Bourbon in The Back Room

Vincent Sheheen and Joel Lourie
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Bourbon in The Back Room Podcast

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!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Carolinas - Heated Political Races and Statewide Updates - With Guest N.C. Representative Zack Hawkins

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, North Carolina House member, Zack Hawkins to discuss southern politics, N.C.'s changing political dynamics, and the heated battle for N.C.'s Governor seat. Hear about both states' public schools, funding, how local politics in both states impact the national political scene, a discussion on the S.C. Supreme Court's strong ruling on the use of public dollars for private schools, new laws on cellphones in classrooms, and so much more!Get your latest Stateho...

    49 min

  2. 30 AUG

    Valerie Bauerlein, Southern Dynasties and the Murdaugh Murders

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Valerie Bauerlein, national reporter for the WSJ, and talk about her career in journalism and her beginnings in South Carolina political reporting. They do a deep dive into her new book, The Devil at His Elbow, and talk in depth about the Murdaugh crime saga that has rocked South Carolina over the last several years. Hear political and journalistic insiders discuss the interwoven landscape of rural power and greed that led to the conviction of Alex M...

    1h 16m

  3. 20 AUG

    S.C. in National Politics and Landmark Changes in the U.S. - Guest, Political Insider Antjuan Seawright

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Antjuan Seawright and discuss national politics, the state of Washington D.C., how S.C. is still involved on a national scale, and so much more! Hear an insiders take on cell phones in classrooms, the death penalty, primary elections, S.C. in national elections, the first African American woman nominated for president, and what's going on behind the scenes in the presidential races. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale b...

    53 min

  4. 1 AUG

    S.C.'s Shift from Democrat to Republican and How All Politics is National - with Guest, Speaker David H. Wilkins

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Speaker of the House, Ambassador, and all-around statesman David H. Wilkins and discuss integrity in politics, the Speaker Wilkin's background, history in politics, growing up in Greenville, becoming the ambassador to Canada, and so much more! Take a look back at South Carolina when it was almost entirely run by Democrats, why that changed, and how leadership has shifted. Your hosts discuss wide ranging topics in South Carolina such as Nikki Haley's cryst...

    1h 1m

  5. 19 JUL

    Why to Run for Office, Improving South Carolina, and the State's Money Troubles - With Guest, Republican Senator Larry Grooms

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Senator Larry Grooms, and discuss his family and background in business, the most recent updates on LOFTISgate, magistrate judge qualifications, how state funds get allocated, and the argument for school choice and public funding for it. Hear how Senator Grooms and Joel come from similar backgrounds, the S.C. Budget, how the senate has changed over the years, and so much more!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some o...

    1h 8m

  6. 3 JUL

    Runoff Elections and Close Races - With Guest, Senate Candidate Jeffrey Graham

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Senate Candidate Jeffrey Graham who just won his runoff by less than 30 votes! They discuss the recent primaries, close races, how to win elections in South Carolina, the freedom caucus, losing Katrina Shealy in the Senate, and changes in rural representation. Hear about what it takes to run a competitive political campaign, governance in South Carolina, what our future look like, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hea...

    54 min

  7. 13 JUN

    ELECTION RESULTS! - From Congress to the Statehouse - With Guest Russell Ott

    Vincent and Joel recap the election results from the South Carolina Primaries. They discuss the races spanning from national offices to local House races, how elections work in South Carolina, who is winning, and who will require a run-off to determine candidates in the General election. They discuss the HOT OFF THE PRESS Russell Ott and Dick Harpootlian race for the Senate and hear firsthand what it's like to win a contentious primary race in South Carolina. Hear about the future of South Ca...

    49 min

  8. 29 MAY

    Political Integrity, the Freedom Caucus, and Republican Leadership - with Republican Representative Micah Caskey

    Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative Micah Caskey and discuss the republican party, changes in politics, the "grifters" and "fraudsters" of SC politics, state agencies, funding our institutions, the ignition interlock bill, open carry laws, medical cannabis, and so much more! They dig into the priority of interests for politicians, how it has changed over the decades, and discuss the good of the State in conservative hands. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear first...

    55 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Vincent Sheheen and Joel Lourie
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Bourbon in The Back Room
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