Podmetto Politics

Courtney runs down the legislative agenda for this session, and the gang gets a little depressed. Don't worry, this is (somehow) a funny one.

Yikes. The gang does their best to make sense of *gestures wildly* all this.

The gang reads the internet out loud while they wait for Lindsey to join the zoom and decides to just make that the o-fish-al recording.

The gang makes peace with an ass-whooping at the ballot box and finger pointing within the party, but it ain't all doom and gloom...

The gang airs grievances in advance of the big day, and also searches for silver linings.

The gang sits down with two exciting candidates for seats on Greenville County Council.

The gang reflects on RGB's death and our broken politics. Lindsey talks with a colleague about their legal battle against Governor McMaster's dubious private school voucher program.

Courtney, Chris, and Jake discuss local and Stat level events and activism, and stir up some drama with Greenville County Council. Plus, experience the thrills of a County Council public comment session!

The gang gets schooled by an expert on South Carolina's problematic monuments, and Lindsey talks to a young advocate about her battle against the "heritage" crowd.

The team chats with Adair Ford Boroughs and discuss her campaign for SC-2. Take a listen!

Jarrod, Courtney and Lindsey chat with Libertarian Candidate for President Dr. Jo Jorgensen. They chat her campaign, Libertarian policies and how she's running a 3rd party candidacy in a world overshadowed by Donald Trump's tweets.

The OG's, Chris and Jarrod, sit down to chat the Supreme Court's recent decision that the LGBTQ community is protecting from employer discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1968. After, Jarrod has a conversation with SC State Senate Candidate Dr. Dawn Bingham to discuss her expertise in public health and how she is campaigning during the COVID-19 public health pandemic.

Jake and Chris chat with Rhodes Bailey about his bid for SC House District 75 and what campaigning looks like during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Podmetto producer Jake Erwin and writer Billy Francis present a new, narrative podcast called 'Southbound: A Simon Fogg Mystery.' Enjoy this special preview just for Podmetto followers.

Chris, Jarrod, Lindsey, Courtney and Jake are joined by Jason Zacher, Senior Vice President for Business Advocacy with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, to chat the COVID-19 stimulus package and programs. Jason discusses the difference between the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), how upstate small businesses have been able (and mostly unable) to access these funds, and how he thinks the Governor's 'Stay Home' order may be pulled back to allow small businesses to operate.

Chris, Lindsey, Courtney, and Jake get together to catch up on the what's happening during the COVID-19 shutdown.

It's been 7 days that felt like 7 years. This past week included the SC Democratic Primary; Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, and Tom Steyer dropping out; Super Tuesday; and some real shitty happenings at Greenville County Council around LGBTQ issues. The crew chats all of this and gets back to our roots with local and state issues.

The entire Podmetto crew hit the road and went to Charleston for the 2020 Democratic Primary Debate hosted by CBS. The crew chatted with folks outside of the debate hall and at various watch parties across town. They wrap this episode with their final endorsements of the 2020 Primary campaign. Check it out!

Chris, Lindsey, and Jake talk about the Iowa Caucus, the injustice of library fines, and keeping our eyes on the prize in 2020. Jarrod takes a vacation from this episode and racks up a debt of haikus.

The crew chats with SC-4 candidate Kim Nelson and touch on the Greenville County Legislative Delegation meeting, Greenville City's new hate crime legislation, WREN's survey results on women in SC, and much more!

The crew talks about Jarrod advocating for LGBTQ Rights at Greenville County Council, second amendment "sanctuaries", civil disobedience, Mike Bloomberg conspiracies, and Hillary hating Bernie.

Jake & Lindsey try to get Jarrod & Chris to vote for Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary.

Freewheelin': the gang catches up on statehouse news and share stories about getting in trouble at school.

Chris, Jarrod, and Lindsey are back with a look ahead to the 2020 political landscape in South Carolina. They set some goals for the year and discuss what to watch for across the state over the next year. Then, Jarrod talks with Kat Taylor; wife of 2020 Democratic candidate for president, Tom Steyer.

Chris, Jarrod, & Courtney sit down with Amy O'Rourke to chat gun control, women's issues, and what it's like when your spouse says, "I want to run for public office."Amy is a mother, educator, small-business owner, and the wife of, now former, 2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke. The Podmetto crew sat down with Amy in one of her last interviews of her husband's campaign.

Democratic Candidate for Greenville City Council Matt Johnson joins Chris and Jarrod to talk his campaign, why local elections matter, and what his final days of campaigning will look like.

Jarrod and Courtney talk the latest presidential debate before Jarrod chats with 2020 candidate, and current Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio.

The Podmetto Crew found bonus content from the 2019 SCDP Convention with some badass women running for Congress in South Carolina. Lindsey sat down with Kim Nelson from SC-4 and Adair Ford Boroughs from SC-2. They chat early campaign thoughts and why they're jumping in to replace two conservative, ineffective Reps.

Jarrod sits down with Colorado Senator, and 2020 Democratic Candidate for President, Michael Bennet. They discuss his campaign, the issues facing America, why young folks need to show up, and, most importantly to Jarrod, which flavor cupcake they are going to order.

Chris Fedalei, Jarrod Wiggins, Courtney Thomas, Lindsey Jacobs, and Jake Erwin continue their analysis of the South Carolina Democratic Party's State Convention. They touch base with 2020 Presidential candidate, state leaders, and community activists from across the state while chatting their perceptions of the weekend.

With Chris away in Colorado for a family wedding, Jarrod recruited Podmetto Producer Jake Erwin, Community Leader Lindsey Jacobs, and Women's Rights Advocate Courtney Thomas to help cover the South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention.The convention featured over 20 Democratic Presidential Candidates and leaders from across the state.

