Podcasts about Upstate

Casey Powell is the new head coach at Le Moyne. The Syracuse lacrosse legend talks for a 40-minute podcast with IL's Matt Kinnear about why now is the right time to become a head coach and his unique résumé that's touched on every part of the game. How lessons from Roy Simmons, Jr., and others will shape his coaching philosophy, the beauty of Upstate lacrosse, his motto of Mindset Over Skillset and his opinion on Joey Spallina and the No. 22, pro lacrosse and the Olympics.

Our founding editor, Will Folks, opens with a wide-ranging breakdown of the passing of U.S. senator Lindsey Graham and the fallout from it globally, nationally and in his home state of South Carolina. Then he breaks down the week's biggest South Carolina stories — including the Vilardi and Murdaugh sagas — with researcher Jenn Wood, followed by a candid conversation with investigative reporter Andy Fancher on the Flock camera scandal rocking the Upstate.---Chapters:0:00 - The Death of Senator Lindsey Graham0:00 - Murdaugh's Civil Case and New Ross Vilardi Filings0:00 - Allegations of Flock Abuse Envelop Upstate PD--The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews#WillFolks #JennWood #AndrewFancher #FITSNews #SouthCarolina #LindseyGraham #Vilardi #GreerPolice #MurdaughSaga

Is the South Carolina establishment trying to bypass your vote?

The political landscape is shifting at terrifying speed, and the establishment is deploying massive new tricks to keep you in the dark!

In this episode, Julie talks to Savannah about how best to find how your look in photography. From glamour girls to goth goddess to girl next door, we all have a vive we are looking to embody. How do we bring that to life? Julie gives tips and tricks for how best to take selfies, from body posing to tilts of the head to lighting. All of it helps to make any figure softer and more feminine.-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

In this episode, Savannah chats to Julie about the power of girl talk, especially as it relates to the strong bond between girls like Savannah and the vulnerable and deep conversations that results through and with those that share similar experiences and personal journeys and self-assessments over the years. It creates a lovely shorthand that allows those in the sisterhood a way to connect and converse at a deeper level. -----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

This week we travel to one of the oldest communities in Upstate New York: Johnstown. RW Michael Millias is the Past Master of St. Patrick's Lodge No 4 in Johnstown and shares the life of Sir William Johnson. Johnson served as the first Master of the Lodge in 1766 and managed the complex relationship between the British Crown and the Native American tribes in what was colonial New York's western frontier.Show notes and links: Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our FREE American History "Summer School" online course with Arizona State University, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog!Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!Yes, we're on Instagram.Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.Email the host, RW Michael Arce. Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

