Bourbon in The Back Room

An inside look at politics with Senators Sheheen and Lourie. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the important, fun, and sometimes weird world of South Carolina Politics. Learn how the laws that impact your life every day get made and find a unique perspective on connections around the state!

Bourbon in The Back Room is a news podcast hosted by Vincent Sheheen and Joel Lourie, with 171 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Vincent Sheheen and Joel Lourie hosts Bourbon in The Back Room, a news show with 171 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Attorney General Candidate Richard Hricik

  Sep 21, 202623 minS6

  Vincent and Joel sit down with the Democratic candidate for South Carolina Attorney General to discuss his platform, his vision for the South Carolina AG's office, his background as a working man, accounting, working as a lawyer, his journey to South Carolina, and so much more! Hear about how Richard Hricik's office would make life better for regular South Carolinians by prosecuting bad debt collectors, preventing improper medical bills, protecting SC's environment, and using protective consumer affairs enforcement to stop our citizens from being defrauded. Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

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  Episode #24

  S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture - Hugh Weathers

  Sep 15, 202657 minS6

  Vincent and Joel sit down with the Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, to discuss his family lineage of farmers, his history of public service in South Carolina, the fall of the dairy farm in SC, changes in the agricultural industry over the last decades, politics intersecting with illegal cock fighting, the details of how the Department of Agriculture actually works, how to create jobs through agriculture, and so much more! In Bourbon Briefs the Senators talk about the upcoming midterm elections, Darlene Graham's refusal to debate Annie Andrews in the US Senate race, Jermaine Johnson's path to win the Governor's race, how all politics is national, Tim Scott's controversial republican national convention speech, compare political antics to professional wrestling, the new moderating role of the S.C. house majority leader, and more. Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

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  Episode #23

  SC Workforce and Economic Activity - Guest, SCDEW Director, William H. Floyd

  Sep 1, 20261h 1mS6

  Vincent and Joel sit down with the Director of SC Department of Employment and Workforce, William H. Floyd, to discuss the economic state of South Carolina, the massive growth of our workforce, how an institution like SCDEW works, and how to be a leader in SC. Hear about William Floyd's background, family, work as an attorney and much more! Hear a bourbon briefs breakdown of the current political situation in SC, how a sister with no political background might win a SC Senate seat, Ralph Norman's ire, Annie Andrew's path to victory, the State Budget, and get an update on all things SC politics! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

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  Episode #22

  State Budget and State Politics - Guest Maayan Schechter

  Aug 17, 202654 minS6

  Vincent and Joel sit down with all star journalist, Maayan Schechter, to discuss all things South Carolina politics, take a deep dive into the budget, talk about the extra 100 million dollars of funding proposed for scout motors, the democratic nominee for Governor choosing his running mate, a democrat’s chances in South Carolina, Lindsey Graham’s empty seat, his sister, Ralph Norman, Annie Andrews, and so much more! Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

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  Episode #21

  SOUTH CAROLINA US SENATE VACANCY - Guest Ralph Norman

  Aug 8, 202630 minS6

  Vincent and Joel sits down for an episode of bourbon shots to get in the weeds related to the open US Senate seat left by the late Lindsey Graham and hear from one of the candidates vying for the special primary - Ralph Norman. Hear about his life, business, political message, and so much more! Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. Support the show Keep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcast Facebook.com/BITBRpodcast https://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

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