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Alex Murdaugh finished law school at the University of South Carolina in 1994. The judge who now holds his future finished at the same school in 1993. Twelve months apart, same building, same degree — and two lives that could not have run in more opposite directions. He walked into a family firm with a century of Lowcountry power behind it. She walked out with law books other people had to buy for her, opened a solo practice, and spent twenty-five years grinding before the General Assembly ever put her on the bench. Now those two paths collide in the biggest retrial this state has ever seen.If you've followed every turn of this case, this episode is your full briefing on Judge Debra McCaslin. We trace how Chief Justice Kittredge's order handed her exclusive control over every motion, every hearing, and the retrial itself. We dig into her real history with Dick Harpootlian — the shared office space, the video poker class action, the murder case where she refused to revoke his client's bond. And we look hard at the other side of her ledger: the triple-murder trial where she sentenced both defendants to life, and the DNA challenge she shut down that the appeals court later upheld.Then the stakes: McCaslin will decide whether this trial leaves Walterboro, how a death penalty demand gets handled if the Attorney General follows through, and how much of the financial-crimes evidence the next jury actually hears after the Supreme Court said the first jury heard far too much. Every road in this case now runs through one woman — and the Murdaugh name means nothing to her.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MurdaughRetrial #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #TrueCrime #DebraMcCaslin #Harpootlian #MurdaughNewTrial #SouthCarolina #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh

Mike Switzer interviews Meghan Rowe, co-founder of White Leaf Provisions in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Most fly fishing guides are just focused on finding fish. Carter Allison is focused on building community.In this episode, we sit down with Charleston, South Carolina fly fishing guide Carter Allison to talk about chasing redfish in the Lowcountry, becoming a guide at a young age, and his vision for creating a stronger community among guides and anglers in the Charleston area. Carter shares how a love for fishing turned into a business, what he's learned from spending countless days on the water, and why relationships matter just as much as the fish we catch. While Carter isn't a dad yet, his passion for mentorship, serving others, and investing in people made this conversation a natural fit for the show. Whether you're a fly angler, a guide, a business owner, or simply someone who loves hearing stories about following your passion, you'll find something to enjoy in this episode.https://www.flyfishingofcharleston.com/InstagramGet your Dads On The Fly Merch in our online store .Check out our sponsors:⁠https://turtleboxaudio.com/⁠https://nativesflyfishing.com/https://saludabeads.com/https://rambler.co/

Daquan sits down with Richard Thomas, Chairman of Beaufort County 250, to talk about one of the most significant anniversary celebrations in American history — and why Beaufort is at the center of it. From the town's role in the events leading up to the American Revolution to the year of commemorations happening right here in the Lowcountry, Richard shares the history, the mission behind Beaufort 250, and why this moment matters far beyond South Carolina. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠adam@thebrandrevolt.com⁠.

This week our guest will be novelist Brian Thiem, from Hilton Head Island, and we'll be talking about his series of novels about the Mudflats Murder Club.Brian draws from his experience as a former detective and cold case investigator, to craft suspenseful stories set on the fictional Spartina Island in the South Carolina Lowcountry. His latest book in the series is A Killer in the Cordgrass (2026, Severn River Publishing/Simon and Schuster).

Bill Murray Meet Jan Vogler: A "Rain-Soaked" New Worlds Review My pal Robert McCready and I went to see America's beloved actor Bill Murray with classical musicians Jan Vogler, Mira Wang and Vanessa Perez. It was an evening of magic in the Lowcountry of South Carolina at Middleton Place, a breathtaking location. Poignant, light-hearted, thought-provoking, funny? It was all of those things. When Bill sang the very last note of "America" by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, the performers all took a bow. In the never next moment buckets of water began pouring down. We scrambled to the car, but still managed to record some thoughts about the show. Watch or listen and hear the highlights and what the boys thoughts.

What comes to mind when you think of South Carolina? Maybe it's Charleston's cobblestone streets, beautiful beaches, or Spanish moss hanging from ancient oak trees. But South Carolina has much more to offer than its coastline. In this episode, I sit down with Lora from The Mom's Guide to Hiking, an outdoor enthusiast and mom who loves exploring South Carolina's mountains, waterfalls, forests, and state parks with her family. Together, we talk about hiking with kids, staying safe on the trails, the benefits of spending time outdoors, and some of South Carolina's unique cultural traditions. Along the way, you'll learn about the Lowcountry, oyster roasts, college football rivalries, and why South Carolina offers such a surprising variety of landscapes. ⭐ Start improving your English today! Learn more about the Academy. ⭐ Take part in our Free 14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the Friday, May 22, 2026, broadcast of The Tara Show, Lucy in Greenville called into WYRD (WORD) with two distinct, sharp political theories regarding the brewing South Carolina Republican primary chaos:1. Is David Pascoe Secretly a Democrat?Lucy's first question attacked David Pascoe's political identity, questioning if his recent party switch was a genuine ideological conversion or pure political opportunism.The Context: Pascoe served as a high-profile Democratic Solicitor for years and was even touted for Attorney General as a Democrat in 2022. He only officially switched to the Republican party in April 2025.The Skepticism: The caller echoed Donald Trump's blistering online attacks that labeled Pascoe a "RINO and total fraud." Lucy questioned whether Pascoe's jump to the GOP was simply a calculated calculation because Democrats have not won a statewide race in South Carolina since 2006, making a primary run on the Republican ticket his only viable path to winning the Attorney General seat.2. Is Rom Reddy a "Plant" Working Against Conservatives?Lucy's second question raised a conspiracy theory popular in Lowcountry political circles, questioning if multi-millionaire DOGE SC founder Rom Reddy is actually a political "plant" or spoiler candidate.The Context: Reddy built massive sway among South Carolina conservatives by funding the DOGE SC reform movement to gut government waste. However, he shocked the political establishment by suddenly dissolving his advocacy group to launch a Quixotic bid for Governor.The Skepticism: The caller questioned Reddy's motives, pointing out the suspicious timing of his organization giving Pascoe a "green check mark" endorsement despite Pascoe's long history as a progressive Democrat. Lucy floated the theory that Reddy's abrupt shift from a conservative reformer to a chaotic gubernatorial candidate—while backing party-switchers like Pascoe—is a deliberate play to fracture the traditional conservative vote and protect the established political machine in Columbia.

