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With the legislative session soon coming to a close, Casey Fields and Jake Broom discuss the Senate version of the state budget, with a proviso that would increase municipalities' payments for the housing of juveniles in SC Department of Juvenile Justice detention facilities. They also cover the short-term rental bill stalling in subcommittee.

This week, our hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Dr. Edward Simmer, the Interim Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health. After leading DHEC through the latter half of the COVID pandemic and its transition into two separate agencies, Dr. Simmer joins us to discuss South Carolina's notably improved rankings in public health, including progress in chronic disease and life expectancy in the state. We also explore how the agency is tackling childhood obesity, improving maternal and infant health, and fulfilling its regulatory role in inspecting health care providers. Tune in to hear about Dr. Simmer's vision for DPH and its positive impact on the lives of South Carolinians!

Casey Fields and Jake Broom cover action on bills that would impact electric utilities, annexation of agricultural land, liquor liability and boat taxes. They also cover the adjournment of debate on the bill that would prohibit the SC Department of Environmental Services from denying property owners the right to repair or replace wells or septic tanks.

Honored to be joined by Trey Pennington on this week's episode of the Industrial Real Estate Show. In addition to being a top producing broker with the prestigious SIOR designation, Trey has a law degree, international Masters of Business Administration and 3 (!!) bachelor degrees. Trey and I chatted about a number of topics, including the state of South Carolina's industrial market, challenges found in big box warehousing, and the healthy demand for small bay industrial. About Trey: Trey joined CBRE in April 2007, from KPMG where he advised multinational corporations in international tax compliance and valuation of corporate assets for business combinations. Prior to working with KPMG, Trey worked for COPA Airlines in Panama as a process management consultant. While earning his post graduate degrees in both International Business and Law, Trey had the opportunity to work at two Columbia, South Carolina law firms performing real estate legal analysis and at the SC Department of Commerce assisting in tax incentive consulting. Connect with Trey: CBRE Profile: https://www.cbre.com/people/trey-pennington LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-pennington-jd-imba-a4418910 --

In this episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane sits down with Steve Pullie, Director of Real Estate, Fleet, and Purchasing for the SC Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon. Steve also serves on the Board of Directors as Director at Large for the South Carolina Association Of Governmental Purchasing Officials (SCAGPO). Steve shares valuable insights into the intricacies of government procurement, including best practices, common challenges, and the future of the field.Bill also takes a moment to announce the release of details for the David and Beverly Nash Leadership Award, celebrating outstanding achievements in the procurement field. Additionally, listeners will be excited to hear about the launch of the new website for the show, providing an even better experience for our audience.In addition, Bill and Steve discuss the highly anticipated SCAGPO 2024 Annual Forum and Trade Show, coming up in November, offering a preview of what attendees can expect from this premier event.Listeners will also enjoy Rick Jennings' segment, "Crazy Bids You Can Win," offering a fun and unique look at the latest Crazy Bid up for grabs.For more information about SCAGPO, visit www.scagpo.org. You can learn more about Steve Pullie and reach out to him via his bio and email.Stephen Pullie: 1987 graduate of the University of SC with majors in Business Marketing andManagement. He entered the Purchasing profession in 1997 and has served as the ProcurementDirector at the SC Dept. of Public Safety, SC Department of Juvenile Justice, and SC Department ofMental Health. Currently he serves as the Director of Real Estate, Fleet, and Purchasing for the SC Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon. He has served on the Board of the SC Association ofGovernment Purchasing Officials since 2009 including arising to President in 2014. Steve currently is a Director at Large and serves as the Sponsorship and Trade Show Chairmen for the Annual Forum.Email: cosponsorship@scagpo.org Business Ph: 803.429.3012

On today's show: 1. Sweet Grass Vodka owner's profits seized from the $1.7M sale of his Mount Pleasant home - https://www.postandcourier.com/business/sweet-grass-vodka-owner-sells-million-dollar-home/article_6c0dbbe8-3557-11ef-a6bc-53b7d2e61143.html 2. Three female GOP state senators who filibustered S.C. abortion ban lost their primaries - https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/three-gop-state-senators-filibustered-sc-abortion-ban-lost-primaries-rcna158965 3. South Carolina implements one of most-restrictive censorship laws on school libraries in US https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/book-ban-weaver-ellen-south-carolina-library/article_911d3044-3304-11ef-8c28-17df64e0cfda.html 3a. SC Department of Education implements new regulation on reading materials - https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/sc-department-of-education-implements-new-regulation-on-reading-materials/ 4. Darius Rucker appears in court for drug charges https://www.live5news.com/2024/06/26/country-music-star-darius-rucker-appears-court-drug-charges/ 5. Missing dog reunited with owners after weekend boat crash on Ashley River https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/missing-dog-reunited-with-owners-after-weekend-boat-crash-on-ashley-river/ This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Recorded at SCbio's 2024 annual conference, hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Ashely Teasdel, Deputy Secretary for the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Ashely is a key player in South Carolina's economic development and shares her insight on SC's shifting and growing economy. We dive into how SC distinguishes itself to attract life sciences companies, how SCDOC leverages resources, partners, and the existing health care and research university infrastructure to attract more opportunities, and much more. Tune in for a great episode!

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver is asking for millions of dollars to raise teacher pay and boost school safety.  Weaver presented the Department of Education's budget priorities for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, breaking it down into four main categories: student success, teacher support, workforce readiness, and safe schools. "We have a lot of hard work to do, but we have hope to propel us to get there,” Weaver said. Read more:  https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/sc-department-education-budget-request/101-f8aef482-e02c-4781-9d21-e264fbf1140c Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.  WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.  For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver is asking for millions of dollars to raise teacher pay and boost school safety. Weaver presented the Department of Education's budget priorities for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, breaking it down into four main categories: student success, teacher support, workforce readiness, and safe schools."We have a lot of hard work to do, but we have hope to propel us to get there,” Weaver said.Read more:  https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/sc-department-education-budget-request/101-f8aef482-e02c-4781-9d21-e264fbf1140cWatch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.

