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Small Business "Backbone" Podcast — 58 episodes

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Tired of high electric bills? Expert talks about plug-in solar.

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Energy expert expresses concerns about Santee Cooper's proposed rate hikes

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Small business warned about AI tools liability

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Many SC small towns are on a "Roster of Shame" for corruption, mismanagement and infighting

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GOP Gubernatorial candidate, Rom Reddy, warns of the danger of corporate money in elections

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Gubernatorial candidate Nancy Mace ready to take on data centers

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New report sheds negative light on South Carolina transparency on data center incentives

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Senator Leber on needed AI regulations: The longer we ignore it, the harder the fight is going to be.

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Senator Kennedy pushes for small business property tax relief

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Deepfake expert has warning for all politicians

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SC Professor talks about his experience in Minnesota

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National non-profit consumer organization pushes for states to regulate AI

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National coalition supports regulating AI to protect the public

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Sierra Club managing attorney gives update on state efforts to regulate data centers

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Rep. Brandon Guffey on protecting children from digital threats

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Georgetown, SC, Mayor-Elect makes case for his Forward Party and city’s economic future

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Crisis with access to capital for small businesses explained by former U.S Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary, Antonio White--Backbone" Podcast

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Protecting the "Rule of Law" is goal of national small business organization

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SC GOP state Senator defends “freedom of speech”. Criticizes government silencing efforts

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National Guard network expresses concerns on misuse of state armed forces

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More than 12 million small business owners and employees are facing a dramatic rise in health insurance premiums, unless Congress acts

22

Lt. Governor Evette talks about her background, McMaster’s surprise ask, issues, and her take on her gubernatorial opponents

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Karen Riordan leading association of nonprofits

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Rep. Hamilton Grant—drum major to state legislator—leadership counts

25

First-term Senator Ed Sutton talks liquor liability, energy and childcare access

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Rep. Heather Bauer sees the need for a stronger Democratic Caucus on important issues

27

Freshman House member, Robert Reese, talks about what led to his run, DEI, and energy

28

Sen. Rex Rice calls this year one of the best legislative sessions and explains

29

Rep. Seth Rose on social media literacy, the transformation of Columbia's Five Points, and padel tennis (????)

30

First term Senator, Allen Blackmon, talks about the experience and major bills

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Rep. Jerry Govan points to SC's strong economy to question why an anti-DEI bill

32

Senator Darrell Jackson reminisces on his 32 years of service and changes

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Ayesha Driggers talks about the many services of the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities

34

General contractor, Cliff Wilson, discusses how immigration and tarrif policies are impacting his business

35

Rep. Gil Gatch shares fascinating story of his background and talks about family law, the budget and tort reform

36

SC Senate President Thomas Alexander shares the history of his position and his fentanyl bill

37

Representative Todd Rutherford, House Minority Leader, discusses legalized gambling, second chance for previously incarcerated and ticket scalping

38

Representative Micah Caskey describes functions of Rules Committee, the budget process and pay for local law enforcement

39

Representative Brandon Newton discusses the House budget, taxes and election laws

40

Rep. Blake Sanders relates interesting stories of his life adventures

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Rep. Roger Kirby shares information of the problems facing rural South Carolina

42

Nick Callas, a Columbia attorney, explains Social Security disabiliy and challenges to the system

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Senator Ronnie Cromer talks South Carolina's high boat tax

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Representative Spencer Wetmore of Charleston discusses her infrastructure bill to help cities manage growth, DEI and human trafficking

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Senator Tameka Isaac Devine discusses need for firearm liability insurance and other issues

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Representative Craig Gagnon talks about chiropractic, healthcare education and Medicaid expansion

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Angela Barrett talks about her two podcasts: "Talking South Carolina" and "4 All Things Lexington"

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Representative Jay Jordan talks about the issues of energy, teacher pay, school choice and more

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Representative Neal Collins discusses his many bills addressing public education

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Election reform is the focus of several bills introduced by Representive Jermaine Johnson.

51

Senator Majority Leader Shane Massey discusses legislative priorities, energy and tort reform

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Senator Brad Hutto talks about his role as minority leader, AI generated child pornography and state energy needs.

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Representative Davey Hiott talks about his role as Majority Leader

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Senator Russell Ott discusses education and election reform

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Senator Tom Davis talks about nuclear energy's possible role in the state's future energy needs

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Dr. Vicki Young - CEO of The South Carolina Primary Health Care Association

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Energy Sustainability and Small Business Challenges: A Conversation with Eddy Moore

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Introduction to Small Business "Backbone" Podcast