Time is a weapon in Alex Murdaugh's retrial, and both sides know exactly how to use it. The AG promised speed — retry aggressively, as soon as possible. That urgency is strategic. Wilson's office built the first case and has institutional knowledge of every witness and every vulnerability. That asset expires when Wilson leaves office in January 2027.This Murdaugh channel episode maps the pre-trial chess match that could determine the outcome before a jury is ever seated. The defense has every incentive to slow things down. Pre-trial motions on financial evidence, venue change arguments, expert witness disputes — each one legitimate, each one consuming weeks or months. If the defense can push the trial past the AG transition, the prosecution team may change mid-stream.The judge assignment is the single most consequential pre-trial decision. Whoever presides over Trial 2 interprets the Supreme Court's constraints on financial evidence — deciding how much of the prosecution's motive narrative survives. The judge controls procedural pace, motion schedules, and continuances. A judge who moves aggressively favors the state. A judge who gives both sides room to prepare favors the defense.Venue presents its own complication. Colleton County's jury pool is contaminated not just by saturation coverage but by the lived experience of a local clerk who tampered with their own trial. The defense argues for relocation. The prosecution may resist because Lowcountry jurors understand the Murdaugh dynasty's influence firsthand. Federal case developments add another unpredictable element — unresolved questions about Murdaugh's plea deal create scheduling risks and competing legal demands. The pre-trial decisions are being made outside public view. By the time the trial starts, the battlefield is already shaped.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #AlanWilson #SCSupremeCourt #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #MurderTrial #AttorneyGeneral #MurdaughCase #HiddenKillers

Every part of the animal. Every part of the story. Amethyst Ganaway grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, where food and land were never separate — fresh seafood, garden vegetables from neighbors, and what you were eating tomorrow was already part of today's conversation. In this episode, the chef, food writer, and cultural archivist takes us inside her Gullah Geechee heritage, how leaving South Carolina and working in restaurant kitchens brought her into whole animal cooking, and why she wants Black people to come to Charleston not with heaviness, but with pride. Amethyst also gets into the disconnect between chefs and farmers, what gets lost when Black food traditions get repackaged without context, and the story behind her forthcoming book From tha Roota to tha Toota — written entirely in her own voice, on her own terms.

What happens when a group of local Charleston women with almost zero collective offshore fishing experience decides to enter South Carolina's premier billfish tournament? You get an unforgettable story of community, laughter, and incredible impact. In this episode, host Brian Cleary untangles the lines to explain a groundbreaking local event with a heart of gold. Joining the conversation are Loyd Weston, Marina General Manager at the beautiful Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, and Kelly Carroll, organizer for a unique local tournament squad named team "Fishing for a Cause." Kelly clears up the confusion behind the event's names: her team is taking to the water from June 4th through June 17th to compete in the Carolina Ladies Billfish Classic—the first-ever all-female tournament of its kind in South Carolina targeting massive offshore species like Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. The exciting tournament is a dedicated, charity-driven division of the historic, statewide Carolina Billfish Classic. But the real heart of the story is why they are doing it. Team "Fishing for a Cause" is raising vital tournament funds for Share Our Suzy (SOS)—a beloved local non-profit originally founded as Save Our Suzy to support local photographer Suzy McGrane during her courageous battle with breast cancer. Following her legacy, SOS focuses entirely on the critical, everyday financial gaps that insurance doesn't touch. They step in to pay for a patient's mortgage, utility bills, groceries, car payments, childcare, and gas cards so cancer warriors can focus 100% on healing without facing financial devastation. Tune in to hear how this self-proclaimed group of "newbie" lady anglers is proving you don't need a lifetime of fishing experience to make massive waves of support for women fighting breast cancer in the Lowcountry. To follow their journey, get involved, or offer your support, connect with them on Facebook at the Fishing for a Cause - We Need You!