As the executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV), Kevin Shwedo has ABSOLUTELY transformed and streamlined that department. Kevin is also the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, and he is a retired U.S. Army infantry officer (Colonel) among other executive-level leadership achievements.

You may have heard us interview companies who have received SBIR or STTR grants to help them fund the research that their young companies depend on to continue to grow and validate their business models. However, applying for these grants or practically any grant can be a daunting process. And that's why the SC Department of Commerce is now making available free services to companies and entrepreneurs in our state to help them with these grant programs. Kyle Salazar is with the department's 3PhaseSC program in Columbia.

This edition of IIANC Radio features Lisa Sharrard of Choice Flood Insurance in Wilmington for a conversation about flood insurance. In her career, Lisa has served as Chair of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), and was South Carolina Flood Mitigation Coordinator, managing the Community Assistance Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program, and was a Project Manager for FEMA's Risk MAP (Mapping, Assessment & Planning) with the SC Department of Natural Resources, and served on a number of FEMA committees including the CRS Task Force and testified before Congress.

You may have heard us interview companies who have received SBIR or STTR grants to help them fund the research that their young companies depend on to continue to grow and validate their business models. However, applying for these grants or practically any grant can be a daunting process. And that's why the SC Department of Commerce is now making available free services to companies and entrepreneurs in our state to help them with these grant programs. Kyle Salazar is with the department's 3PhaseSC program in Columbia.

We're talking about Surviving Breast Cancer with Trish Burwell! Trish is a 16-year survivor who shares her testimony to shine a light on this disease and its impact. She tackles life's ups and downs with joy, humor, and hope. Trish retired from South Carolina State government with more than 33 years of dedicated service. For the last 16+ years, she worked as the Administrative Coordinator under three Chiefs of Police with the SC Department of Public Safety Bureau of Protective Services. In August 2006, Trish was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She endured six chemotherapy treatments and 35 radiation treatments in March 2007. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2015, which was caused by the chemotherapy drug combined with radiation treatments. This resulted in her retirement in 2016. She has recognized that just as God selected Job for his journey, she was chosen as a vessel and a living testimony to demonstrate that God is real and a healer! Trish had two beautiful children, Tiffani (40) and Andrea (29), and one granddaughter, Ayeola (19). She has a zeal for life and living and knows that the hand of God is upon her always! Connect with Trish on Facebook @TrishBurwell and via email at trishburwell430@gmail.com. Join the conversation as she shares her inspiring journey and how speaking life encouraged her along the way. She also shares valuable information on how we can best support those impacted by breast cancer. Are you ready to speak life? Let's get started! This episode was broadcast live on October 28, 2022. I would love to connect with you live on Fridays at 9 PM EST. Follow me on Facebook and YouTube @SherrySpeaksLife to join the live broadcast. I hope to see you soon! Let me know our thoughts about today's episode at sherry@sherryspeakslife.com. Visit sherryspeakslife.com/book-me to learn about my coaching program for women. It is designed to help you get unstuck, take action, and fulfill your God-given assignment. Book your free initial consultation to see how I can partner with you to reach your goals. Visit sherryspeakslife.com to learn more about me, my books, and other services, and to join the 7-Day Speak Life Prayer Challenge. Go to bit.ly/tdlaorder to order an autographed copy of my book, Trouble Don't Last Always. Follow me on IG @sherryspeakslife.

Patrick Bryant is serial entrepreneur, professional speaker, and co-founder and CEO of Charleston-based software product agency CODE/+/TRUST. After co-founding his first company Go To Team, the largest staff video crew provider in the U.S., and taking it to 20 offices around the US 25 years ago, his bio is then a steady stream of starting new businesses in media, rolling papers, and software.  As a serial entrepreneur, he continues to start and invest in new startups including, Teamphoria (human resource engagement software), Event.Gives (fundraising event software), Crew Mama (crew production directory software) & Shine Rolling Papers. All told, Patrick has successfully launched 6 (& counting) multi-million dollar companies. Bryant feels strongly about making the world a better place through the impact of entrepreneurship. He serves as the co-Director of Startup Grind DC, is a Trustee of Trident Tech, works on the SC Department of Workforce & Employment Workforce Review Committee, founded and currently chairs the Harbor Entrepreneur Center, and was previously Chairman of Palmetto Goodwill as well as the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. He's also recognized as a Liberty Fellow by Wofford College and the Aspen Institute, as a Riley Fellow by Furman University, and is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Bryant is also an Entrepreneur Organization Certified Speaker. The keys to his entrepreneurial success are now the founding principles taught to start-up founders in the Harbor Accelerator, a 14-week program offered to 16 companies a year in Charleston, SC. Each company selected receives free space, mentorship, access to investors, and free services like marketing, legal, and accounting. The same principles used at the Harbor Accelerator are now also the primary focus of his professional speaking engagements. Concentrated on innovation, scalability, and execution, Patrick has created a 3-part framework that entrepreneurs at fast growing companies can use to craft products and services that are made for growth. In addition, through the study of hundreds of business models, Bryant created the Business Growth Score, which is designed to analyze the perfect business idea. Patrick currently splits his time between homes in Isle of Palms, SC and Washington, DC. When he's not leading his business or mentoring other entrepreneurs to success, Bryant enjoys traveling, flying his drone, and spending time with his sons Pate and Jack. To learn more, visit https://codeandtrust.com/patrick (codeandtrust.com/patrick) Where to find Patrick Bryant Website: https://codeandtrust.com (codeandtrust.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpatrickbryant/ (@bpatrickbryant) Twitter: https://twitter.com/bpatrickbryant (@bpatrickbryant) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpatrickbryant (Patrick Bryant) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickbryant/ (Patrick Bryant) Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcTr4V1LgIZPN42M78vZvebfn5JYFKoVQ (Patrick Bryant Content) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by http://www.entireproductions.com/ (Entire Productions)- Creating events (both in-person and virtual) that don't suck! and http://www.entireproductionsmarketing.com/ (Entire Productions Marketing)- carefully curated premium gifting and branded promo items.  PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on APPLE PODCASTS “I love Natasha and the Fascinating Entrepreneurs Podcast!”

