The Whole Truth - Greenville County Democratic Party

More critical thinking fun assessing the right-wing radio morning show by Tara Servatius, as well as some other snippets by our fearless leader and Fox. Join us as we actually listen to their REAL statements and assertions with a healthy dose of reality, a smidge of research and of course, criticalthinking.

Continued civics explainers for your understanding with SCHouse of Representatives District 23 representative, Chandra Dillard. She meets with Stacey Mars and helps us all understand the role and how it is the closest to the people – at the state level.

Charles Morris presents this next pod in our Special Serieson Civics in Greenville County. He talks with the newest member of the Greenville City Council, Tina Belge and they cover the general functions of the council and its relationships with the local County Council. They also take a quick glimpse into the future planning.

Qualifications a plenty - as you will hear from the Democratic nominee for the South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. Charles interviews DeShawn Blanding who got educated in this area, worked in crafting policy – including the Farm Bill – and intends to bring this capability back home to South Carolina.

Steve Ramirez, the 1st Vice Chair of the GCDP presents this civics “lesson” covering precincts, districts and gerrymandering and how they affect your vote and political voice.

Lynn Ramirez meets with the Chair of the GCDP, Stacey Marsand shares her view of the wide variety of pressing issues impacting SC House District 16. Lynn is the Democratic nominee for the District 16 race in the South Carolina Statehouse.

Special Series episode 1 of Civics in the Greenville County area. Stacey Mars explores Boards & Commissions with GCRA board member, Ms. Joanna Reese. She shares some of the functions, the limitations and most time-critically, the application process and timing for applying for one of these positions in our localgovernment. Are you ready to step up?

Steve and Lynn Ramirez review the numbers, the results, therecords, and other surprises occurring in the SC primary elections. They look at the ballot expectations for the general election in November and discuss what is needed on the road from here to this critical election.

If the stress of the Primary Elections has worn you down orcontributed to your anxiety or even depression, join us with a professional who helps people manage through those emotions and helps you build resilience to the causes of those stresses. Stacey Mars talks with the upstate’s licensedclinical Psychologist, Dr. Jessica Rabon. They discuss stress, anxiety, and how to better manage the world we are experiencing right now.

Candidate for Greenville County Council District 23, DavidC. Mitchell presents his view of the distinction between Affordable and Accessible/Attainable housing with land banking and how that relates to gentrification impacts. Theyalso discuss overbuilding, smart growth, and green spaces and business opportunities for all.

Our 3rd Vice Chair meets with Vincent Coe and gets to understand his vision for the Treasurer's office. His expertise from the banking world gets translated directly into the responsibilities we need for a Treasurer.

Charles meets with the candidate for South Carolina’s StateHouse District 24, Caroline Avinger. They talk about her plans and values she will bring to Columbia.

Cody Dean joins us in a discussion with GCDP Chair StaceyMars. Cody is the Democratic Party nominee as the candidate for the District 19 Greenville County Council seat, currently held by the council’s chair Benton Blount. It’s a big task but Mr. Dean is up for it.

Stacey meets with US Congressional candidate Ernest Mackins who is competing to be the nominee for District 3. They chat about his service to his students, service in the military and to the country, includingeducation beyond just the four-year degrees, like mechatronics and other tech school options.

Stacey has a chat with this candidate for the SC Secretaryof State, Edwina Winter who shares her very unique perspectives of how she can help solve several of the issues facing South Carolinians.

Charles and Ms. Aiken sit down over video conference todiscuss her viewpoint on the plight of areas in District 23 in Greenville. She shares some of her history including fighting against ecological injustices – and even cancer clusters – and explains why she is stepping up.

Charles and Greenville County Councilman Alan Mitchell chatabout the high priority needs of the county and the upcoming session’s priorities for the county. Workforce Housing and Infrastructure (Roads) are the keys he sees.

Charles Morris interviews Representative Wendell Jones who is running as  a candidate for SC House of Representativesin District 25. They talk about how the housing crisis is real and here now and discuss some of the legislative wins from the year.

Justin Sanders is our special guest candidate on this episode. Charles hosts and gets at some of the philosophical foundations on which Mr. Sanders approaches the political sphere. But he also lays out some deeper level details and plans for when he is in office.

Charles caught up with Lisa Ellis as she is running for the South Carolina state-wide position of Superintendent of Education. Ms. Ellis shared a lot of her background and explained why she is running for this role, as well as sharing her plans for improving public education in this state.

Steve and Lynn bust a full ballot of myths about voting in South Carolina. They expose the realities about voting here, from the clarifications about what it means that SC has “Open Primary” elections, to the National level bogus claims that all those “illegals are voting.”

