Podmetto Politics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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