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Bourbon in The Back Room

Bourbon in The Back Room

Written by: Vincent Sheheen and Joel Lourie
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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!© 2026 Bourbon in The Back Room Political Science Politics & Government World
Episodes
  • Special Guest - US Senator Mark Kelly
    May 22 2026

    Vincent and Joel sit down with Senior US Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona to talk about his path to politics, his family, his link to Top Gun the movie, flying jets, combat missions, aeronautical engineering, becoming an astronaut, his incredible journey to representing his constituents, his compelling vision for the future of the United States, 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.

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    58 mins
  • Sine Die Day 2026! Legislators Come Down for a Drink!
    May 19 2026

    Sine Die and the end of session create a fervor of activity at the State's Capital! Vincent and Joel sit down and have a few drinks at Tin Roof across from the Capitol Building. As Senators and Representatives finish up session, they walk across the street, join in on the drinks, and answer some pressing questions for South Carolina's most informational insider political podcast - Bourbon in the Back Room! Hear insider legislators and staffers talk about how the sausage gets made.

    Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the General Assembly's controversial bills - and the topic on the top of everyone's mind, re-drawing districts mid election cycle!

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • South Carolina's Attorney General Race - Guest, Candidate David Pascoe
    May 11 2026

    Joel sits down with David Pascoe, candidate for South Carolina Attorney General, to discuss his background, history in politics, family, aspirations for the State of South Carolina, and why he wants to be Attorney General.

    Hear about Pascoe's history as a prosecutor, solicitor, investigating corruption - the intersection of politics and criminal prosecution - money laundering, campaign finance rules, and so much more!

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    47 mins
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