The American Justice System isn't a courtroom—it's a carnival.In this explosive episode of TZ Scandal, Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin tear down the "Carolina Circus" that just handed a family annihilator the keys to a new trial. Alex Murdaugh didn't beat the evidence; he beat a system so desperate for a payday that a court clerk allegedly tampered with a jury just to sell a book. From the 86-year legal dynasty of the Lowcountry to the blood-stained gates of Rockingham, the playbook remains the same: If you have enough status, the truth is negotiable.INSIDE THE MADNESS: The Becky Hill Betrayal: How a greedy clerk turned a double-murder trial into a personal book tour. The O.J. Blueprint: Kato Kaelin reveals the "Hero Worship" within the LAPD that allowed a "God Complex" to override physical evidence. The Elite Loophole: Why the "System" is designed to protect the predators and ignore the victims. Is it more dangerous when a corrupt cop like Mark Fuhrman poisons a case, or when a "clown show" court clerk like Becky Hill poisons a jury for a few dollars in royalties?The circus is in town, and the clowns are running the court.

Check out Episode #402 of The Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast, Valerie Bauerlein talking about her book "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky speaks with the founder of Bushel of Prints, a studio specializing in illustrated wrapping paper and printed goods inspired by memory, pattern, and everyday storytelling.The conversation explores how even ephemeral, everyday materials like wrapping paper can carry meaning through design. It considers how pattern becomes a form of visual language, and how illustration can transform ordinary places and objects into part of personal and cultural rituals.Together, they discuss the relationship between design and memory, the emotional role of gifting and presentation, and how small-scale creative work can shape the way we experience everyday life.This episode looks at pattern not as decoration, but as a way of marking time, memory, and connection through design.RESOURCES:Visit the Bushel of Prints website here.Follow along on Instagram.If you enjoy Grandma's Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!For Joe Nelson, the paranormal was never just a passing fascination. From childhood, he was drawn toward ghost stories, haunted places, and the unexplained. But after moving to South Carolina, surrounded by the deep history and legends of the Lowcountry, that curiosity turned into something much more serious.Determined to investigate the stories for himself, Joe formed his own paranormal team and began exploring locations tied to tragedy, violence, and unexplained activity. From abandoned jails and historic buildings to private homes filled with unsettling encounters, he has spent years searching for answers in places many people refuse to enter after dark.Along the way, Joe has experienced moments that challenged his understanding of reality itself—encounters that continue to stay with him long after the investigations end. He joins us to share the cases, the evidence, and the chilling experiences that convinced him some spirits never truly leave.#HauntedSouthCarolina #LowcountryGhosts #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostHunters #HauntedHistory #SouthCarolinaHauntings #TheGraveTalks #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedPlacesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOFor Joe Nelson, the paranormal was never just a passing fascination. From childhood, he was drawn toward ghost stories, haunted places, and the unexplained. But after moving to South Carolina, surrounded by the deep history and legends of the Lowcountry, that curiosity turned into something much more serious.Determined to investigate the stories for himself, Joe formed his own paranormal team and began exploring locations tied to tragedy, violence, and unexplained activity. From abandoned jails and historic buildings to private homes filled with unsettling encounters, he has spent years searching for answers in places many people refuse to enter after dark.Along the way, Joe has experienced moments that challenged his understanding of reality itself—encounters that continue to stay with him long after the investigations end. He joins us to share the cases, the evidence, and the chilling experiences that convinced him some spirits never truly leave.#HauntedSouthCarolina #LowcountryGhosts #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostHunters #HauntedHistory #SouthCarolinaHauntings #TheGraveTalks #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedPlacesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Become a Parajunkie and support the show:Patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcastTonight, we descend into the haunted heart of the Lowcountry.From Charleston's infamous Lavinia Fisher (Also occasionally pronounced “La-vine-ia” or "La-vine-na" in some retellings) and the terrifying legends surrounding the Old City Jail, to the tragic and deeply powerful story of Igbo Landing on the Georgia coast, to Jacksonville's abandoned “Devil School,” this episode explores the ghost stories, folklore, and dark history buried beneath the Southeast coastline.Along the way we dive into:The legend of America's “first female serial killer”The haunting folklore of Igbo LandingFlorida's terrifying abandoned Devil SchoolPublic executions, haunted jails, and Lowcountry urban legendsSatanic panic, ghost lore, and Southern horror historyAs a Parajunkie you'll get:• Ad-free episodes• Exclusive investigations and livestreams• Access to evidence reviews and behind-the-scenes content• Bonus episodes including The Fix• A welcoming paranormal communityFollow us everywhere:

James Lasdun's latest is 'The Family Man: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh,' turns to the real-life Southern saga that captivated the country. Lasdun digs beneath the headlines surrounding disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, tracing generations of privilege, power, corruption, and violence in South Carolina's Lowcountry.The result is part true-crime page-turner, part portrait of a family dynasty collapsing in public. His novels, memoir, poetry, and short story collections have won many awards, and his essays have appeared in the New York Times, the London Review of Books, and The New Yorker, among other publications.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Richard Kammen, author of the book Tortured Justice Alabama. During his fifty-year practice, Richard (Rick) Kammen was one of Indiana's top criminal defense lawyers and a nationally recognized expert in defending homicide and capital cases. He also defended numerous white-collar and complex cases involving alleged obscenity and healthcare issues.   Rick graduated from Ripon College cum laude in 1968 and New York University School of Law in 1971. Admitted to the Bar in 1971, he began his practice after service in the United States Army. Now semi-retired, Mr. Kammen still speaks to groups of lawyers and consults with lawyers throughout the United States.   When he retired, Rick began writing fiction. His first novel, Tortured Justice Guantanamo Bay, inspired by his work in Guantanamo, was published in the spring of 2023. His second novel, Tortured Justice South Carolina, set in the Low Country of South Carolina and Mexico, was published in 2024. Rick's most recent book, Tortured Justice Alabama, which fictionally describes the prosecution of a physician for performing a legal abortion, was published in March 2025.   Rick now lives and writes in Hilton Head and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.   In my book review, I stated Tortured Justice Alabama is a political thriller by Richard Kammen - and this is a book that will get you thinking about what you believe and why. Richard immediately introduces us to the main characters - a 12-year old girl, raped and impregnated by her cousin, her mother who only wants the best for her daughter, a local doctor who isn't allowed to perform an abortion because of state laws, and an out-of-state doctor who lives in a state with legal abortion. When the mother crosses states lines so her daughter can terminate the pregnancy, everything changes swiftly, and we are introduced to the attorney who takes on the case!   Whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, I think you will find this story riveting. Why? Because few social issues - or the laws that regulate them - are as cut and dried as they seem. What actually constitutes the health and well-being of the mother - and who gets to decide? Should mental health be a consideration? Or age? Or rape? Or incest? Does someone of 12 have the ability to make these choices? Should a parent be able to decide for a minor? What if the parents don't agree? Can a doctor in a state allowing abortion be tried for performing one on someone from another state that doesn't allow abortion? When does the law supersede the doctor/patient relationship? And so much more!   This is a really well-written book that will make you think. I highly recommend it.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Richard Kammen Website: https://richardkammen.com/ FB: @authorrichardkammen FB: @RichardLKammen IG: @kammenlaw LinkedIn: @Richard Kammen X: @kammenlaw   Purchase Tortured Justice Alabama on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4bMl2Ml Ebook: https://amzn.to/4lOUNJS   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #richardkammen #torturedjusticealabama #politicalthriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Mike Switzer interviews Katherine Bergmann, communications and community relations director for Volvo Car's U.S. operations in Ridgeland, SC.

The Murdaugh family built a powerful legal dynasty in South Carolina's Lowcountry, with three generations serving as solicitors and running a prominent personal injury firm for nearly a century. Alex Murdaugh, the fourth-generation lawyer, lived a double life of opioid addiction and massive financial crimes, embezzling millions from clients and the firm while his son … Continue reading Episode 507: Family Killer Alex Murdaugh and the Murdaugh Family Saga

“Justice may have been served, but the human element of the story didn't seem to add up.” — James Lasdun In March 2023, Alex Murdaugh — wealthy scion of a South Carolina prosecutorial dynasty — was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and his son Paul at their family estate. With its opioid addiction, fatal boat crash, staged suicide, and a cousin called Eddie, the case could have been invented for our true crime age. And who better to tell the story of the mysterious Mr Murdaugh than the literary crime writer James Lasdun whose 2023 New Yorker piece about the trial became the magazine's most-read story of the year. Lasdun's new book, The Family Man: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh, tries to answer the one question the trial never answered. Why would a father annihilate his son? The prosecution claimed that Alex killed Maggie and Paul to distract from a web of financial crimes about to be exposed. While this is theoretically possible, Lasdun acknowledges, it is totally implausible psychologically. Coming from a family of prosecutors, Murdaugh would have known he would be the prime suspect. And this family annihilator, as the prosecutor described him, murdered not just his wife, but his boy. Who would annihilate their beloved child to muddy a prosaic embezzlement? The Southern gothic case isn't over. The court clerk who managed the Murdaugh trial resigned in disgrace after it emerged she had interfered with the jury — fabricating a Facebook post to remove a juror who was bending toward acquittal. Murdaugh has appealed to the South Carolina Supreme Court. A retrial isn't inconceivable. But even if the murder conviction is overturned, Murdaugh faces forty years inside for his financial crimes. So he's never going free. But James Lasdun's core question remains unanswered. Why? “Justice may have been served,” Lasdun concludes, “but the human element of the story didn't seem to add up.” Mr Murdaugh remains a mystery, perhaps even to himself. Five Takeaways •       The Family Annihilator: A Psychological Category: The term “family annihilator” — first used at the Murdaugh trial — is not a well-developed criminological category. There isn't much psychology behind it. What Lasdun found in his research: most family annihilators are men who kill their families when they believe everything is about to be taken from them — not out of hatred, but out of a grotesque form of ownership. The family is theirs. If their world is ending, the family ends with it. This pattern, Lasdun argues, begins to illuminate what happened at Moselle. Not excusing it. Illuminating it. •       The Thirteen Minutes of Mystery: The murders took place in a thirteen-minute window at the kennel at Moselle. In thirteen minutes, Alex was supposed to have shot his wife with a shotgun and his son with a rifle, staged the scene, called 911, and composed himself sufficiently to appear on a video call immediately afterward showing no signs of distress. Lasdun's question: was he capable of that? The prosecution said yes, and the jury agreed. Lasdun is not saying they were wrong. He is saying that the how and why of those thirteen minutes remain genuinely mysterious — and that the mystery is part of what makes the case important. •       Cousin Eddie and the Staged Shooting: Three months after the murders, Alex arranged a meeting on a rural road with his cousin Eddie — a distant relative — and emerged with an entry and exit wound at the back of his head. Alex claimed he had asked Eddie to shoot him dead so that his surviving son Buster could collect his $10 million life insurance. Eddie denies this account entirely. The police concluded quickly that the “shooter” was not a stranger seeking vengeance for the boat crash, as Alex had initially claimed. Lasdun's reading: Alex was trying to reinforce the vendetta narrative that would implicate Anthony and Connor Cook, the young men who had been on the boat when Mallory Beach was killed. •       The Court Clerk and the Removed Juror: One juror was leaning toward acquittal in the final hours of deliberation. That juror was removed from the jury on the last day of the trial, after the clerk of court produced evidence that the juror had been indiscreet about the case on Facebook. It subsequently emerged that the clerk had fabricated the Facebook post. She resigned in disgrace. The Murdaugh appeal is partly based on this interference. The South Carolina Supreme Court has taken it seriously. A retrial is not inconceivable. The legal situation is still live. •       Murdaugh as an American Story: Lasdun's book, like Capote's In Cold Blood, is not ultimately about a crime. It is about a society. The Murdaughs were prosecutors — the family that put people in prison, that sent people to death row. The corruption that enabled Alex's embezzlement was not unusual in Hampton County; it was systemic. The opioids that fuelled his addiction were everywhere. The insularity and entitlement of the Lowcountry ruling class created the conditions in which Alex Murdaugh could operate for twenty years without exposure. The murders are a symptom. The disease is American. About the Guest James Lasdun is a poet, novelist, memoirist, and staff writer at The New Yorker. He is the author of The Family Man: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh (W. W. Norton, May 5, 2026), Afternoon of a Faun, Give Me Everything You Have, and many other works. He was born in London and lives in Brooklyn, New York. References: •       The Family Man: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh by James Lasdun (W. W. Norton, May 5, 2026). •       James Lasdun's two New Yorker pieces on the Murdaugh case — the magazine's most-read stories of the year. •       Truman Capote, In Cold Blood — the comparison Lasdun's reviewers have drawn and that the interview raises explicitly. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple Podcasts

