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South Carolina Lede

Gavin Jackson

Booking Overview

A South Carolina public-affairs news interview show focused on state politics, elections, legislation, and major issues affecting residents, with external guests including elected officials, legal figures, political scientists, and other public-policy experts. Credible pitches would include South Carolina officeholders, former public officials, election analysts, constitutional or legal experts, and academics with relevant state-policy expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show is locally focused but values authoritative, newsworthy guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 60.8k subscribers

Instagram: 19.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

audienceservices@scetv.org

sbirch@scpublicradio.org

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Host

Gavin Jackson - Political reporter and host for South Carolina Public Radio covering state politics, public policy, and government.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
South Carolina elected or former public officials, political scientists, election analysts, legal and judicial experts, and other authoritative specialists on state policy or government.
Required Achievements:  
Elected or appointed public office, Recognized academic or policy expertise, Senior legal or judicial experience, Direct involvement in major South Carolina elections or legislation

Recent Guest Discussions

Scott Huffmon - The State Of Play In The Midterm Elections And Polling In The U.s. Senate Race.

Annie Andrews - The Democratic Campaign In South Carolina And The State’s Upcoming Election.

John Cannon Few - His Judicial Career, Legacy, The Legislative Process Surrounding His Attempted Reelection, And Judicial Elections.

Recent Topics

Politics, State Politics, Elections, Legislation, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
South Carolina Lede
:

The Race to Replace Mace

October 17, 2026

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 17, 2026: we’re less than three weeks away from election day, with early voting starting Monday. Host Gavin Jackson sits down with First Congressional District candidates vying to replace outgoing Congresswoman Nancy Mace; we talk with Republican Charleston County Councilwoman Jenny Honeycutt and Democrat retired Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore; and more!

It’s a Great Debate, Charlie Brown!

October 13, 2026

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 13, 2026: we take you to the debate stage for the only U.S. Senate debate between Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, Republican Sen. Darline Graham, and Libertarian Kasie Whitener; we stay on the Senate trail and head to Charleston where U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, NRSC Chairman Tim Scott, and Sen. Graham participated in a fundraiser last week; and more!

Seeing (Less?) Red

October 10, 2026

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 10, 2026: we have some highlights from the one and only governor’s debate; we look at money flowing into the U.S. Senate race, and derogatory comments the President made toward Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews; we’re on the midterm trail with another national Democrat, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; and more!

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Frequently asked questions

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South Carolina Lede
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How do I get in touch with South Carolina Lede?

South Carolina Lede is hosted by Gavin Jackson. Its publicly listed emails are audienceservices@scetv.org and sbirch@scpublicradio.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for South Carolina Lede?

The publicly listed emails for South Carolina Lede: audienceservices@scetv.org and sbirch@scpublicradio.org.

How many listeners does South Carolina Lede have?

Podseeker estimates South Carolina Lede reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for South Carolina Lede?

South Carolina Lede typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: South Carolina elected or former public officials, political scientists, election analysts, legal and judicial experts, and other authoritative specialists on state policy or government. Common among recent guests: Elected or appointed public office; Recognized academic or policy expertise; Senior legal or judicial experience. Recent guests include Scott Huffmon, Annie Andrews, and John Cannon Few.

How hard is it to get booked on South Carolina Lede?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does South Carolina Lede cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, State Politics, Elections, Legislation, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

audienceservices@scetv.org

sbirch@scpublicradio.org

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