Just over 20% of South Carolina schools received an overall rating of excellent as state education officials monitor the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students, report cards issued by the SC Department of Education said. Statewide, 20.6% percent of schools received an overall excellent grade, which is in line with 2019 data. Despite seeing success in many schools, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) and SCDE stressed there is much work ahead for students to reach college and career readiness. "I commend the effort of South Carolina educators and students," EOC Executive Director Matthew Ferguson said. "These results beat all expectations of what was thought possible while living through the COVID disruptions."READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/south-carolina-schools-report-cards-released/275-d62d80f6-b16f-4f54-b1fb-13db37118fc9Hornets guard James Bouknight was arrested Sunday on suspicion of DUI, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office confirms.Officials report Bouknight was released early Monday morning from the county jail in Charlotte, North Carolina on an unsecured bond. WCNC sports anchor Nick Carboni confirmed Bouknight was at practice Monday.A search of public records shows Bouknight has other upcoming court appearances for other driving-related offenses, including charges of speeding and reckless driving in both Mecklenburg and neighboring Cabarrus counties.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nba/hornets/hornets-guard-sports-baskeball-arrest-james-bouknight/275-95be489c-378b-4e4e-9b14-1185c87c0576Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Just over 20% of South Carolina schools received an overall rating of excellent as state education officials monitor the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students, report cards issued by the SC Department of Education said.  Statewide, 20.6% percent of schools received an overall excellent grade, which is in line with 2019 data. Despite seeing success in many schools, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) and SCDE stressed there is much work ahead for students to reach college and career readiness.  "I commend the effort of South Carolina educators and students," EOC Executive Director Matthew Ferguson said. "These results beat all expectations of what was thought possible while living through the COVID disruptions." READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/south-carolina-schools-report-cards-released/275-d62d80f6-b16f-4f54-b1fb-13db37118fc9 Hornets guard James Bouknight was arrested Sunday on suspicion of DUI, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office confirms. Officials report Bouknight was released early Monday morning from the county jail in Charlotte, North Carolina on an unsecured bond. WCNC sports anchor Nick Carboni confirmed Bouknight was at practice Monday. A search of public records shows Bouknight has other upcoming court appearances for other driving-related offenses, including charges of speeding and reckless driving in both Mecklenburg and neighboring Cabarrus counties. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nba/hornets/hornets-guard-sports-baskeball-arrest-james-bouknight/275-95be489c-378b-4e4e-9b14-1185c87c0576 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

In this episode, Patrick and Jeffrey discuss Patrick's entrepreneurial journey, giving back to the community and to entrepreneurs, diving with sharks, and more… Learn more: Patrick Website, Instagram, Twitter Code+Trust Shine Papers GoToTeam Teamphoria Event.Gives The Harbor Entrepreneur Center Patrick Bryant is a co-founder of Code/+/Trust software development firm in Charleston, SC. After co-founding his first company, Go To Team (broadcast video services) and taking it to 20 offices around the US 25 years ago, his bio is then a steady stream of starting new companies in media, rolling papers, and software. As a serial entrepreneur, he continues to start and invest in new startups including, Teamphoria (human resource engagement software), Event.Gives (fundraising event software), ADesk (crew production directory software) & Shine Rolling Papers. Bryant feels strongly about making Charleston and South Carolina a better place to work as an Entrepreneur. He serves as a Trustee of Trident Tech, on the SC Department of Workforce & Employment Workforce Review Committee, chairs the Harbor Entrepreneur Center, and was previously Chairman of Palmetto Goodwill and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. He's recognized as a Liberty Fellow by Wofford College, a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, and as a Riley Fellow granted by Furman University. Bryant resides in Isle of Palms, SC with his two sons Pate and Jack. Bryant loves the start-up process… that moment when you create something innovative that can scale… when you see that clear vision of how to get a unique product or service to everyone on the planet. And then build a company around it with talented creative people. After years as a serial entrepreneur, he founded the Harbor Entrepreneur Center to provide a place to help others launch companies and create collision among the other entrepreneurs in the region. The keys to his entrepreneurial success are now the founding principles taught to start-up founders in the Harbor Accelerator, a 14 week program offered to 16 companies a year in Charleston, SC. Each company selected receives free space, mentor-ship, access to investors, and free services like marketing, law, and accounting. His first principal is to think of start-ups as movie scripts with a specific timeline for growing each company and a clear plan to exit. Second, selecting the start-up idea is a clear formula involving scale, innovation, and ability to execute. Scale defines any business idea on a spectrum based on ease of ability to sell it to people multiple times, in multiple areas of the world, and with a small cost of expansion. Innovation comes through deploying new ideas that can be hopefully protected through trade secrets or intellectual property. Ability to execute is the understanding that the members of any team have unique skills suited to the enterprise including network contacts and skill sets. In his current companies Bryant has used all these values to ensure success.

