40 Best South Carolina News Podcasts

1. FITSNews Week in Review

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Politics, Crime and Current Affairs from South Carolina and beyond.
Hosts Dylan Nolan, Will Folks, Jennifer Wood
Producer/Network FITSNews
Email ****@fitsnews.com
Location South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 328Facebook 56.5KTwitter 46.2KInstagram 28.1K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. South Carolina Lede

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South Carolina Lede is a podcast about the people, issues, and events shaping the Palmetto State. Join host Gavin Jackson and reporters from across the state each week for in-depth discussions of the biggest news affecting you, your family, and your fellow South Carolinians from state politics and legislative happenings inside the state house to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and more. It's the factual and timely information you need, with a dash of irreverent fun to keep it all interesting.MORE Host Gavin Jackson
Producer/Network South Carolina Public Radio
Email ****@scetv.org
Location South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 168Facebook 8KTwitter 8.6KInstagram 971 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Carolina Weather Group

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The Carolina Weather Group is a weekly talk show broadcasting each week from the Carolinas. The show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us!MORE Host James Brieton
Producer/Network CarolinaWeatherGroup.com
Email ****@jamesbrierton.com
Location Carolina Shores, North Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 23.1KTwitter 6.6KInstagram 690 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jul 2016 Get Email Contact

4. The Tara Show

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Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as 'Tara-ists' because of their passion and participation in the show.Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 'Personality of the Year!'In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for..MORE Host Tara
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@entercom.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 155 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Making It Grow Minutes

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Gardening and horticulture news and tips, as well as agricultural information from Amanda McNulty, the host of SCETV's 'Making It Grow' and Clemson University Extension Agent. Produced by South Carolina Public Radio.Making It Grow Minutes are produced by South Carolina Public Radio, in partnership with Clemson University's Extension Service.MORE Host Amanda McNulty
Producer/Network Amanda McNulty
Email ****@clemson.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Charleston Women Podcast

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Connect. Learn. Grow. This is the Charleston Women Podcast where you can meet like-minded, strong, independent, professional and inspiring local women.
Host Kim Russo
Producer/Network Mount Pleasant Magazine
Email ****@onbranddesigns.com
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 3.6KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 6.2K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Charleston's Retirement Coach

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Welcome to 'Charleston's Retirement Coach,' hosted by Brandon Bowen, seasoned financial advisor and founder of Bowen Wealth, LLC. Each week, join Brandon as he unpacks the complexities of planning for retirement with straightforward, actionable insights tailored specifically to help you achieve financial peace of mind.In Charleston and beyond, retirement planning can seem daunting. Brandon brings over two decades of experience directly to you, covering everything from investment strategies and estate planning to tax considerations and insurance options...MORE Host Brandon Bowen
Producer/Network Brandon Bowen
Email ****@bowenwealth.com
Location Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 399Twitter 82 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Carolina Code Cast™

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The tech podcast of the Carolina Code Conference, a polyglot conference for all who code that's held every August in Greenville, SC. The podcast features interviews discussing a wide variety of topics from around the programming, DevOps and security community. blog.carolina.codesMORE Producer/Network Barry Jones
Email ****@carolina.codes
Location Greenville, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Legal Bench

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Legal news of interest to South Carolina businesses from the team at Collins & Lacy law firm.
Host Christian Stegmaier
Producer/Network Collins & Lacy, P.C.
Email ****@collinsandlacy.com
Location Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 2.1KInstagram 300 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Left, Right & Local

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A fearless dive into backwater scandals, secrets, and power struggles, revealing how politics and corruption play out not just in Elloree, South Carolina — but in rural communities across America.Each week, community advocate Krista Hassell and actor Timothy Gibbs unpack the good, bad and ugly aspects of small-town life in America.MORE Email ****@protonmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Pints And Politics

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South Carolina State Representatives Brandon Guffey #48 and Heath Sessions #46 opine on the current legislative session over a pint. Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Producer/Network Rock Hill Video
Email ****@hometownops.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. While I Breathe

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'While I Breathe I Hope.' It's the state motto of South Carolina. It's about surviving and fighting and overcoming despair.While I Breathe is a wide-ranging program from the ACLU of South Carolina about the most important civil rights and civil liberties issues of our time. We feature interviews with people living and working on the front lines. We'll learn a few things and get to work building the state we deserve.MORE Producer/Network ACLU of South Carolina
Email ****@aclusc.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Explore North Augusta

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🎙️ Explore North Augusta is your front-row seat to the stories, people, and places that make this riverfront city unforgettable. Hosted by Mayor Briton Williams, this monthly podcast takes you along for an in-depth exploration of scenic attractions to historic streets, bustling events to tucked-away gems. Whether you're a resident, visitor, or just curious, join us as we explore local culture, meet inspiring locals, uncover hidden history, and keep you in the know about everything happening in North Augusta, South Carolina. MORE Host Briton Williams
Email ****@comcast.net
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Apple Rating 3/5 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Grand Strand Politics

