Gavin Jackson

Columbia

Host at South Carolina Educational Television

Moderator of @SCETV’s Emmy nominated This Week in South Carolina | Host of @SCLedepod | Maryland raised South Carolinian | Covering #SC2024 [email protected]

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Remembering Mother Emanuel 10 Years Later: Part I

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 17, 2025: the first of two episodes dedicated to the 10-year commemoration of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting where nine black parishioners, including the pastor of the church state Sen. Clementa Pinckney, were murdered in a racially fueled massacre; we’ll share reflections from South Carolinians who participated in our Voices Collected initiative as well as from folks who participated in the Charleston Forum last week.
Aiken Breakin' Heart with Shane Massey

2 weeks ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 14, 2025: our live event recorded Thursday, June 12 at Good Girl Brewing in Aiken featuring host Gavin Jackson, reporter Maayan Schechter, and special guest South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey.
Gavin Gets Gaslit

2 weeks ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June10, 2025: we look at some action happening this week in the Statehouse; we hear about a new gas-fired energy plant that Duke Energy is proposing in the Upstate; we begin bringing you stories from our Voices Collected series commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting; and more! There's still time to get your free tickets to be a part of our live SC Lede podcast taping at Good Girl Brewing in Aiken, SC this...
Grand Strand with Pam

3 weeks ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 7, 2025: state Democrats got a boost with a big special election House seat win; Lt. Gov. Pam Evette continues to test the waters; we look at some of the ramifications of the tariffs on businesses in our region; and more!Also, get your free tickets (while they're still available) for our live SC Lede podcast taping at Good Girl Brewing in Aiken, SC coming up on June 12. Gavin Jackson and special guest Sen.
What is this? A Democratic wrap up for Ants?

3 weeks ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 3, 2025: we recap the big state Democratic Party weekend which included big party names like Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore; also, a development in the 2026 gubernatorial race as Richland Democratic Rep. Jermaine Johnson announces the formation of an exploratory committee; and more!Also, you're invited to join host Gavin Jackson and special guest state Sen.
Dems vs the L.O.G. Jam

4 weeks ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 31, 2025: details on our live taping event coming up June 12 at 6 p.m. at Good Girl Brewing (early registration recommended); take part in Voices Collected, honoring the legacy of the Emanuel Nine; and more!Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
The State House Gavel: $14B budget with in-district pay raise goes to gov, House looks at roads

1 month ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Maayan Schechter |Russ McKinney |Gavin Jackson

Happy Thursday. You're reading The State House Gavel, a daily reporter notebook by reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinneyandMaayan Schechter that previews and captures what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse while lawmakers are in session. We said we'd be back briefly, and we meant it. The Legislature returned Wednesday for one day only to pass a $14.5 billion state general fund spending plan that goes into effect on July 1. It wasn't the only issue lawmakers dealt with in their return.
The State House Gavel: Lawmakers back to OK $14B budget that spends on bridges, pay raises

1 month ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Maayan Schechter |Russ McKinney |Gavin Jackson

Happy Wednesday. And welcome back, briefly, to a special edition of The State House Gavel, a daily reporter notebook by reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinneyandMaayan Schechter that previews and captures what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse while lawmakers are in session. Lawmakers have returned to Columbia for one day only to pass the $14.5 billion state general fund budget. It then will be sent to Gov. Henry McMaster, whohas line-item veto power.
South Carolina Check up with MUSC President

1 month ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 27, 2025: lawmakers return to Columbia to take up the $14.7 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year; state Democrats have a big week with their convention and major events featuring two prominent voices in the party; we bring you one of the Voices Collected for our Mother Emanuel remembrance initiative; and more! Join us for our upcoming LIVE Lede taping on June 12 at 6 p.m., featuring Gavin Jackson, reporter Maayan Schechter, and...
Bountiful Big Beautiful Bills and Budgets Bonanza

1 month ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 24, 2025: we have a budget agreement for the $14.7 billion spending plan; there was also agreement in Washington over the tax and spending Republican megabill this week; Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen.