Politics, Power, and Prosecution in South Carolina w/ Dick Harpootlian

From prosecuting a notorious serial killer to defending one of the most watched murder trials in modern history, Dick Harpootlian has seen every side of power and justice in South Carolina. Grace talks with the longtime attorney, former state senator, and Democratic Party chair about decades of state politics, party strategy, and how money and messaging shape who actually wins elections. Dick also digs into his new book on Pee Wee Gaskins, reflecting on criminal psychology, the death penalty, and how those cases changed him personally. It’s a candid, wide-ranging conversation that blends Southern political history, true crime, and hard-earned perspective. 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Who Is Dick Harpootlian? 01:54 Note on what County Council is? 03:27 Public Corruption Prosecution Work 05:58 What He Learned in the S 08:03 State Party Chair Leadership 14:18 Media, Narratives & Public Perception 16:10 Diversity, Quotas, and Caucuses 18:08 Pee Wee Gaskins Case Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewscon TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewscFrogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance CoalitionThe Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively.https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/