his path to politics, his family, his link to Top Gun the movie, flying jets, combat missions, aeronautical engineering, becoming an astronaut, his incredible journey to representing his constituents, his compelling vision for the future of the United States, 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 show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

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