Alex Murdaugh was once a powerful personal injury attorney from a deeply entrenched legal dynasty in South Carolina's Lowcountry. For nearly a century, the Murdaugh family held extraordinary influence over the region's legal and political system, beginning with Alex's great-grandfather, Randolph Murdaugh Sr., who founded the family law firm in 1910 and later became solicitor for the 14th Judicial Circuit. Three generations of Murdaugh men held that prosecutor position consecutively for roughly 87 years, creating a family empire that blended legal power, political connections, and immense local influence across several counties. The family's law firm, known for lucrative civil litigation cases, became one of the most recognizable firms in the state, while the Murdaugh name itself carried enormous weight with judges, law enforcement, and local officials throughout the region. Alex Murdaugh grew up inside that legacy and eventually joined the family firm, presenting himself publicly as a successful lawyer, family man, and member of one of South Carolina's most prominent legal families.That image collapsed spectacularly beginning in 2021 after a series of scandals and criminal investigations exposed what prosecutors described as years of fraud, theft, addiction, and deception. Public scrutiny exploded after Alex's wife Maggie and son Paul were found murdered at the family's Moselle hunting estate in June 2021, a case that quickly became one of the most closely watched murder investigations in America. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered allegations that Alex had stolen millions of dollars from clients, law partners, and settlement funds over many years, while also orchestrating bizarre schemes to conceal his finances and personal problems. In 2023, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering Maggie and Paul and sentenced to life in prison, though he has continued to maintain his innocence. The downfall of the Murdaugh family became symbolic of the collapse of an old Southern legal dynasty that many critics argued had operated for decades with little meaningful oversight because of its immense institutional influence in South Carolina.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

An immersive account of a seemingly loving father's transformation into a "family annihilator."In March 2023, Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife and younger son at Moselle, their home in South Carolina's Lowcountry. By then, the story had become headline news across the country, with its revelations of corruption in high places, massive fraud, opioid abuse, fake suicides, suspicious accidents, and the generational recklessness of the wealthy legal dynasty at its center. Having covered the case for The New Yorker, where his article became the magazine's most read story of the year, the acclaimed novelist James Lasdun brings his long-standing interest in the darker drives of the human psyche to an investigation into the serial embezzlements, fatal boat crash, and other events leading up to the slaughter at Moselle. “Justice may have been served,” Lasdun writes in the preface to The Family Man, "but the human element of the story didn't seem to add up."Having traveled extensively in the Lowcountry, Lasdun draws on original interviews (including with Murdaugh's notorious "Cousin Eddie"), transcripts of phone calls Murdaugh made from prison, the literature of criminal psychology, and the murder trial itself. Deeply researched, sharply written, and with the page-turning intensity of a Southern gothic novel, The Family Man constructs a masterful portrait of Murdaugh and the mind-boggling crimes that wreaked havoc on his community. THE FAMILY MAN: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh—James Lasdun