Charles interviews the experienced candidate Eunice Lehmacher, who is running to be the representative in South Carolina’s US House District 3, to replace Sheri Biggs. Find out why her experience in the health care realm will be a great advantage.

Debunking and Exposing some of the latest partial truths, BS and logical fallacies and propaganda coming from the Republicans and their mouthpieces. Here we look at the right's partial talking points on the "Jack Smith Arctic Frost" actions, as well as some others.

Stacey interviews Catherine Flemming Bruce who is a candidate for US Senate for South Carolina.

Charles and Steve Discuss the logical fallacies, rhetorical problems and falsehoods of another Right-wing Propagandist on WORD Radio, the morning show host, Tara Servatius.

Stacey and Charles Interview with SC State Chair of theDemocratic Party, Christale Spain with some additional legislative happenings discussed between Charles and Steve.

Stacey and Charles interview SC Gubernatorial candidate Mr. Mullins McLeod and uncover why he feels he would be able to fix some of the corruption in SC politics.

Charles and Steve debunk and critique another segment of extremist right-wing radio on “That’s Not The Whole Truth.” Then Charles interviews a third SC candidate for the USSenate, Mr. Kyle Freeman.

Charles and Steve debunk and critique another segment of extremist right-wing radio on “That’sNot The Whole Truth.” Then Charles interviews a third SC candidate for the US Senate, Mr. Kyle Freeman.

Stacey Mars, Chair of the GCDP, interviews Dr. JermaineJohnson, Democratic candidate for the Governor of South Carolina.

Stacey Mars, Chair of the GCDP, interviews Dr. JermaineJohnson, Democratic candidate for the Governor of South Carolina.

Brandon Brown is our guest on the pod, with Charles Morris interviewing him, discussing his candidacy for the US Senate, representing SC.

Brandon Brown is our guest on the pod, with Charles Morrisinterviewing him, discussing his candidacy for the US Senate, representing SC.

Charles and Stacey interview Dexter Reaves, one of the twoWrite-in Candidates for the SC Legislature, in the special election that occurred Dec 23, 2025.

Charles and Stacey interview Dexter Reaves, one of the two Write-in Candidates for the SC Legislature, in the special election that occurred Dec 23, 2025.

In this episode, Charles and Steve, the 1st Vice Chair of the GCDP discuss several topics including: 1) the increase in health care prices due to the Republican lead congress allowing the Premium TaxCredits to expire, 2) the SC Governor’s race, and 3) nationwide gerrymandering.We also introduce a new segment called “That’s Not The Whole Truth,” where we analyze the content of right wing radio.

In this episode, Charles and Steve, the 1st Vice Chair of the GCDP discuss several topics including: 1) the increase in health care prices due to the Republican lead congress allowing the Premium TaxCredits to expire, 2) the SC Governor’s race, and 3) nationwide gerrymandering.We also introduce a new segment called “That’s Not The Whole Truth,” where we analyze the content of right wing radio.

Stacey interviews Sylvia Wright, the Democratic candidate for SC Superintendent of Education.

Stacey interviews Sylvia Wright, the Democratic candidate for SC Superintendent of Education.

Brief celebration of victories by Tina Belge and LillianBrock Flemming in the Greenville City Council and a nudge to run for office and get ready for the Mid-terms.Interview with Courtney McClain, candidate forUS Congressional District 4 for SC.

Brief celebration of victories by Tina Belge and Lillian Brock Flemming in the Greenville City Council and a nudge to run for office and get ready for the Mid-terms.Interview with Courtney McClain, candidate for US Congressional District 4 for SC.

GCDP covers current events including the firing of the SCElection Commission Chair and the SCOTUS Voting Rights case.

GCDP covers current events including the firing of the SC Election Commission Chair and the SCOTUS Voting Rights case.

GCDP 3rd Vice Chair sat down with Lillian Brock Flemming who is running for re-election to the Greenville City Council.

GCDP 3rd Vice Chair sat down with Lillian Brock Flemming who is running for re-election to the Greenville City Council.

GCDP Interview with Greenville City Council - At Large Candidate, Tina Belge. Along with a brief essay from SC State Representative Wendell Jones from District 25.

The Whole Truth Podcast by the Greenville County Democratic Party. The hosts interview US Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews and go deep into her views on the current situation in South Carolina.

The Whole Truth Podcast by the Greenville County Democratic Party. The hosts interview US Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews and go deep into her views on the current situation in South Carolina.

This is the second interview of two, with Councilman Ken Gibson of the Greenville City Council.Post show reference mentioned by Councilman Gibson was Billionaire Joe Lonsdale and Cicero Institute.

This is the Greenville County Democratic Party's launch show with special guest interview from the Greenville City Council, Dorothy Dowe.