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A podcast that looks at the politics of the Grand Strand Area of South Carolina: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach , Surfside Beach, and Horry County. 
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15. The SLOBcast

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Welcome to The SLOBcast - that's Slightly Legendary Old Broadcasters where we gather the pioneers of South Carolina's airwaves to reminisce about the golden age of radio and television.
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Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The SC Grower Exchange Podcast

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Join Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents for a weekly chat about what is going on in the fruit and vegetable fields around the state of South Carolina. Agents will discuss crops, weather, insects, diseases, weeds, and anything related to fruit and vegetable production. These timely updates will keep growers abreast and ahead of the game.MORE Producer/Network Clemson Extension Horticulture Program
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Soda City Living: Life, Culture, and Community in Columbia & South Carolina

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Welcome to Soda City Living: Life, Culture, and Community in Columbia & South Carolina. Hosted by Lisa Mustard, this podcast celebrates the people, places, and stories that make the Palmetto State a vibrant place to live, work, and explore.From local businesses and cultural landmarks to beloved traditions and hidden gems, each episode highlights the voices and events that shape Columbia and communities across South Carolina...MORE Email ****@lisamustard.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. South Carolina Local Businesses

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In this podcast, we highlight local businesses in Columbia SC. Whether you're a local shop owner or running an e-commerce empire, we'll cover everything to help your business grow. For More visit us at https://www.dbl07.co/MORE Producer/Network DBL07
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. South Carolina News and Info Tracker

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South Carolina News and Info TrackerStay updated with 'South Carolina News and Info Tracker,' your go-to podcast for daily news highlights and updates. From political developments to local events, we provide the essential news you need to stay informed about what's happening in South Carolina.MORE Producer/Network Daily Trackers News/Info
Email ****@mac.com
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20. Rapp on Jazz

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Rapp on Jazz, co-produced by South Carolina Public Radio and the ColaJazz Foundation, highlights the Palmetto State's connection to the history of jazz music and the current jazz scene. Join Mark Rapp, executive director of the foundation and host of SC Public Radio's ColaJazz Presents , for these 60-second segments covering everything from famous South Carolinians like Dizzy Gillespie and Eartha Kitt to the 'Big Apple' dance craze of the 1930s to the best clubs to experience jazz in the state.MORE Email ****@scpublicradio.org
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

21. Understand SC

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Understand SC is a weekly podcast from The Post and Courier bringing you the biggest stories shaping our state. Featuring in-depth conversations with reporters and original interviews with newsmakers, our show will help you better understand South Carolina.MORE Producer/Network The Post and Courier
Email ****@postandcourier.com
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 74Facebook 191.6KTwitter 166.4KInstagram 127.3K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. Being Extra

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Welcome to Being Extra—the political podcast where Jeni and Phillip break down news, drama, and government dysfunction with humor, side-eyes, and zero chill. From leaked group chats to why messaging matters, we bring the chaos and the clarity. We're pro-Democracy, anti-BS, and always extra. Tune in for politics, life, laughs, and the tea you didn't know you needed.Subscribe, share, and stay extra: https://linktr.ee/BeingExtraPodcastMORE Producer/Network Jeni Atchley and Phillip Sty
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 400Twitter 52Instagram 156 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Holy City Sinner Radio

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Holy City Sinner Radio celebrates the many sides of the historic and lively city of Charleston. From local news aggregation, helpful resources, and interviews to event listings, celebrity sightings, and party previews, the podcast serves as a hub for the city's happenings.MORE Host Christian Senger
Producer/Network Christian@holycitysinner.com
Email ****@holycitysinner.com
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 35.7KTwitter 61.5KInstagram 26.2K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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24. Ohm Radio

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Ohm Radio is a non-profit, non-commercial radio station located in the heart of beautiful Charleston, SC.
Producer/Network Ohm Radio 96.3 FM - Charleston, SC
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 4KTwitter 913Instagram 6.1K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Chamber Chats

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This podcast tells the story of local Kershaw County Chamber members and occasionally shares some business information that is important to the Kershaw County community. This podcast is a program of the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina, and focuses on our amazing business leaders and their commitment to this community.MORE Producer/Network KC Chamber of Commerce
Email ****@kershawcountychamber.org
Location Camden, New Jersey, United States
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 4.4KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. People of Greenville

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People of Greenville shares conversations with the people that make our city great. It is about the lives and the stories that shape our past and mold the future of Greenville South Carolina.MORE Producer/Network Eric Mitchell
Email ****@bizzapps.net
Location Greenville, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Behind The Golden Shovel

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This podcast is produced by the SouthernCarolina Alliance, a nonprofit, regional economic development organization that serves seven counties in South Carolina. Podcast guests discuss important issues affecting industry recruitment and job creation in the region which includes Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. Key economic drivers in the region are the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site and two Eastern seaports in Charleston and Savannah. For more information, please visit ****@southerncarolina.orgMORE Producer/Network SouthernCarolina Alliance
Email ****@southerncarolina.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