H2: This segment of The Tara Show discusses U.S. wealth growth, local governance, and criticism of policies regarding illegal immigration. full Here is the complete transcript with the speaker names updated to reflect Tara and her co-host, Lee Rogers: Tara: If anything marked this week, lately, it was the absolute awe of FIFA fans who've never been to America before, coming here largely from Europe— Lee Rogers: Yeah. Tara: —and discovering how we live. 'Cause they didn't know. Lee Rogers: No. Tara: And they were probably like me when I went there in my 20s with my cousins. Took a long road trip through Europe and was shocked at the poverty of the middle class, um, and the way that they lived compared to us. I'd always thought it was roughly equivalent. It's not. Well, this captures kind of what they were seeing. Headline in the Wall Street Journal—this is truly stunning, okay? And this is exactly what Democrats are trying to crush with the Democrat Socialists of America movement. Headline in the Wall Street Journal: "The US added 1,200 new millionaires a day—" Lee Rogers: Mhm. Tara: "—last year." Not last year—a day, last year. 1,200 new millionaires— Lee Rogers: A day. Tara: —a day. Okay. China, how many did, um, you know, how many millionaires are there? Okay, so you look at the United States of America. Let's start with that. Total millionaires in the United States of America—and this is remarkable—23.6 million. Lee Rogers: Mhm. Tara: That's out of 342 million people. Okay, China—what, three, four times bigger?—they've only got 5.2. This is exactly the system, uh, that the Democrats are hoping to embrace. Literally, a lot of it funded by China. I mean, you're—if you want to know what's going on in New York right now with the Commie Corridor, go pull the article by the New York Times—not the New York Post, the New York Times—in which they admit the Chinese Communist Party is now a huge influence on who wins the primaries. Lee Rogers: And you've got these American Democrats allied with them who want to take the property of the millionaires here in this country. Tara: Yes! They—because you shouldn't have it. Lee Rogers: Because you shouldn't have it. But what if you earned it? Well, you still shouldn't have it. Tara: Right! Wall Street Journal writes—I mean, every stat in the story is just mind-blowing. "America knows how to manufacture millionaires. Over 440,000 people, or more than 1,200 a day, became millionaires in the US a year, accounting for nearly half the world's new millionaires." Again, there's only like 342 million of us. It's incredible. Lee Rogers: Mhm. Tara: Why? Because capitalism and free markets work anywhere they're tried. They work anywhere they're tried. Why? Because they work off of human nature. Lee Rogers: Yeah. Tara: Um, more than 23.6 million Americans are now worth seven figures or more. And the US gains have come thanks in large part to surging financial markets. Lee Rogers: Yeah. Tara: Uh, and so, I mean, you know, you're watching this. Just to give you some idea, okay? And this is what these FIFA fans are reacting to. It's kind of a measure. If you look at, um, how many millionaires that we have here in America—okay, 23.6 million. If you combine Germany, the UK, France, Australia, the Netherlands, Italy, you only get 11.5. It's roughly the same population. So here in America, 23.6 million millionaires. You take what is essentially Europe, and you throw in Australia, to get to 11.5 million millionaires. So you can see their, um, you know, the way they live is nothing like the way we live. We are so wealthy comparatively, and that's what they were so shocked about when they came here. Lee Rogers: And it's also the space and the choice that we have in this country, despite the best efforts of many on the left to restrict that. I mean, what I think is so funny is when these Europeans are going to a Buc-ee's and they are just completely mind-blown. Tara: [laughs] Lee Rogers: Because European countries will not allow that to be built. That is the thing. It is not that these countries can't afford these things. They ... 1835 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0000 IHZii50zrB6E5IgMfQB7VeclHNY1X7ZC news The Tara Show news H2: This segment of The Tara Show discusses U.S. wealth growth, local governance, and criticism of policies regarding illegal immigration. Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Alex and Kevin are back from Cannes (a studio offsite to Upstate), and Kevin is reminded that he won 2 Lions several years ago, lol. They go on to talk about Philly Poopgate, the Knicks Parade and the great trash can heist, Ben Stiller's arms, World Cup Fever, the Messi Statue, more FIFA-mandated logo cover-ups, Rick Ruben x Polymarket, the new Meta Glasses, Specs, and more!

What does it look like to follow Jesus while navigating life between cultures? This week, Scott and Whitney sit down with Brandon Garcia, campus pastor of Iglesia Gracia, to talk about the growth of the Spanish-speaking community in the Upstate, the unique opportunities and challenges immigrant families face, and the beauty of a church united by the gospel.If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at: https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/podcast/

The gloves are completely off in Columbia!

Fresh off a massive blowout victory in the Republican gubernatorial primary runoff, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 98.9 WORD to discuss his dominant performance!

The establishment just suffered an absolute meltdown in South Carolina!

South Carolina voters just delivered an absolute wood-shed whooping to the political establishment!

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South Carolina has officially experienced a massive political earthquake!

The political earthquake South Carolina has been waiting 15 years for just shattered the establishment!

What an unbelievable, historic night for South Carolina politics!

What a historic night for South Carolina!

In this second of two episodes, Julie chats with Savannah about the profound "first time" that one sees their true femme self in the mirror... that first fateful time when the reflection in the mirror stops being just a biological male and starts being the more authentic and grounded female spirit. Julie and Savannah read listener letters and comment about how often there are commonalities to the catalysts to discovering ones femme essence and yet how individualized every expereince truly is. -----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

The political machine is in for a massive shock!

The Upstate is officially turning up the heat!

The final fight for individual liberty is going down right now, and it is time to choose a side!