Today on My Greenville Home, Robin Blackwood is joining Dan Hamilton to discuss the opportunities and resources provided for the special needs community in Greenville. Robin is a 4th congressional district commissioner for the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. For a complete list of special needs resources in Greenville as discussed on this episode, visit https://www.mygreenvillehome.com/blog/mgh-special-needs-resources/

Patrick Bryant is a co-founder of Code/+/Trust software development firm in Charleston, SC. After co-founding his first company, Go To Team (broadcast video services), and taking it to 20 offices around the US 25 years ago, his bio is then a steady stream of starting new companies in media, rolling papers, and software. As a serial entrepreneur, he continues to start and invest in new startups including, Teamphoria (human resource engagement software), Event.Gives (fundraising event software), ADesk (crew production directory software) & Shine Rolling Papers. Bryant feels strongly about making Charleston and South Carolina a better place to work as an Entrepreneur. He serves as a Trustee of Trident Tech, on the SC Department of Workforce & Employment Workforce Review Committee, chairs the Harbor Entrepreneur Center, and was previously Chairman of Palmetto Goodwill and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. He's recognized as a Liberty Fellow by Wofford College, a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, and as a Riley Fellow granted by Furman University. Website: www.codeandtrust.com Facebook: codeandtrust Youtube: CodeandTrust Instagram: codeandtrust

In episode 9, Moe and Jeffrey discuss why listening is so important, his football career, working for the SC Department of Commerce, running for Congress, his new consulting firm, and much more... Learn more: Process First website; Moe's: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn PFC is a strategic business development, brand & culture enhancement, public relations & communications firm based out of Columbia and Fort Mill, SC. At PFC, Moe works with clients to build winning cultures through a team approach and achieve winning outcomes by establishing processes that identify, meet, and sustain winning objectives. Moe is the former Democratic Nominee for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District in 2020. Running as a first-time candidate, Moe won a historic Democratic Primary receiving the most votes in history. Prior to his run, he worked for Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP leading their Economic Development and Negotiated Incentives service offering. Also, he served as the Managing Director for Hill Impact, LLC, and Project Manager for the South Carolina Dept. of Commerce, at which he recruited over 5,000 jobs and nearly $1 billion of capital investment.

10/23/21 — Updates on the efforts to reform the SC Department of Juvenile Justice; South Carolina Ports Authority President Jim Newsome on the state's infrastructure needs; the latest on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots; and more. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts on the topics covered on the show, how your life has been during the pandemic, or just what you're currently watching — whatever's on your mind!

In the third segment of the Women of Color with A Badge podcast series, we have in the guest chair Christa Williams. In this episode, some of the topics we discuss in this passionate conversation include community activism, supporting people's right to vote, why leadership is about service, how to build a personal brand to set yourself up for career success, her thoughts about how community leaders can build bridges to develop trusting relationships with law enforcement and her advice to women about how they can succeed in a male-dominated industry. Christa Williams is a woman of color with pride and hope in South Carolina. She is passionate about her work to improve education and representation for the citizens of the state.Christa is a candidate for the City of Columbia County Council for District 1. Her passion and dedication to improving the lives of the citizens in Columbia inspired her decision to run for political office. She completed her Bachelor's and Masters's degree at Columbia College and she's a Doctor of Education Student at Northeastern University, Boston MA.She is a commission officer for the SC Army National Guardsman and is a Captain for the SC Department of Corrections. As the President of The Rural SC-Project, her organization empowers underrepresented communities in S.C. She is a community activist who is dedicated to the citizens of South Carolina and helping the state become great for every citizen.Questions I Asked During this InterviewWhat inspired you to start The Rural SC Project?What impact did the verdict of George Floyd have on her?What are your thoughts about so many state legislatures passing laws that suppress the vote in our nation?How has your training from the SC National Guard and SC Dept. of Corrections prepared her to successfully lead The Rural SC-Project and achieve success as a Woman of Color with A Badge?What actions community leaders can take to develop trusting relationships with law enforcement communities?And so much more ...What You'll Learn In This EpisodeWhy she is so passionate about serving under-resourced communitiesThe legal procedure law enforcement officers are supposed to take when it comes to restraining suspectsThe importance of educating yourself as a voter How the culture of a law enforcement agency influences what is and isn't acceptable by leaders within the agencyThe importance of community leaders being aware of all the responsibilities of law enforcement officersCommunity leaders need to have discussions about mental health with citizensHow communities can empower themselves to create the change they want to see in their communityAnd so much more ...Contact ChristaThe Rural SC ProjectFacebookEmail: theruralscproject@gmal.comMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

We all know that schools can't do it all when it comes to providing family-centered opportunities. Identifying the right nonprofits to complement educational programming is another way that educators and community leaders can partner together to address student's needs and ultimately build stronger communities around the school. In this episode, Michelle speaks with Rev. Bill Stanfield, a Greensboro, NC native who holds a Bachelors Degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Stanfield and his wife met at Princeton Theological Seminary from which they both obtained Masters of Divinity Degrees. Stanfield was a speaker at TEDx Charleston in 2013 and is also a graduate of the SC Governor's School for Economic Development, The SC Department of Commerce Economic Developer's School, and the SC Community Development Institute of Clemson University, among others. Stanfield is a co-founder of the Metanoia Community Development Corporation of North Charleston where he currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Metanoia, founded in 2002, is a non-profit organization that works to support the local community through educational and youth leadership programs. Their work in the Lowcountry of South Carolina serves as a model for how nonprofit organizations can complement what students get outside of their traditional K-12 education. To learn more about Metanoia's work and how to support it: metanoiasc.org To learn more about the Old Chicora School Project in Charleston: oldchicora.com To find out how to start something similar in your community: Contact Us and we'll put you in touch with Rev. Stanfield.