28. Just What the Doctor Ordered

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Bringing you a monthly dose of news you can use from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Email ****@dfscreativeconcepts.com
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Facebook 247.4KTwitter 229.3KInstagram 210.3K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Local + Uncommon

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About the show—Behind-the-scenes look at South Carolina's beloved Lowcountry through candid conversations capturing the experience and insight of thought leaders and change makers. About the host—Robert Vingi moved to the South Carolina Lowcountry in 1994. In the course of thirty years, Robert and his wife raised their three now-adult children between Charleston and Kiawah Island. Robert has a passion for history and special interest in recording the unique perspectives and stories of individuals who shaped the area's beloved landscape.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Understand Murdaugh

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Understand Murdaugh is a podcast from The Post and Courier, South Carolina's largest newspaper. Our award-winning reporters have spent more than a year digging into the Murdaugh saga to bring you the latest news and in-depth analysis as we cover this story of drugs, deceit and death in South Carolina's rural Lowcountry.MORE Producer/Network The Post and Courier
Email ****@postandcourier.com
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 337Facebook 191.6KTwitter 166.4KInstagram 127.3K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

31. Current Situation

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If you're tired of feeling disconnected from the political world, or if you're simply curious and want to learn more, 'Current Situation' is your go-to source that cuts through the noise of politics, delivering clear, insightful, and engaging information directly to you. Join South Carolina State House Representative Jordan Pace and his long-time friend Joshua Gale as they navigate the complex realm of politics, breaking it down into digestible, understandable pieces...MORE Producer/Network Gale Design & Marketing, LLC
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 1.3KTwitter 797 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. 4 All Things Lexington

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A weekly podcast dedicated to Lexington, SC with updates about Lexington South Carolina Things to Do, Places to Go, News, Businesses, Events and People
Host Angela Barrett
Producer/Network 4 All Things Lexington
Email ****@4allthingslexington.com
Location Lexington, South Carolina, United States
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Facebook 762Instagram 203 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. Inside 1801

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The University of South Carolina's Student Government presents Inside 1801, a podcast series that takes you, the listener, and connects you to USC and the Columbia community through the innovative leaders that make it the city of dreams. Inside 1801 takes its name from the founding year of the university and aims to spark a collaborative conversation between alumni and current student leaders as we discuss inspirational topics surrounding our campus. Hosted by Courtney Tkacs and Isabella Gonzalez, this podcast is produced in partnership with Garnet Media Group.MORE Producer/Network Student Government / Garnet Media Group
Email ****@mailbox.sc.edu
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Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. Beachside Briefings

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Welcome to the City of North Myrtle Beach, located in South Carolina! We are your hosts, Lauren Jessie and Officer Pat Wilkinson. Tune in as we talk public safety, special events, council decisions, and so much more!MORE Producer/Network City of North Myrtle Beach
Email ****@nmb.us
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Talking South Carolina

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South Carolina's Podcast on Who, What, Where in South Carolina! Smiling Voices, Beautiful Choices!!
Producer/Network Angela Barrett
Email ****@talkingsouthcarolina.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

36. 90.5 Seconds of the News

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A weekly news update curated by WUSC-FM, the University of South Carolina's official student-run radio station, with help from partners in The Daily Gamecock news organization and SGTV, USC's television station. 90.5 Seconds of the News is hosted, produced and edited by Sarah Craft, news director for WUSC-FM & HD-1 Columbia. Music is 'At the Restaurant,' courtesy of Monolog Rockstars under a Creative Commons 4.0 International License.MORE Host Sarah Craft
Producer/Network WUSC / Garnet Media Group
Email ****@email.sc.edu
Location Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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37. Breaking Barriers with Angel Heaven Lee

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Dedicated to shining a light on the systemic issues affecting marginalized communities, with a special focus on South Carolina. From threats to diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) to attacks on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, & accessibility, we dive deep into the policies &laws that impact BIPOC communities, immigrants, low-income individuals & families, the working class, & people with disabilities. Join me, as we break down the issues, expose injustices, & amplify the voices of those fighting for a more equitable world. Because when we fight for equity, we fight for everyone.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

38. The USC Sports Sorority

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The USC Sports Sorority highlights alumnae of the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications and their experiences working in the sports media industry. Featuring testimonials and in-depth interviews conducted by host Griffin Goodwyn, this podcast shows the unique relationships that women in sports media have developed with each other over time.MORE Estimated listeners
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39. Nature of the Upstate

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A podcast sharing my investigations of the natural world around the upstate, South Carolina. Since I'm new to this area, I thought I'd research different nature topics of what I've observed while exploring the outdoors and share my findings with you. So sit back, enjoy listening, and please subscribe. And remember to spend time outdoors!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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