Today I am joined by Katie Harrison! Katie is the President and Founder of KVH, a fast-growing, all-female marketing, public relations, and events agency she built from the ground up. What began as a response to growing demand for her expertise has evolved into a dynamic agency now powered by a team of 18 women, partnering with some of the most notable brands in the Southeast and beyond to deliver strategic PR, social media management, and large-scale event production. Known for its vibrant culture and sales-driven mindset, KVH helps organizations elevate their voice, connect with their audiences, and drive meaningful results.In addition to leading KVH, Katie is the founder of the KVH Women in Business Summit, a full-day experience designed to bring women together for professional development, keynote inspiration, panel discussions, and intentional networking across industries and generations. She also created The KVH Collective, a women's professional development and networking society focused on connection, confidence, and career growth. Through these platforms, Katie is deeply committed to advancing women into leadership and entrepreneurship through action, access, and community. In this episode Katie and I talk about her career in sales, why she started her PR firm, how she has scaled it so quickly, what sets her company apart, and so much more! KVH WebsiteKVH Instagram KVH SummitAmerican Heart Association Front Porch HousingMake a Wish SCKind of the Upstate

(Jun 23, 2026) The end of this year's legislative session saw the departure of more than a dozen state lawmakers, including some longtime Upstate lawmakers who have left their mark on the Capitol; a new documentary tells the story of the oil spill on the St. Lawrence River in the words of those who lived it; and we have a preview of today's North Country at Work event in Ticonderoga.

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n Hour 4 of this broadcast, The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD analyzed a mix of high-stakes regional elections, shifting campaign media strategies, and controversial national figures. The hour began with an exclusive segment featuring South Carolina State Representative April Cromer, who joined the program to discuss strategic preparation for Tuesday's crucial state primary runoff elections. Cromer focused heavily on driving local voter turnout across the Upstate and highlighted the major conservative matchups on the ballot. Following this local analysis, James pivoted to national campaigns by breaking down the multi-million dollar ad blitz launched by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico in Texas. The show evaluated Talarico's new grocery-store-themed advertisement titled "Drowning," which targets inflation and rising grocery costs in an effort to court moderate voters and reset his image against Republican nominee Ken Paxton.The program then shifted focus to safety concerns and congressional ethics, analyzing a chaotic "teen takeover" event in Columbia, South Carolina, that disrupted local businesses and strained municipal law enforcement resources. This discussion led directly into a critique of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, focusing on newly surfaced reports regarding alleged financial discrepancies and campaign fund management errors. The broadcast concluded with an analytical overview of government accountability, with James expressing deep skepticism that either Dr. Anthony Fauci or Representative Omar would ever face severe legal consequences for their controversial records. The segment wrapped up with a reflective look at the visual and symbolic history of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drawing parallels between national monuments and the current state of American civic discourse.

In Hour 3 Segment 2 of the June 22 broadcast, The Charlie James Show focused heavily on the critical South Carolina statewide primary runoff elections.Because the segment aired the afternoon before election day, Charlie James highlighted local voting drives and mapped out the high-stakes races driving voters to the polls across the Upstate. The discussion centered heavily on major Republican matchups, including the high-profile gubernatorial runoff and highly localized agriculture council races

The gloves are completely off in this unfiltered analysis!

In this first of two episodes, Julie chats with Savannah about the profound "first time" that one sees their true femme self in the mirror... that first fateful time when the reflection in the mirror stops being just a biological male and starts being the more authentic and grounded female spirit. Julie and Savannah read listener letters and comment about how often there are commonalities to the catalysts to discovering ones femme essence and yet how individualized every experience truly is. -----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

In this episode, Savannah discussed with Julie the struggles she is experiencing in the aftermath of her breakup with her long-time partner, Judy (as revealed in ep 261). In light of the breakup, Savannah worries that she is not as credible as she should be because as an author, advocate, podcaster, and speaker, she should have been able to make the relationship work. The discussion goes into the territory of one's intent, sincerity, growth and evolution over time, and finding grace and kindness for oneself.-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

Some of the best opportunities in the Upstate aren't the ones making headlines. Stan shares 10 underrated communities offering everything from mountain living and large acreage to established neighborhoods, strong value, and easy access to Greenville, Spartanburg, and beyond.As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com