June 26, 2021 — The latest on Washington dealmaking involving infrastructure and police reform; SC Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling gives us updates the death penalty in South Carolina; Gov. Henry McMaster signs the new COVID Liability legislation into law; and more.

June 22, 2021 — We dig into the $11 billion state budget heading to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk this week, speak with state Rep. Katrina Shealy (R-Lexington) about the problems facing the SC Department of Juvenile Justice, learn about getting vaccinated while pregnant, and much more.

What's your reaction when talking about funding for K-12 public education? Every year Americans provide around 700 billion dollars in tax revenue to fund 56 million students in 84,000 public K-12 schools across this nation. Schools have multiple revenue sources from federal and state sources. Are we utilizing those dollars to their highest potential in education? In this episode, Ben talks with Mellanie Jinnette, CFO of the school district in Chester County. Mrs. Jinnette also served in the SC Department of Education for more than 24 years. We seek to understand how schools are funded and the policy decisions that affect students and their families. Listen as she helps us all make sense of complicated school funding formulas and talks about her hopes for the future of revenue allocation in schools. // The Future of K-12 Education Podcast: Contact Us Here! //

What better way to kick off the new year than with something so near and dear to our hearts? That's right - we're talking TAX CREDITS with South Carolina Department of Revenue Tax Attorney Jerilynn VanStory. Jerilynn explains all aspects of job tax credits, especially in Tier 1 - 4 counties. How much are businesses eligible for? What do they mean? How do you even claim the credits? We review it all - listen in!

Who is therapy for and what can it do for me? On this episode we talk with Ms. Ty! Tyisha Williams, native of Greenwood, SC, is a Licensed Master's Social Worker with over seven years of human service experience. Tyisha is committed to advocating for the rights of individuals and families who are disadvantaged as a result of the negative stigmas associated with mental illness. Tyisha graduated from Johnson C. Smith University where she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work Degree in 2012. Tyisha went on to further her education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work where she obtained a Masters of Social Work degree in 2014. Prior to relocating to South Carolina in 2017, Tyisha provided services to assist acute and chronically homeless women with severe mental illness obtain permanent housing and problem solve through service coordination, case management and or individual counseling . Tyisha was employed for SC Department of Mental Health and Synergy Counseling as a psychotherapist providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families with emotional disturbances and adults with mental illnesses who need help in coping with their current and future situations. Tyisha lives in Greenwood SC and employed by Caris Healthcare as a Hospice Social Worker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakingwithgravity/message

This week we discuss environmental restoration, preservation, and stewardship with Johnny Stowe, Heritage Preserve Manager, at the SC Department of Natural Resources.Show Notes:SC Department of Natural ResourcesJohnny Stowe Yoga Alliance ProfileA Sand County Almanac by Aldo LeopoldPlain Pictures of Plain DoctoringUS of Wisconsin Digital CollectionsWildland Fire: What is a Prescribed Fire?

In this episode, I have to privilege of sitting down with Derek Gamble the founder of Clean Slate Reentry Program out of Sumter, SC. To his credit, this reentry program has the largest social media following on Facebook with more than 80k followers and attributes it to their substantive content. Clean Slate Reentry Program uses a combination of peer to peer support, transitional housing and navigational services to help men navigate life, post-incarceration, as they re-integrate into the community. This organization was founded by Derek Gamble, a USC graduate and former SC Department of Corrections Inmate. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This Executive Profile looks at the lost revenue, construction delays, and other fallout from the COVID-19 virus on the SC Department of Transportation.

SC Department of Education doesn’t know yet whether school will open in the fall; SC Senate rebuked Governor McMaster for violating SC Constitution to extend emergency declaration

Clapper knew his statements about Russian collusion were false when he made them; Whether anyone will go to jail for crimes against the Trump administration and the American people; Interview with US Senate candidate Michael LaPierre – His chances of beating Lindsey Graham; SC Department of Education doesn’t know yet whether school will open in the fall

Kara and Burnie sit down with SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director Duane Parrish to check in on how COVID-19 in impacting the state's hospitality and tourism economies, and what SCPRT is doing to combat that. They chat everything from beaches and hotels, to restaurants and golf tournaments - and even Carolina/Clemson football?.. We covered a LOT with Duane - check it out now!

Our hosts sit down with self-proclaimed public health nerd Virginia Riley to talk about her work with the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. Find out which vital records are actually housed in the Office of Vital Records, and learn how gender identity comes into play in the day-to-day work of DHEC's general counsel.Get to know more about SC DHEC at dhec.sc.gov or by calling 803-898-3350.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.https://sccriminallaws.com/

In our first episode, host Keri Fersner sits down with special guests Stephanie DiStasio and Lauren McCauley of the SC Department of Education Office of Personalized Learning as they dive into how Personalized Learning is defined in South Carolina. Stay Connected with us at the Office of Personalized Learning! https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize #PersonalizeSC

"Ashely Teasdel with South Carolina Department of Commerce: Making Business Happen at Light Speed in SC” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 178 Live from the 2019 SCAC AIAG Supply Chain & Quality Conference In Charleston, South Carolina This episode of SCNR features Ashely Teasdel. Ashely joined the SC Department of Commerce in 2015. She currently serves as the director of the Business Services division, which focuses its efforts on small business development, existing industry support, supplier outreach and recycling market development. With the belief that every business, large or small, deserves every benefit it can get, Ashely has dedicated her time to working with statewide partners and allies to develop services that local businesses and global enterprises can leverage to be successful. Prior to this role, Ashely spent almost a decade working in the banking sector, focusing on small business advisory support and development within South Carolina. She served in a variety of roles, including financial center management, small business advisor and small commercial lending. Ashely is an active member of the SC Small Business Advisory Council and serves on the board for the SC Small Business Development Centers and Junior Achievement of Greater SC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Charleston Southern University and a master’s degree in business administration from Southern Wesleyan University. She is a graduate of the BB&T Leadership Development Institute in Winston-Salem, NC and participated in the South Carolina Economic Development Institute where she received a certificate of completion. Learn more about the SC Department of Commerce here: https://www.sccommerce.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief: https://www.alanaid.org/ Connect with Beau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaugroover/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8 eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, and Beau Groover of The Effective Syndicate. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-178

Today, Laura dives deep into a conversation about navigating transitions, understanding mental health, and exploring other perspectives with Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Lefford Fate. Laura and Lefford first met when both were serving on the Presidential Advisory Council of the John Maxwell Team, and the two have shared numerous interesting and meaningful conversations over the years.  When Laura asks Lefford to tell the story of how he ended up in prison, Lefford jumps right in, but quickly steps back to offer a little perspective. As a young man in the US Air Force, working in the mental health field already, he explained how he nearly lost himself when his mom passed away at the very young age of 49. He was able to get the help and support he needed to grieve and go through his loss but found himself in a similar place years later when his father passed. His Commanding Officer, a Psychiatrist, acknowledged all Lefford was going through and asked if he needed help, and Lefford was afraid to admit that he did; the stigma of any type of mental illness was strong then and persists today.  After he retired from the Air Force, Lefford recounts how he was working in a Geriatric Mental Health Facility in Sumter, SC, when he received a call from the Corrections System to come do some work in the prisons. He says he quickly realized he had no idea what was going on… inmates were dying at an alarming rate and many of them were mentally ill.   He tells the story of a particular inmate who was in prison as a result of having been taken advantage of by others who recognized his mental deficiency (he was in his 30’s but with the intellectual capacity of a 9-year old, not really able to understand that what they were telling him to do was wrong, nor aware of the consequences of his actions). This young man’s condition was deplorable, and he’d not had his medication for some time. This experience was heart-wrenching, eye-opening, and shocking, and it set Lefford on a path toward understanding why things were the way they were and what could be done to make change.    As they discuss the current state of mental health, resiliency, and suicide rates, Laura and Lefford make a few shifts in the course of their conversation, digging into potential causes – fear of being ostracized, ridiculed, excluded or labeled as “less-than,” resistance to being or feeling vulnerable, and the unknown of what may come next if you tell the truth about how you’re feeling or your mental state.  They consider the idea of shifting perspective and language toward building ‘mental wealth,’ similarly to how we now think about focus on one’s overall physical health with a view toward prevention and maintenance. Lefford shares some insight gleaned through Malcolm Gladwell’s research for his bestseller, Blink, which explains how we instantaneously and subconsciously make assessments about situations we find ourselves in and react to. This makes sense from a first-responder perspective, when you may not know what you’re really walking into… but there is training available to help our first responders have a clearer perspective and make better situational decisions.  Moving on to the idea of “no one is the worst thing they’ve ever done,” Lefford and Laura share stories and discuss the need for grace, compassion, and thinking into the potential consequences of one’s actions is an invaluable practice, and one we need to be helping our young people learn. Lefford introduces the concept of getting in front of things – more thinking on the front end before acting – rather than playing catch-up and trying to fix things after the fact.  Lefford shares his belief that every single one of us is in some form of transition at any given moment and we each need some grace, some compassion, and some mercy. He encourages Laura – and listeners – to be helpful and ask for help when you need it. One in five (1:5) people struggle with mental illness and 2-3 of them are under some major stress right now – regardless of age, race, culture, religion, income or wealth – and we have to shift our perspective on how we see, interpret, and handle these issues if we want to change what’s going on in the world.  As they close their conversation, Lefford shares a recent insight he learned from Motivational Speaker and Teacher, Bo Eason, who says “we are afraid of being great – of allowing ourselves to claim we want to be the best in the world at ____________ (fill in the blank with your heart’s desire).” Laura explains her belief about fear of vulnerability and how she is working to teach the concept of Confident Vulnerability and uses a tool she’s developed called Your Unique Lens.  About Lefford Fate  Professionally, Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Fate has led, mentored, and served thousands of military members and their families. He spent nearly 31 years in the US Air Force. Lefford served as Command Chief for the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC, as the lead advisor and mentor for 5,000 personnel in 19 squadrons and tenant units operating at 85 F-16 planes. Prior to that post, he served as the Command Chief for the 505th Command and Control Wing in Hulbert Field, Florida. He is a past recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal with 4 devices, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 device, the Air Force Achievement Medal/ Meritorious Unit Award, the USAF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and 6 devices, the Air Force Recognition Ribbon/Numerous Campaign Medals for service in Southwest Asia and Global War on Terrorism, the SNCO of the Year, and the Mental Health SNCO of the Year (Europe). Since retiring from the military, he was the program director for a geriatric mental health program, Director for Health Services for the SC Department of Corrections and is currently the Director, Support Services City of Sumter. He is a best-selling Author who co-authored a book called Success Starts Today with Jack Canfield, and Pathways to a Positive Mental Attitude with Don Green. His TEDx Charleston (SC) talk on Correcting Corrections has over 500,000 views. With all those accolades, he says his greatest accomplishments are being a husband, father, and grandfather.     www.leffordfate.com  https://www.facebook.com/lefford.fate

We look at the growing Outdoor Recreation Industry in the Carolinas which rivals Colorado by the numbers in terms of economic impact. It offers a unique bipartisan opportunity and has some surprising factors driving the growth. Todd King, Vice President Marketing and Product, Confluence Outdoors. Thomas Dempsey, Founder, SylvanSport, Dr. Lee King, President, Lees-McRae College, Paul McCormack, Director, SC State Park Service, SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Scott Slatton joins to discuss the status of the zero millage bill and working with the SC Department of Transportation on the utility relocation bill. He also discusses ongoing work on building regulation for agritourism businesses and proposed updates to the building code update cycle.

Professionally I’ve led, mentored, and served thousands of military members and their families during my 30 years in the United States Air Force.Since retiring from the military, I have been the program director for the a geriatric outpatient mental health program, deputy Director for Health Services, SC Department of Corrections, and now the Director Support Services, City of Sumter.I am a husband, father, and grandfather, so I know it is not always easy to juggle our list of daily responsibilities. This makes it all the more important to have a structured, practical plan in place to avoid becoming overwhelmed. I hold a Master’s Degree in Human Relations and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Psychology. Modeling the core values of Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all I do.I believe there is a "why" for everyone; that each of us was created with the potential to achieve greatness, to make a difference in the world, to add value to others, and as a result, experience a full and rewarding life.For over 30 years, my purpose was to defend our nation, and now that purpose is helping people discover their life’s purpose and grow to their full potential.You have met your Fate; let’s walk into your destiny!Learn More: http://www.leffordfate.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Professionally I’ve led, mentored, and served thousands of military members and their families during my 30 years in the United States Air Force.Since retiring from the military, I have been the program director for the a geriatric outpatient mental health program, deputy Director for Health Services, SC Department of Corrections, and now the Director Support Services, City of Sumter.I am a husband, father, and grandfather, so I know it is not always easy to juggle our list of daily responsibilities. This makes it all the more important to have a structured, practical plan in place to avoid becoming overwhelmed. I hold a Master’s Degree in Human Relations and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Psychology. Modeling the core values of Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all I do.I believe there is a "why" for everyone; that each of us was created with the potential to achieve greatness, to make a difference in the world, to add value to others, and as a result, experience a full and rewarding life.For over 30 years, my purpose was to defend our nation, and now that purpose is helping people discover their life’s purpose and grow to their full potential.You have met your Fate; let’s walk into your destiny!Learn More: http://www.leffordfate.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Meeting recorded on Thursday, August 23, 2018

Meeting recorded on Thursday, August 23, 2018

Meeting recorded on Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Meeting recorded on Tuesday, March 13, 2018

2018 HLAD – Hugh Weathers, Commissioner, SC Department of Agriculture by City Quick Connect Podcast

Meeting recorded on Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Meeting recorded on Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The number one activity you need to accomplish to get and keep a good credit score!  Juliana Harris, PMP, Communications Director for the SC Department of Consumer Affairs, discusses the inner workings of your credit report.

Dedication: Police Officer Nicholas Ryan Smarr, Americus Police Department, GeorgiaEnd of Watch: Wednesday, December 7, 2016Guests: Florida's Chairman of the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners Larry Harvey and Tom WIlliams; businessman and Chairman of the Putnam County Republican Executive Committee. Tom is former law enforcement, Miami/Dade County, Florida. putnamrepublicans.orgRoan Garcia-Quintana is an American citizen who came to the US as a political refugee from Cuba. Born in Havana and raised in Savannah, GA. He was a research statistician for the SC Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Education, where he was a psychometrician, in charge of constructing, analyzing and reporting the tests that are administered to the children who attend public schools.After working for the Reagan 1980 campaign as a pollster with Lee Atwater, he received a Presidential Appointment to the US Department of Education’s National Institute of Education, under President Ronald Reagan, where he was a Deputy Director.He's a political consultant to candidates in SC and across the US and is now the Executive Director for the Americans Have Had Enough Coalition and the newly formed Coalition for a Traditional America. americanshavehadenough.orgSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis and "CS" Bennett. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Southern-Sense.com

Dedication: Police Officer Nicholas Ryan Smarr, Americus Police Department, Georgia End of Watch: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Guests: Florida's Chairman of the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners Larry Harvey and Tom WIlliams; businessman and Chairman of the Putnam County Republican Executive Committee. Tom is former law enforcement,  Miami/Dade County, Florida. putnamrepublicans.org Roan Garcia-Quintana is an American citizen who came to the US as a political refugee from Cuba.  Born in Havana and raised in Savannah, GA.  He was a research statistician for the SC Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Education, where he was a psychometrician, in charge of constructing, analyzing and reporting the tests that are administered to the children who attend public schools. After working for the Reagan 1980 campaign as a pollster with Lee Atwater, he received a Presidential Appointment to the US Department of Education’s National Institute of Education, under President Ronald Reagan, where he was a Deputy Director. He's a political consultant to candidates in SC and across the US and is now the Executive Director for the Americans Have Had Enough Coalition and the newly formed Coalition for a Traditional America. americanshavehadenough.org Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis and "CS" Bennett.  Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey!  Southern-Sense.com

Dedication: Police Officer Nicholas Ryan Smarr, Americus Police Department, GeorgiaEnd of Watch: Wednesday, December 7, 2016Guests: Florida's Chairman of the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners Larry Harvey and Tom WIlliams; businessman and Chairman of the Putnam County Republican Executive Committee. Tom is former law enforcement, Miami/Dade County, Florida. putnamrepublicans.orgRoan Garcia-Quintana is an American citizen who came to the US as a political refugee from Cuba. Born in Havana and raised in Savannah, GA. He was a research statistician for the SC Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Education, where he was a psychometrician, in charge of constructing, analyzing and reporting the tests that are administered to the children who attend public schools.After working for the Reagan 1980 campaign as a pollster with Lee Atwater, he received a Presidential Appointment to the US Department of Education’s National Institute of Education, under President Ronald Reagan, where he was a Deputy Director.He's a political consultant to candidates in SC and across the US and is now the Executive Director for the Americans Have Had Enough Coalition and the newly formed Coalition for a Traditional America. americanshavehadenough.orgSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis and "CS" Bennett. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Southern-Sense.com

Dedication: Police Officer Nicholas Ryan Smarr, Americus Police Department, GeorgiaEnd of Watch: Wednesday, December 7, 2016Guests: Florida's Chairman of the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners Larry Harvey and Tom WIlliams; businessman and Chairman of the Putnam County Republican Executive Committee. Tom is former law enforcement,  Miami/Dade County, Florida. putnamrepublicans.orgRoan Garcia-Quintana is an American citizen who came to the US as a political refugee from Cuba.  Born in Havana and raised in Savannah, GA. He was a research statistician for the SC Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Education, where he was a psychometrician, in charge of constructing, analyzing and reporting the tests that are administered to the children who attend public schools.After working for the Reagan 1980 campaign as a pollster with Lee Atwater, he received a Presidential Appointment to the US Department of Education’s National Institute of Education, under President Ronald Reagan, where he was a Deputy Director.He's a political consultant to candidates in SC and across the US and is now the Executive Director for the Americans Have Had Enough Coalition and the newly formed Coalition for a Traditional America. americanshavehadenough.orgSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis and "CS" Bennett.  Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey!  Southern-Sense.com

This show is dedicated to: Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson killed during a terrorist siege at Sydney's Lindt cafe Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick", Kel and Dan is a discussion of events and issues. Guest: Bridget Johnson, is a veteran journalist whose news articles and opinion columns have run in dozens of news outlets across the globe. She came to Washington to be online editor at The Hill, where she wrote The World from The Hill column on foreign policy. Previously she was an opinion writer and editorial board member at the Rocky Mountain News and nation/world news columnist at the Los Angeles Daily News. She is an NPR contributor and has contributed to USA Today, Wall Street Journal, National Review Online, Politico and more, as an television and radio commentator. Bridget is Washington Editor for PJ Media.  pjmedia.com/blog/author/bridgetjohnson/ Guest: Roan Garcia-Quintana, is an American citizen who came to the US as a political refugee from Cuba. He loves the South and everything for which it stands!  He was a research statistician for the SC Department of Juvenile Justice and the SC Department of Education. He worked for Reagan's 1980 campaign as a pollster with the late Lee Atwater, he received a Presidential Appointment to the US Department of Education's National Institute of Education, under Reagan, where he was a Deputy Director.He has been a political consultant to numerous candidates and is Executive Director for the Americans Have Had Enough Coalition and the Coalition for a Traditional America.  americanshavehadenough.org It's a battle of Conservative values and principles!  

This show is dedicated to: Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson killed during a terrorist siege at Sydney's Lindt cafeDefending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick", Kel and Dan is a discussion of events and issues.Guest: Bridget Johnson, is a veteran journalist whose news articles and opinion columns have run in dozens of news outlets across the globe. She came to Washington to be online editor at The Hill, where she wrote The World from The Hill column on foreign policy. Previously she was an opinion writer and editorial board member at the Rocky Mountain News and nation/world news columnist at the Los Angeles Daily News. She is an NPR contributor and has contributed to USA Today, Wall Street Journal, National Review Online, Politico and more, as an television and radio commentator. Bridget is Washington Editor for PJ Media.  pjmedia.com/blog/author/bridgetjohnson/Guest: Roan Garcia-Quintana, is an American citizen who came to the US as a political refugee from Cuba. He loves the South and everything for which it stands!  He was a research statistician for the SC Department of Juvenile Justice and the SC Department of Education. He worked for Reagan's 1980 campaign as a pollster with the late Lee Atwater, he received a Presidential Appointment to the US Department of Education’s National Institute of Education, under Reagan, where he was a Deputy Director.He has been a political consultant to numerous candidates and is Executive Director for the Americans Have Had Enough Coalition and the Coalition for a Traditional America.  americanshavehadenough.orgIt's a battle of Conservative values and principles! 

This show is dedicated to: Sergeant Thomas Z. Spitzer, a team leader with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Bn., 7th Marines, was killed while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 25, 2014 Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and Dan Butcher of Pundit Press is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections. Special Guest: Roan Garcia-Quintana, is an American citizen who came to the US as a political refugee from Cuba.  He was made in Havana (Cuba) and raised in Savannah (GA), a place that he calls home.  He loves the South and everything for which it stands! Mr. Garcia-Quintana was a research statistician for the SC Department of Juvenile Justice and the SC Department of Education, where he also was a psychometrician, in charge of constructing, analyzing and reporting the tests that are administered to the children who attend public schools in SC. After working for the Reagan 1980 campaign as a pollster with the late Lee Atwater, he received a Presidential Appointment to the US Department of Education's National Institute of Education, under President Ronald Reagan, where he was a Deputy Director. He is Executive Director for the Americans Have Had Enough Coalition http://www.americanshavehadenough.org/ It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!  

This show is dedicated to: Sergeant Thomas Z. Spitzer, a team leader with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Bn., 7th Marines, was killed while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 25, 2014Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and Dan Butcher of Pundit Press is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections.Special Guest: Roan Garcia-Quintana, is an American citizen who came to the US as a political refugee from Cuba.  He was made in Havana (Cuba) and raised in Savannah (GA), a place that he calls home.  He loves the South and everything for which it stands!Mr. Garcia-Quintana was a research statistician for the SC Department of Juvenile Justice and the SC Department of Education, where he also was a psychometrician, in charge of constructing, analyzing and reporting the tests that are administered to the children who attend public schools in SC.After working for the Reagan 1980 campaign as a pollster with the late Lee Atwater, he received a Presidential Appointment to the US Department of Education’s National Institute of Education, under President Ronald Reagan, where he was a Deputy Director.He is Executive Director for the Americans Have Had Enough Coalitionhttp://www.americanshavehadenough.org/It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!