Episode 58

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11th Apr 2025

Never Correct an Enemy Making Mistakes! (with Rep Heather Bauer)

We’re thrilled to host South Carolina House Representative Heather Bauer as we covered a wide range of topics and received an exclusive peek behind the curtains at how things operate at the SC State House.

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Opening (0:00:00)

Introduction (00:00:24)

Introducing Rep Heather Bauer (00:05:12)

Tabling Your Own Amendment? (0:26:41)

SC’s Trump DEI Ban (0:35:04)

SC’s School Vouchers Scam (0:42:27)

  • SC House passes bill to revive K-12 vouchers. The bulk of this year’s money will go unused. (South Carolina Daily Gazette)
  • Rep James Talarico exposes how Elon Musk would get millions of dollars of education vouchers from Texas (Instagram

SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis Debacle (1:00:41)

  • A $1.8 billion mistake could cost the South Carolina treasurer his job (AP News)
  • How to Steal A Lot of Money -- Legally (forward by Curtis Loftis) (Amazon)
  • SC Senate to consider removing state treasurer from office following $1.8B probe (Live 5 News)
  • SC treasurer petitions state Supreme Court to stop efforts to remove him from office (South Carolina Daily Gazette)

Rep Heather Bauer’s Future (1:24:25)

  • SC H3872 Hunting Heritage Protect Act (the “No Net Loss” Bill) (Bill Track 50)

Closing (1:25:54)

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Black White and Blue in the South
Discussing Democratic Politics... with a Southern Flair
Welcome to "Black White and Blue in the South," the dynamic podcast that unites two progressive Democrats with distinct perspectives on the pressing issues of our time. Join hosts, Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill Kimler, as they engage in candid conversations about politics, society, and the pursuit of a more equitable future.

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A transplant from Atlanta to Columbia; Barrett has been using his voice and quick whit to entertain for decades. Starting out in Radio and Television in the late 20th century, Barrett finds himself entertaining again in the 21st Century via a media that's easily paused.