DESCRIPTION South Carolina's governor's race is headed for a photo finish, with polls showing no clear frontrunner and a bitter runoff battle looming on the horizon. Charlie examines the fallout from the Henry McMaster political machine, the controversy surrounding Pam Evette's campaign, and allegations that dark-money groups are targeting conservative lawmakers. Plus, a deep dive into California's election system, ballot harvesting, voter rolls, and why critics argue the Golden State has become a national warning sign for election integrity. PODCAST SUMMARY Charlie opens the show by breaking down the increasingly chaotic South Carolina governor's race. With polling showing several candidates clustered within striking distance of one another, the contest appears likely to head to a runoff. The discussion focuses on the political fallout surrounding reports that Henry McMaster's son was being considered for lieutenant governor and the controversy that followed. The conversation then turns to Governor Henry McMaster's record, with Charlie arguing that the election is becoming a referendum on the current administration's leadership. Topics include immigration enforcement, economic growth, public safety, and the perception that South Carolina's success has occurred despite, rather than because of, state leadership. The show also highlights a major immigration enforcement operation in the Upstate that resulted in arrests of management personnel accused of employment-related violations. Charlie argues that enforcement efforts should focus not only on workers but also on executives and decision-makers responsible for hiring practices. Attention then shifts to allegations involving foreign diploma mills, credential fraud, and concerns surrounding the H-1B visa program. Charlie discusses reports of counterfeit degrees in engineering, healthcare, and other professional fields, arguing that credential verification and workforce oversight deserve greater scrutiny. Later in the program, Charlie warns listeners about political mailers and text campaigns targeting members of South Carolina's Freedom Caucus. He interviews Representative Josiah Magnuson, who disputes claims made in campaign advertisements and argues that voters should closely examine the sources behind political messaging. The episode concludes with a discussion about California's election system, including ballot harvesting, voter registration controversies, mail-in voting, and ongoing legal disputes over voter rolls. Charlie argues that election administration practices in California continue to fuel concerns about transparency and voter confidence nationwide. KEY TAKEAWAYS South Carolina's governor's race appears likely headed toward a runoff election. The McMaster administration remains a major topic of debate among Republican voters. Immigration enforcement became a key issue following a high-profile Upstate raid. Questions surrounding credential verification and workforce qualifications continue to grow. The H-1B visa program remains at the center of workforce and immigration debates. Freedom Caucus lawmakers are facing significant opposition in legislative races. Political mailers and dark-money organizations are becoming a major election issue. California's election procedures continue to fuel national debates over voter confidence and election integrity. SOCIAL MEDIA TITLE Runoff Incoming? SC Politics Just Got Wild SOCIAL MEDIA DESCRIPTION South Carolina's governor's race is tightening, Freedom Caucus lawmakers are under attack, and California's election controversies are back in the spotlight. Charlie connects the dots on one of the most politically charged shows of the year. SOCIAL MEDIA POST

DESCRIPTION With South Carolina's governor's race heading toward what looks like a runoff, Charlie examines the latest polling, the fallout from the McMaster political machine, and the controversy surrounding Pam Evette's lieutenant governor plans. Then the conversation shifts to immigration enforcement, a major ICE raid in South Carolina, and shocking reports of fraudulent college degrees connected to foreign worker visa programs. Charlie argues that political insiders, weak enforcement, and labor market manipulation are creating consequences for American workers and voters alike. PODCAST SUMMARY As South Carolina voters prepare to cast ballots, Charlie breaks down one of the tightest governor's races in recent memory. With multiple polls showing razor-thin margins between leading candidates and a large percentage of undecided voters, the race appears destined for a runoff. The discussion includes the political fallout surrounding Henry McMaster's son being linked to lieutenant governor speculation and the impact that controversy may have had on the campaign. The conversation turns to Governor McMaster's record on immigration enforcement, with Charlie comparing South Carolina's approach to more aggressive actions taken in states like Florida. He highlights a recent ICE raid in Abbeville and argues that immigration enforcement efforts should focus not only on workers but also on management and corporate decision-makers who knowingly violate employment laws. Later in the show, Charlie reacts to reports from India involving alleged diploma mills and fraudulent academic credentials. The discussion focuses on concerns surrounding H-1B visa programs, engineering and healthcare professions, and the broader impact of labor-market competition on American graduates. Charlie argues that credential verification and workforce accountability will become increasingly important topics in future immigration debates. The episode concludes with a warning that both South Carolina politics and national immigration policy are approaching major turning points, with voters set to make decisions that could have long-term consequences for government, employment, and economic growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS South Carolina's governor's race remains highly competitive and likely headed toward a runoff. The McMaster political legacy continues to influence statewide races. Immigration enforcement became a major topic following a high-profile ICE raid in South Carolina. Corporate accountability remains a central issue in workplace immigration enforcement. Concerns about fraudulent academic credentials are generating national attention. H-1B visa programs remain a contentious issue in workforce and immigration debates. American graduates continue to face challenges in competitive labor markets. Election outcomes could significantly shape the future direction of South Carolina politics. SOCIAL MEDIA TITLE Governor's Race Chaos & The Fake Degree Scandal SOCIAL MEDIA DESCRIPTION A tight governor's race, an ICE raid making national headlines, and explosive allegations involving fake college degrees and foreign worker visas. Charlie connects the dots between politics, immigration, and the future of American jobs. SOCIAL MEDIA POST

