13 Best South Carolina News Podcasts

1. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Rom Reddy, Alan Wilson +20 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 179Facebook 9.2KTwitter 8.6KInstagram 971 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium 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. Bourbon in The Back Room

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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!more Hosts Vincent Sheheen, Joel Lourie
Producer/Network Vincent Sheheen and Joel Lourie
Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Carolina, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests David Pascoe, Andrew Shue +10 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 199Facebook 1.3KTwitter 1.3K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Week In Review

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The Week In Review is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com. New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.more Hosts Dylan Nolan, Will Folks, Jennifer Wood
Producer/Network FITSNews
Email ****@fitsnews.com
Location South Carolina, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 358Facebook 58.7KTwitter 46.2KInstagram 31.2K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form 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
Location Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 193 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 74Facebook 205.1KTwitter 166.4KInstagram 129.4K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. We the Palmetto

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A podcast that focuses on Palmetto State politics with interviews with newsmakers, elected leaders and candidates.
Producer/Network Live 5 News/WCSC-TV
Email ****@live5news.com
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Recent Guests Michael Fronk, CJ Westfall +16 more
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. NOW Charleston

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Charleston's morning news podcast.
Producer/Network NOW Charleston
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Simple Civics: Greenville County

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Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina...more Host Nathaniel DeSantis
Producer/Network Greater Good Greenville
Email ****@podcaststudiox.com
Location Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Steward Watson, Allen Kellett +25 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 33Twitter 20 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 38.7KTwitter 61.5KInstagram 31K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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10. 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
Location Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jermaine Johnson, Krista Hinson +10 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Democracy in Depth

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FOX Carolina News sits down with experts to look at the landscape of local and national politics, along with the impact on South Carolina.
Producer/Network FOX Carolina News
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Location Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 1.7MTwitter 112.3KInstagram 145.7K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. 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
Location Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jordan Pace, Pieter Keyter +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 1.5KTwitter 797 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Grand Strand Politics

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🎙️ Grand Strand Politics 'The inside story of power, growth, and change along the Grand Strand.' A local podcast from Randal Wallace Presents A podcast covering the people, decisions, and issues shaping life along South Carolina's Grand Strand—from Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach to Surfside Beach and across Horry County. Local politics isn't abstract—it affects growth, development, taxes, public safety, and the future of the community. This show breaks down what's happening, who's involved, and what it means for residents, business owners, and voters across the Grand Strand...more Producer/Network Randal Wallace
Location Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Recent Guests Nick Vaugh, Kenya Hennigan +12 more
Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact