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We the Palmetto
by Live 5 News/WCSC-TV
A podcast that focuses on Palmetto State politics with interviews with newsmakers, elected leaders and candidates.
Episodes
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Episode 68: WE THE PALMETTO: Democrats predict a blue wave
In this episode of the We The Palmetto podcast, Nick Reagan gets Spain’s thoughts on where she thinks Democrats could pick up positions in a state dominated by the GOP.
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Episode 67: We The Palmetto: First Congressional Debate
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt and Democrat Nancy Lacore go head-to-head in a debate from the Live 5 studio.
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Episode 66: We The Palmetto: Who won the gubernatorial debate
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan and state house reporter Stephen Biddix break down the performances of the two leading candidates for governor and speculate on how each candidate can win in November.
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Episode 65: WE THE PALMETTO: A Green Governor?
A Green Party candidate has never taken the South Carolina Governor’s mansion. Walid Hakim is hoping to change that.
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Episode 64: WE THE PALMETTO: Addison attempts a 3rd-party bid
Dr. Michael Addison is trying to make the third-party bid for governor work in 2026.
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Episode 63: We The Palmetto: Millennial dads are coming for the governor’s mansion
Johnson, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Skardon, his running mate, say they believe it’s time for a fresh perspective in South Carolina. At 41 and 38 years old, the pair say they bring that viewpoint.
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Episode 62: We The Palmetto: Peterson challenges Clyburn
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan speaks with Peterson about his plans for the country and the extent of his loyalty to President Donald Trump.
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Episode 61: We The Palmetto: CA Gov. Newsom brings his message to South Carolina
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan shares Newsom’s comments in Dorchester County and previews what his presidential message may sound like in 2028.
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Episode 60: WE THE PALMETTO: Promising polling inspires Democrat hopefuls
After a long and bruising GOP primary season, Democrats are now hoping for major upsets.
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Episode 59: We The Palmetto: Meet the people who go to Trump’s rallies
In this special episode of We The Palmetto, we meet a few of the people who drove all day, camped out overnight, and waited all day just to catch a glimpse of the president.
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Episode 58: We the Palmetto: What’s next for Rep. Nancy Mace
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Mace gives her thoughts on Tuesday’s special primary results and her prediction for the runoff.
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Episode 56: We The Palmetto: The top four political headlines from a busy week in South Carolina
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan breaks down the top headlines from a busy week in South Carolina politics.
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Episode 55: WE THE PALMETTO: Meet The Candidate: Richard Hricik (for Attorney General)
Democrats have a plan to take whatever control they can in November. That plan started with getting a candidate to run for every statewide office. Now it’s up to the candidates to shape the message, generate donations and ultimately convince South Carolina voters to give Democrats a chance.
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Episode 54: We The Palmetto: Meet the Candidate: Kasie Whitener (U.S. Senate)
Kasie Whitener is hoping to break the two-party control of South Carolina with a third-party bid for the U.S. Senate seat.
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Episode 53: WE THE PALMETTO: Meet The Candidate: Clayton Cuteri (for SC-01)
Everyone knows the two parties that dominate political discourse in America. Third parties and independents have occasionally taken a seat or two in Congress. And then there are write-in candidates: cue, Clayton Cuteri.
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Episode 52: WE THE PALMETTO: Stumbo prepares to take over Murdaugh case
Republican attorney general candidate David Stumbo weighs in on how recent Supreme Court decisions could impact South Carolina.
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Episode 51: WE THE PALMETTO: The Democrat playbook
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with McCawley to talk strategy and find out how Democrats could make gains in November.
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Episode 50: WE THE PALMETTO: Primaries Part 2 - runoff expectations
Get ready for another round of primaries. In this episode of We The Palmetto, two GOP county chairmen lay out the expectations.
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Episode 49: Meet the Candidate: Cody Simpson (for Ag Commissioner)
The race to be the next commissioner of agriculture in South Carolina just got competitive and is headed to a Republican runoff.
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Episode 48: WE THE PALMETTO: Meet the Candidate: Nancy Mace (For Gov)
Rep. Nancy Mace joins Nick Reagan for We The Palmetto just days before the election.
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Episode 47: Primary Primer ft. Asst. Prof. Mark Owens
With an important primary just around the corner, Citadel assistant professor Mark Owens helps lay out expectations for election night.
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Episode 46: Meet the candidate: Sam McCown (For SC-01)
Sam McCown has a long list of titles: doctor, engineer, businessman and economics nerd (self-imposed), just to name a few. He’s now added another to the list, candidate for Congress.
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Episode 45: Meet the candidate: Mark Lynch (for U.S. Senate}
Mark Lynch is challenging Senator Lindsey Graham for his seat in the U.S. Senate. He sat down with Nick Reagan in this episode of We The Palmetto.
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Episode 44: Meet the Candidate: Cindy Riley (for SC-01)
Cindy Riley sits down with Nick Reagan to talk about why she is running for South Carolina’s First Congressional District in this episode of We The Palmetto.
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Episode 43: Meet the candidate: Mayra Rivera-Vázquez (for SC-01)
Mayra Rivera-Vázquez is running as a Democrat for South Carolina's first congressional district. She sat down with Nick Reagan is the latest episode of our political podcast, We The Palmetto.
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Episode 42: Meet the Candidate: Billy Webster (for Gov.)
In this episode of We the Palmetto, Nick sits down with candidate Billy Webster for governor.