Have feedback or a topic you want to hear about, let us know by sending us a direct message!Everyone sees the beautiful photos, successful businesses, and dream lifestyle.What they don't see are the sleepless nights, late rent payments, maxed-out budgets, relationship stress, and constant fear of failure.In this episode, Madi and Skyler from For The Love of Upstate share the raw truth behind building an 8-property short-term rental portfolio, working as a couple, managing investor money, and sacrificing comfort to chase a dream.We talk about: ✨ The reality behind "Instagram success" ✨ Entrepreneurship vs. a traditional 9-5 ✨ Building a business with your partner ✨ The pressure of managing other people's money ✨ Why they almost wouldn't do it again ✨ The advice they'd give their younger selves ✨ The mindset that kept them going when things got hardIf you've ever thought about quitting your job, starting a business, investing in real estate, or chasing a dream that feels bigger than you, this conversation is for you.Hosted by Ethan Glidewell & Sarah Glidewell You can view the video & audio version on our Youtube Channel Thanks for listening!

The Disaster that is Pam Evette with Special Guest Adam Morgan full 522 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:19:07 +0000 iY9aPMu9I4tTTqunz3hECO2YL40BYpg4 news The Tara Show news The Disaster that is Pam Evette with Special Guest Adam Morgan Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasti

Democrats Just Nominated the 'Al-Qaeda Candidate'? full 360 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:40:47 +0000 XNv79XAUa6Uuw2deP5SmZ49set5I8ksg news The Tara Show news Democrats Just Nominated the 'Al-Qaeda Candidate'? Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-

Ross Taylor sits down with Ashton Hampton and Tyler Brown as Clemson football shifts back into offseason work and the transformation phase. Hampton shares what it was like growing up in a football family, his relationship with Coach Mike Reed, and the meaning behind wearing number two, while Brown talks about representing the Upstate, his Clemson roots, and the excitement around the offense. The guys also reflect on teammates realizing their NFL Draft dreams, the resources Clemson provides beyond football, and what fans should know about who they are off the field.Watch the Full Episode on www.ClemsonPlus.com

In this episode, both Savannah and Julie separately interview Judy. In these interviews, they discuss the trials and tribulations , the ups and downs of being in a long-term relationship with a crossdresser and gender-expansive person. And while love was always present, the drive in syncing with a person of this breed is sometimes not enough to keep the relationship together. So, in this way, Judy and Savannah are saying their goodbyes to each other as partners, but not as friends.-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

(May 27, 2026) New York State is moving forward with a plan to build a new nuclear power plant somewhere Upstate, possibly in Massena. But right next door, Akwesasne Mohawks are skeptical because they have a long and troubled history with industry polluting their environment. Also: Details on deals in the state budget, including pushing back a climate change goal and boosts to public pensions.

Mark Lynch says Graham is “desperate” as polling tightens and GOP voters revolt over immigration, inflation, and foreign wars. HOOK A fiery South Carolina Senate showdown is escalating fast. Republican challenger Mark Lynch joins the show to accuse Senator Lindsey Graham of backing endless wars, mass immigration spending, and attack ads built on “lies.” Lynch also opens up about his criminal past, recovery journey, and why he believes Graham is vulnerable for the first time in decades. SUMMARY South Carolina Senate candidate Mark Lynch joined the program to discuss new polling, his growing campaign momentum, and escalating attacks from Senator Lindsey Graham's allies. Lynch claimed Graham's support is collapsing as voters grow frustrated over inflation, immigration, and foreign policy. During the interview, Lynch criticized Graham for supporting continued involvement in Middle East conflicts and approving billions in spending tied to illegal immigration and refugee programs. He argued South Carolina families are being left behind while infrastructure, jobs, and affordability continue to worsen. Lynch also directly addressed attack ads accusing him of supporting the legalization of cocaine and marijuana. He denied the claims, explaining they stem from selectively edited footage and discussions about his personal past. Lynch acknowledged a decades-old cocaine trafficking arrest and DUIs before detailing how faith and addiction recovery transformed his life. He said he later received a pardon and has spent decades helping others through recovery ministries in the Upstate. The conversation also focused heavily on the broader Republican divide between establishment figures and America First conservatives. Lynch portrayed Graham as a “Republican in name only” and framed the race as an opportunity for South Carolina voters to reject the old guard. Throughout the interview, Lynch emphasized economic concerns, infrastructure strain from population growth, and opposition to expanded foreign worker programs. He called for manufacturing investment, stronger border enforcement, and America First economic policies. The segment closed with Lynch urging supporters to volunteer, pray, and mobilize ahead of the June 9 primary, calling the race a historic opportunity to remove Graham from office. KEY TALKING POINTS Mark Lynch says Lindsey Graham's polling is collapsing Lynch attacks Graham over Iran and foreign intervention Claims Graham approved billions benefiting illegal immigrants Candidate denies accusations about legalizing cocaine Lynch discusses addiction recovery and faith journey South Carolina infrastructure concerns highlighted GOP civil war between establishment and America First wings Lynch frames race as anti-establishment revolt June 9 primary becomes major focus for conservatives QUOTE OF THE DAY “We have a Democrat in office now. His name is Lindsey Graham.” SEO KEYWORDS Lindsey Graham, Mark Lynch, South Carolina Senate race, GOP primary, America First, Iran war debate, South Carolina politics, conservative challenger, immigration debate, Trump Republican Party, inflation concerns, Republican establishment, Fox News poll, South Carolina conservatives SOCIAL MEDIA POST

Mike Switzer interviews Ed Flanery, founder of CASE Floors in Lyman,SC.

H4: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara full 1879 Tue, 19 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000 AxSAE0cX7cNRjmjPC7Bev0tgoPCGdLG1 news The Tara Show news H4: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=

H3: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara full 1884 Tue, 19 May 2026 14:10:00 +0000 IHKL7zBw3WhP6EDIGP2N2Dy6eNl70nQj news The Tara Show news H3: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=

H2: Welcome Adam Morgan filling in for Tara full 1628 Tue, 19 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000 WMD0cMPwBObNnpFD7X3adEa9i9QTrXYJ news The Tara Show news H2: Welcome Adam Morgan filling in for Tara Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=

H1: Welcome Adam Morgan filling in for Tara full 1764 Tue, 19 May 2026 14:20:00 +0000 pyM49CcVfvNJ86pMPaaXCdfsYH2iqIrf news The Tara Show news H1: Welcome Adam Morgan filling in for Tara Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=

super soldier 10th - China said they are not going to arm Iran; Floating armory 11th - Alex Murdaugh could face the death penalty; David Pascoe 12th - Mountain Lion sightings in the Taylors area --Hour 3 of the Monday, May 18, 2026, broadcast of The Tara Show delivers a compelling mix of national political hypocrisy, high-seas global deception, and urgent local updates. The hour begins by calling out the Democratic establishment's ideological double standards, highlighting their continued support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner—a self-described "Antifa super soldier" who previously sported a Nazi SS-Totenkopf tattoo. Shifting to international security, the second segment exposes a massive geopolitical double game: despite Beijing's public promises not to arm Iran, a Chinese-operated "floating armory" ship was seized near the Strait of Hormuz, proving China is still actively funneling weapons to the Iranian regime. Turning to South Carolina's legal landscape, the third segment features an intense breakdown by prosecutor David Pascoe regarding new state maneuvers that could see convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh facing the death penalty. Finally, the show hits close to home for Upstate residents, closing the hour with an urgent warning and safety overview following multiple credible mountain lion sightings in the Taylors area.

Interviews from this past weekend's Upstate Anarchist Bookfair with Riot Act Books, Solarpunk writer Phoebe Wagner, Flock Off Ithaca, Bolshevik Tendency, and Warzone DistroFor an extended version of this episode, sign up for FREE at http://patreon.com/thiswreckageAt the end I include a snippet of our Armed Love interview with Ben Morea, who passed away this weekend. Check out the full interview here: Part 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65595770?collection=87680 Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65563424?collection=87680Critique of "win" narrative in Minneapolis: https://illwill.com/proto-politics-in-purgatorySong: Another Dimension - Twilight Zone (Remix)