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!
Podcasting since 2021 • 136 episodes
Bourbon in The Back Room
Latest Episodes
Preservation of Institutions with Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Josh Kimbrell (R)
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest - candidate in South Carolina's 2026 Governor's race - Republican Josh Kimbrell. They discuss the importance of State institutions, an insider's look at the brutality of State Politics, updates on State poli...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:07:30
An Update on State Government - With Guest, Senator Sean Bennett (R)
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee, Sean Bennett, for another appearance on the podcast to give us a thoughtful and sophisticated update on S.C. State Government, the process of governing the state, re...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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59:12
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
Vincent and Joel sit down with the remarkable Governor Andy Beshear and hear about how he won a statewide gubernatorial election as a democrat in Kentucky, a state that voted for Donald Trump by huge margins. Get an in depth look at the Governo...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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27:32
Agreeing to Disagree and the Theater of Elected Office - With Representative Jermaine Johnson
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, friend of the Senators, basketball player, and esteemed Representative Jermaine Johnson. Hear Rep. Johnson talk in depth about his life, his tumultuous childhood, how he stepped up and got chosen to run for...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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54:35
Modern Political Culture and How the Sausage Gets Made - with Guest Representative Gil Gatch (R)
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative Gil Gatch, to discuss his life and politics in the low country, his background as a musician, pastor, lawyer, and politician, how the legislature really functions, and so much more! ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:00:45