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Episode 41: Meet the Candidate: Ralph Norman (for Gov)
Congressman Ralph Norman is hoping a recent spike in the polls is a sign that his message is catching on with the Republican base that will choose the GOP nominee for governor.
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Episode 40: Meet the Candidate: Max Diaz (For SC-01)
For years, Democrat activists have been calling on the party to rebrand, bring in fresh ideas and get younger.
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Episode 39: Confederate Statues, Shrimpgate and farmers Ft. Lt Gov Pamela Evette
In this bonus episode of We The Palmetto, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette weighs in on her first debate performance, the future of confederate monuments and what it will take to protect South Carolina’s farmers and fishermen. Learn more about Evette's platform here. You can download the We The Palmetto...
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Episode 38: Meet the Candidate: Josh Kimbrell (Gov.)
State Senator Josh Kimbrell is facing an uphill battle in the race to become South Carolina's governor, but he says that is about to change.
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Episode 37: Meet the candidate: Matt Fulmer (For SC-01)
Matt Fulmer is hoping to go from the working world as a server to the halls of Congress. In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with Fulmer to discuss his plans and why his background is representative of what's needed in Congress.
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Episode 36: Meet the candidate: Bill Reeside (running for SC-01)
A retired nuclear engineer, Bill Reeside is offering voters an alternative to Republicans and Democrats and promising to do things differently if elected.
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Episode 35: First SC GOP Debate
Four candidates squared off in the first South Carolina GOP Gubernatorial debate on April 1. Those candidates were Attorney General Alan Wilson, Congressman Ralph Norman, Congresswoman Nancy Mace and State Senator Josh Kimbrell. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and businessman Rom Reddy choose not to...
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Episode 34: Meet the candidate: Nancy Lacore (SC-01)
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with Democratic candidate for South Carolina's First Congressional District, Nancy Lacore. She's a retired Vice Admiral in the Navy Reserve and ready to head back to Washington, D.C.
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Episode 33: Rom Reddy
On this episode of We The Palmetto, host Nick Reagan sits down with a new contender in the race to the Governor's Mansion; the founder of DOGESC, Rom Reddy
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Episode 32: Budget battles begin at the SC State House
In this episode of the We The Palmetto Podcast, Nick Reagan talks to Rep. Jordan Pace to talk about the controversial portions of the $15.4 billion state budget.
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Episode 31: Week 8 legislative update, budgets, bridges and Courtney Waters
Week 8 of the South Carolina Legislature has wrapped up. In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with Representative Courtney Waters to discuss the top issues at the State house.
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Episode 30: Meet the candidate: Tyler Dykes (SC-01)
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with Tyler Dykes, a man pardoned for his actions at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He's now running for Congress.
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Episode 29: Meet the candidate: Brandon Brown (U.S. Senate)
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with Brandon Brown to talk about his run for U.S. Senate.
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Episode 28: Week 5 legislative update, Democrats' dreams for SC-01
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Dorchester County Democratic Party Chairman Michael Fronk talks with host Nick Reagan about how Democrats plan to retake Nancy Mace's seat in Congress.
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Episode 27: Week 4 Legislative Update, Controversial bills and GOP Infighting
Nick Reagan sits down with Dorchester County GOP chairman CJ Westfall in this week's episode of We The Palmetto to talk about the bills going through the state house and conflict within the Republican Party.
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Episode 26: Week 3 Legislative update & S.C. Rep. Annie McDaniel
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan brings you the latest from Columbia, what you can expect next week, and reaction from state Rep. Annie McDaniel, the chair of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.
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Episode 25: Meet the Candidate: Alex Pelbath (for SC-01)
In this episode of "We the Palmetto," Ret. Lt. Col. Alex Pelbath talks with host Nick Reagan about his campaign for South Carolina’s First Congressional District and commanding the last flight out of the Afghanistan during the chaotic withdrawal in 2021.
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Episode 24: Week 2 legislative update and interview with SC Atty. Gen. Alan Wilson
Live 5's Nick Reagan looks at efforts to close partisan primaries to registered party members only, and talks to Attorney General Alan Wilson and his recently-announced gubernatorial running mate, state Sen. Mike Reichenbach.
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Episode 23: William Cogswell
In this episode, Charleston Mayor Williams Cogswell talks with Live 5's Nick Reagan about everything from new developments and affordable housing to ICE and the race for South Carolina governor.
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Episode 22: 2026 Legislative session preview with SC Sen. Brian Adams
In this episode of "We The Palmetto," Republican state Sen. Brian Adams from Berkeley County talks about what he thinks we need to pay attention to and the passion projects he’ll be pushing this year.
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Episode 21: Dick Harpootlian
In this special episode of "We the Palmetto," Former South Carolina Democratic Party chair Dick Harpootlian (right) joins Nick Reagan to table his new book, "Dig Me a Grave."
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Episode 20: Greg Ford
On this episode of We The Palmetto, South Carolina Dist. 98 Republican candidate Greg Ford talks about his campaign ahead of a special election.
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Episode 19: Sonja Ogletree Satani
On this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with South Carolina House Dist. 98 Democratic candidate Sonja Ogletree Satani ahead of a special election.
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Episode 18: Charleston GOP leader Andrew Boucher talks 2026 races
In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with Boucher to talk about everything from the midterms to fractures in the GOP and even a little college football with Championship Saturday on the horizon.
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