Text me!In this engaging interview, Sasha Horne and I sit down to break in the BDC live podcast studio. I share my journey from corporate recruiting to podcasting, my love for the Lowcountry, and insights into building a successful podcast and community in Beaufort. Discover tips for aspiring podcasters, the vibrant local festivals, and how to connect with other inspiring entrepreneurs.PS: This was the very FIRST one, but stay tuned for more! Support the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called Feminine Founder Marketing. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE

You can find out more about Dyron's Lowcountry at www.dyronslowcountry.com Also on Facebook and Instagram @Dyrons_Lowcountry Suaze - You can hear more from him on iTunes and www.suaze.soundcloud.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok at Eating Alabama.  You can also find us at www.eatingalabama.net. Contact me by email at Nick@eatingalabama.net

Today I am joined by Molly Basile! Molly is an interior designer based in Charleston, SC, with a passion for creating spaces that blend timeless elegance with everyday practicality. Specializing in traditional design with a fresh, modern twist, Molly has a unique ability to transform houses into homes that are a true reflection of each client's personality and style. Her approach is clean, inviting, and always mindful of comfort, incorporating vibrant colors, rich textures, and thoughtful details.With professional experience in interior space planning, textiles, and color trends, Molly founded her design firm in 2018. Her love for well-curated, functional spaces began at an early age, and she is known for crafting beautiful, livable environments. When she's not in the studio, Molly enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.In this episode Molly and I talk about her journey to becoming an interior designer, how she started her business, what scaling an interior design business has been like, budget conversations with her clients, and so much more! Molly's InstagramMolly's WebsiteGood Friends of the Low Country 

Host Brian Cleary sits down for an inspiring conversation with Sarkis Ohannessian, the Race Director for the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk, taking place in Mount Pleasant on May 3, 2026. Sarkis shares his personal journey from a career in California law enforcement to spearheading this meaningful event in South Carolina. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was born from the tragic events of September 11, 2001, following the heroic footsteps of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller. Sarkis explains the foundation's vital mission: to "do good" by supporting the families of our nation's fallen military members and first responders. By promoting 9/11 education and preserving the memory of those lost, the foundation honors our greatest heroes through over 80 annual events nationwide. This year marks a milestone as the event comes to Park West in Mount Pleasant, SC for the first time. Listen in to learn how this 5K offers a unique opportunity for the Lowcountry community to walk or run in solidarity with our heroes and ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten. To register, donate, volunteer or find out more about the run visit RunWalkMountPleasant.t2t.org

George Motz is a self-proclaimed Burger Scholar, as well as an author, filmmaker, and TV host who's been called the “foremost authority on hamburgers” by The New York Times. George grew up on Long Island, but he has deep family ties to South Carolina on his mother's side. He spent a lot of time in the Lowcountry as a kid, soaking up the food and culture, which helped shape his lifelong passion for American cuisine. That passion eventually led him to create the 2004 documentary Hamburger America, which he produced, directed, shot, and edited himself. In 2016, he released his first cookbook, The Great American Burger Book, and he also brought his expertise to television as the host of Burger Land on the Travel Channel. And in 2023, George opened Hamburger America, an acclaimed restaurant in New York City where he's serving some of the best burgers you'll ever taste. Sid talks to George about the cultural significance of hamburgers, the men and women who make them, and what drives him to preserve and celebrate these American institutions. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denna vecka startar vi en serie i 4 delar där vi går igenom advokatfamiljen Murdaugh från South Carolina. En släkt som styrde Lowcountry i SC i nästan 100 år men allt skulle kulminera 2021 med stulna pengar, knarksmuggling och 5 dödsfall vilket kom att bli dynastins död! I första avsnittet går vi igenom släkthistorien där vi får träffa Randy Murdaugh Sr, Randy "Buster" Jr och Randy III Murdaugh där vi går igenom hur de tog över både den lagliga och olagliga delen av South Carolina. Huvudsaklig information kommer från boken The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty av Valerie Bauerlein. En bok vi uppmanar alla att läsa Stöd Oknytt på Patreon för att öka kvalitén på avsnitten och ta del av bonusmaterial: https://www.patreon.com/oknytt Följ Oknytt på sociala medier!  Insta: @oknyttpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oknyttpod  Har du en berättelse du vill att vi ska ta upp? Maila den till: oknyttpod@gmail.com  

Mike Switzer interviews Landon Messal, CEO and founder of SiteMarker in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Daquan sits down with Captain Thornton Lacy, General Manager of Coastal Expeditions Beaufort, to discuss his 15-year maritime career, the expansion of ecotourism in the Sea Islands, and the vital role of conservation through exploration. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠adam@thebrandrevolt.com⁠.

Drift into deep, restorative sleep with Spring Rain in the Southern Lowcountry, a soothing sleep story set in the timeless beauty of Charleston.On a balmy spring afternoon, wander through the quiet streets South of Broad, where magnolias bloom, palmettos whisper, and the air carries the soft promise of rain. Stroll along the Battery as the light shifts and storm clouds gather, then retreat to a historic home where candlelight flickers, rain falls steadily, and the world softens into stillness.From the scent of jasmine and salt air to the gentle rhythm of rain on the rooftop and soft rolling thunder, every detail is designed to calm your mind and ease your body into rest. It's time to dream away.This guided sleep story is perfect for:• Falling asleep naturally• Calming an overactive mind• Relaxing after a long day• Creating a peaceful nighttime ritualWelcome to Michelle's Sanctuary—where you can rest, reset, and gently drift into sleep.