Chris and Jarrod sit down with Greenville City Council candidate Lindsey Jacobs to discuss her campaign to become the next at-large councilperson in the fastest growing city in America outside of Texas.

Chris and Jarrod talk news from the Statehouse prior to this session ending. Then, Chris asks an exhausted Jarrod about his current campaign gig.

Chris and Jarrod sit down with Greenville City Councilor and Mayor Pro Tem, Jil Littlejohn. They discuss her most recent decision to not run for re-election in the City's 3rd District. The guys also discuss why they've been MIA for awhile and the exciting work Jarrod is doing in local politics.

Jarrod sits down with Charleston 'March for Our Lives' organizer and Lowcountry Students for Political Action leader Jacob Gamble. Jacob discusses the work of the organization and shares details on the upcoming march. The kids are truly leading.Chris and Jarrod also discuss their canvassing experience with Tina Belge's campaign as she fights to win the SC Senate District 6 seat in Greenville County.

Chris and Jarrod continue their discussion with The Greenville News Investigative Reporter Nathaniel Cary and lawyer Jake Erwin around civil asset forfeiture. They dive into who this practice disproportionately affects, potential state house legislation, and what's next for the practice recently restricted by the Supreme Court.

Chris and Jarrod sat down with Greenville News Reporter Nathaniel Cary and local lawyer (and Podmetto producer) Jake Erwin to discuss the Greenville News' series 'Taken' which discusses civil asset forfeiture. The series included the first-ever statewide research of civil forfeiture anywhere in the nation. Take a listen to learn about civil asset forfeiture and how it's funding (in a super sketchy way) police and sheriff departments across the state.

Chris and Jarrod are back for S2E4 with SC House candidate Garrett McDaniel! They also chat Drag Queen's 'indoctrinating' our kids (or so the local conservatives would like you to think) during story hour at an Upstate library and then tease the Greenville News series 'Taken'. Listen up!

Chris and Jarrod sit down with Phil Dudley to discuss the life of a Campaign Manager. Phil managed Mary Geren's 2018 bid for the U.S. House seat in SC-3. He discusses daily tasks, campaign struggles, and lessons learned for up-and-coming campaign managers, staff, and volunteers.They also talked recent headlines around same-sex foster parenting changes in South Carolina and bills in the State House regarding medical marijuana. And they get a little worked up on these issues...Take a listen!

Chris and Jarrod sit down and chat with Courtney Thomas from the Women's Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN). She's insanely smart, witty, funny, and a fierce advocate for women across South Carolina. Hear the work WREN is doing and how you can get involved.

Chris and Jarrod are back for season 2! It's a revised format with more news, more opinions, and continued insights on SC politics, campaigns, and candidates.Episode 1 features SC Senate 6 candidate Tina Belge in her quest to win the special election to replace new US Rep. William Timmons' in his former SC Senate seat. The seat hasn't been challenged by Democrats in decades and Tina lays out her vision for the district after years of experience in community building, redevelopment, and advocacy on the local level.

The 2018 Elections are DONE and Chris & Jarrod have their recaps, reactions, and thoughts. They took a few days to let the dust settle, final numbers come in, and for their election reactions 'bake' a bit.

Podmetto's Co-host Chris Fedalei and Producer Jake Erwin spent the evening at the SCETV Governor's Debate in Greenville. They chatted with folks prior to, and after, the debate about their expectations, thoughts, and 'who won' -- including on-site quick-take interviews with Democratic Candidate James Smith and his Lt. Gov. running mate Mandy Powers Norrell.

Chris and Jarrod sit down with Lucas Marchant; candidate for the 13th Circuit Solicitor. They discuss the role of Solicitors, the oversight they have in the local judicial and law enforcement processes, and how (and why) Marchant is running for the post as a 'Petition Candidate'.

We're back! Chris and Jarrod return for season 1.5-ish and focus on the mad dash to the finish line of the 2018 midterms. They also discuss the Kavanaugh hearings and the local implications (ie: Someone run against Graham in 2020...). Buckle up!

Candidate for Greenville County Council Jevarus Howard sits down with Chris and Jarrod to discuss his campaign, what does County Council do, why he's running now as a young Millennial and how his persistence has paid off over the years.

SC State Representative from District 23 Chandra Dillard joined Chris and Jarrod to talk about her view of what it takes to be a successful State Representative, how she balances 5 million different tasks and what it took to go from a City Councilor (one who took on an incumbent in her own party) to be a leader in the SC State House. Oh, she also delayed a phone call from Gov. Henry McMaster's office to knock out this interview -- just sayin'.

Chris and Jarrod sit down with 3rd Congressional Candidate Mary Geren. Mary is an educator, a mother and a fighter for the working-class -- because she comes from the working-class. Hear her plan to flip a "solidly red" district with a do-nothing representative to a blue district that fights for everyone. Mary used education to fight her way out of poverty and isn't done fighting to make the communities around her better. Enjoy the show!

Chris (The Former Candidate) and Jarrod (The Consultant) chat with SC House 26 Candidate John Kraljevich (The Numismatist). John shares great stories about his family, career and why he's running. He'll give insights on how to ask for money and Jarrod will show you how easy/quick it is to donate money to great campaigns -- like John's.

Chris and Jarrod recap the primary elections and runoffs, and look forward to the fall, highlighting races all across the state. They also get into a discussion about the DCCC improving candidate recruitment and Millennial engagement in the political process.

Greenville City Councilwoman Amy Ryberg Doyle joined Chris and Jarrod to discuss city-wide issues like parks & rec, transportation, affordable housing and how to engage with local constituents. Oh, and Amy is a Republican (Podmetto's first GOP guest!) so we dive into whether or not partisan politics has a role in local government.