 **Keith Urban Takes Cruise Ship Gig After Divorce from Nicole Kidman**Keith Urban, 58, accepted a modest singing gig on the Top Shelf Country Cruise ship following his costly divorce from Nicole Kidman.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join host Kim Russo for an inspiring conversation with Jenna Hodsdon, the visionary owner of Pack Athletics. Discover how Jenna transformed her passion for gymnastics into a premier All-Star competitive cheer powerhouse with locations in West Ashley (Charleston), SC. Pack Athletics is about more than just sports; it's a community dedicated to building strong, confident individuals. Jenna shares her journey from self-taught cheerleader to managing a team of over 40 staff members across two thriving locations—with even more expansion on the horizon. Whether you are looking for recreational classes, summer camps, or elite regional and international competitive teams, this episode covers the diverse opportunities available for athletes from age six months through young adulthood. Tune in to learn how you can become part of the "Pack" and why this business is a cornerstone of Lowcountry youth athletics. Learn more online:AllAboutThePack.com

Join host Brian Cleary as he sits down with Danielle Motley, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mount Pleasant, SC. Danielle's journey began as an 18-year-old, she walked into the shop and immediately fell in love. Now operating out of their convenient new location next to Lowe's in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, Danielle and her team are dedicated to helping local enthusiasts transform their yards into vibrant habitats. In this episode, Danielle shares essential advice on selecting the right bird feeders, tools, and specialized foods tailored to your specific goals. You'll learn about the game-changing No-Mess Bird Seed and professional strategies for keeping unwanted critters away from your feeders. Whether you live in a house, an apartment, or a townhome, Danielle explains the best times and methods to attract a wide variety of species to your space. The conversation also covers modern birding trends, including camera birding and helpful apps to identify your visitors. Plus, don't miss the highly informative discussion on why common habits—like feeding bread to birds and fowl—might be doing more harm than good. Listen in to discover how to make your yard a welcoming retreat for the Lowcountry's beautiful bird population. For more information on a wide variety of birding subjects visit online at WBU.com/mtpleasant or at Facebook.com/WBUMtPleasant/ and Instagram.com/wbumtpleasant/ for social connections.

Jordan Szustwal returns for in depth turkey discussion on calling, methods, and tactics that'll better position you in the woods this Spring.  An experienced woodsman, Jordan hails from the Low Country and pursues turkeys on many landscapes including pressured public land.  Go back and listen to Episode 50 from 2024 and follow him on social media. Thanks for listening.@palmetto_pursuit@switz_6

Step into the vibrant heart of the Lowcountry's newest cultural hub with Keely Enright, Executive Director and Producer of The Village Repertory Co. In this episode, host Brian Cleary explores The Venue MTP, a 9,000-square-foot arts sanctuary at East Cooper Plaza filling the long-awaited need for adult performing arts in Mount Pleasant. From its expansive main stage and intimate black box theater to dedicated classroom and gallery spaces, discover how this all-ages center serves as the permanent home for the award-winning Village Rep as they celebrate a landmark 25th anniversary season. Listen in for lots of great details about how things run at The Venue MTP, what can be found there, as well as The Village Repertory Co's history and types of performances you can expect, and what's running now in the beginning of March. For ticketing and show information check out VillageRep.com and TheVenueMTP.com. 

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Mike Switzer interviews Sean Scapelatto, board chair for the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort, SC.

The Gullah Geechee are descendants of West and Central Africans enslaved on the Sea Islands and coastal plantations. Isolated in these regions, they preserved a unique creole language and a rich spiritual folklore. For a long time, any ghostly apparition or sinister spirit in the Lowcountry was simply called a "haint," a term for haunt or ghost. But over time, people realised not all haints were the same. Gullah lore eventually classified the evil spirits into two categories: plat-eyes and boo-hags.The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://genteelandbard.com/southern-history-haunts-folklore-journal/boo-hags-plat-eyeshttps://www.blacksouthernbelle.com/www-blacksouthernbelle-com-gullah-geechee-folk-rituals-hoodoo-voodoo-and-conjuringhttps://www.monstropedia.org/index.php/Plat-eyehttps://www.reddit.com/r/dogman/comments/1dz4act/i_learned_something_new_and_i_want_to_talk_abouthttps://charlestonterrors.com/boo-hags-haint-blue-vampires-of-the-lowcountry-the-paint-that-stops-them/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boo_haghttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/ufxm0g/old_hag_sleep_paralysis_about_7_years_agoThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Thursday.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wax figurine forgotten in museum storage. A book of poems that prophesied a ghost. A woman on a beach who found something she wasn't looking for. In the final episode of the Charleston Gothic series, the investigation returns to where it began — the Dock Street Theatre — and follows the last of three trails through Charleston's tangled relationship with Edgar Allan Poe. Along the way, a century-old literary vision resurfaces, a forgotten poet speaks truths the city wasn't ready to hear, and the question that launched the series finally gets its answer.   Sources referenced in the episode: Books Israfel: The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poe by  Hervey Allen (1926) Carolina Chansons: Legends of the Low Country  by DuBose Heyward and Hervey Allen (1922) The Arrow of Lightning by Beatrice Witte Ravenel (1926) The Dreamer: A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe  by Mary Newton Stanard Edgar Allan Poe's Charleston  by Christopher Byrd Downey Poe's Brother: The Poems of William Henry Leonard Poe by Hervey Allen and Thomas Ollive Mabbott Ghosts and Legends of Charleston by Denise Rolfe (2010) Poe-Land by J.W. Ocker Sheppard Lee, Written By Himself by Robert Montgomery Bird (1836) Poems "Edgar Allan Poe" by DuBose Heyward (from Carolina Chansons) "Alchemy" by Hervey Allen (from Carolina Chansons) "Poe's Mother" by Beatrice Witte Ravenel (from The Arrow of Lightning) Articles "A Source for 'Annabel Lee'" by Robert Adger Law (1922) Plays Nevermore by Julian Wiles (1994) Scholarly Work Thomas Ollive Mabbott's annotated edition of Poe's works (notes on "Annabel Lee") Louis Rubin's new edition of Beatrice Witte Ravenel's poems (1969) Historical Sources Charleston Evening Post coverage of the 1923 Charleston Museum diorama unveiling "The Mourner" an anonymous poem, Charleston Courier (1807) People Referenced as Sources/Informants Eric Lavender, Charleston tour guide Christopher Byrd Downey, author and historian Scott Peeples, Poe scholar (quoted via Ocker's Poe-Land)

The ancestors knew exactly what they were doing. They saw the wealth that came out of the soil that they toiled and the sense of place that came from the land. Purchasing property provided than with independence, a place to live and grow their food, but more importantly, it established generational wealth.

In this pre-sunrise episode, Jordan and Jason kick off 2026 with a candid look at what's current in their tree and landscape businesses. They recap January's guest lineup, then dive into real-world topics like business development through BNI and apartment associations, HOA speaking gigs, and an emergency job removing a 40" oak after a massive water main blowout. They share how tools like LiveSwitch and AI are leveling up their proposals, how a 10,000-contact email campaign with a real 10% labor discount helped fill the February schedule, and what they're learning about marketing ROI with Intrigue Media. They also unpack losing a long-term HOA contract, dealing with difficult homeowners, and set the stage for the upcoming Landscape Rodeo with equipment competitions, sponsors, and a VIP crawfish-fueled Low Country boil.

This week we'll be talking with Charleston author Victoria Benton Frank about her new novel, The Violet Hour. Victoria was born in New York City, raised in Montclair, New Jersey, but considers herself to have dual residency in the Lowcountry. She is a graduate of the College of Charleston and the French Culinary Institute. Her mother was the late Dorothea Benton Frank, a best-selling novelist and native of Sullivan's Island.With the release of The Violet Hour (2026, Simon & Schuster), her second novel, she continues to hone her craft, this time with a story of grief and healing.

Merry Christmas from True Sunlight! In this holiday edition, investigative journalist Mandy Matney shares unexpected jury duty experience in Beaufort County—complete with an awkward courthouse reunion with lawyer-lawmaker Todd Rutherford.   Mandy reflects on the question that led to her dismissal as a juror… whether legitimate reasons exist to not stop for police lights, diving deep into the dangers of police pursuits and the corruption she's witnessed firsthand covering Low Country law enforcement. Then Mandy and Liz Farrell dive deep into how Horry County Police Department potentially planted a bag of steroids in Scott's truck to support Weldon Boyd's narrative that Scott was a "drug crazed, raging out of control maniac."  And finally we're expressing deep gratitude for the True Sunlight community—whose support helps hold public agencies and good ol boys accountable. We're making the world a little brighter, one investigation at a time. So much to cover, so let's dive in!

This remastered 15th episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast features journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney unpacking the contradictions, chaos, and cover stories surrounding Alex Murdaugh's now-infamous roadside shooting.Recorded as the truth about Alex's insurance fraud scheme began to unravel, this episode reveals how the incident became a desperate attempt to shift public sympathy while investigators closed in.Mandy and Liz Farrell dissect conflicting 911 calls, bizarre timelines, and law enforcement's inconsistent response — exposing how power, privilege, and deception collide in South Carolina's Lowcountry.With insights from attorney Johnny McCoy, they explore how “Cousin Eddie” Smith became the fall guy for a tangled web of lies.Episode References“Accused of misappropriation of funds, Alex Murdaugh resigns from law firm and enters rehab” - Hampton County Guardian, Updated Sept 7, 2021“Attorney says Alex Murdaugh ‘decided to end his life' after murders of his wife and son” - The Today Show, Sept 15, 2021

Originally released in January 2022, Who Killed Maggie & Paul? Part Two captures the moment when the investigation into the Murdaugh murders turned another corner.Journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney dig into what their trusted sources were saying about key evidence placing Alex Murdaugh at the Moselle crime scene—and the pressure building around law enforcement to act.We dissect conflicting timelines, question the Colleton County coroner's findings, and trace how Alex's shifting alibis exposed deep cracks in South Carolina's justice system.This remastered edition revisits the reporting with new clarity in light of Alex Murdaugh's later conviction, offering listeners a gripping look at how truth slowly breaks through layers of privilege, power, and corruption that once seemed impenetrable in the Lowcountry. Lots to cover, so let's dive in...