
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 • 123 episodes
Bourbon in The Back Room
Latest Episodes
Chuck Todd - Local Reporting, After Meet the Press, and the Modern Age of Politics
Joel sits down with guest, Chuck Todd, to discuss all things political reporting. They talk about combatting the rise of antisemitism in the US, effective reporting, aftermath of meet the press, how Chuck got started in politics, the benefits a...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:10:47

Loss of Political Civility and the Importance of Lawyer Legislators - with Guest Representative Todd Rutherford
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, to discuss Gambling in South Carolina, sports betting, funding state programs, dram shop liability, the fate of the missing 1.8 billion, and how the Freedom Caucus h...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:11:46

SC’s Budget and Your Taxes in 2025 - Guest, Ways and Means Chairman, Representative Bruce Bannister
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Chairman Bruce Bannister, to discuss South Carolina's 40 Billion Dollar Budget, what South Carolina does with your tax dollars, how we became one of the most rapidly growing States, and so much more! Hear p...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:00:01

2024 YEAR END RECAP - WILL FOLKS - FITSNews
Vincent and Joel sit down with Will Folks and have an in-depth and substantive discussion about the tumultuous and turbulent year of 2024. They give a touching homage to Senator Kay Patterson and Congressman John Spratt, discuss the ch...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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1:08:41

Rural Politics, Business, and Life After Politics - With Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Lieutenant Governor and State Senator, Andre Bauer. They discuss his substantial background in politics, how working hard in politics can pay off, what is required to succeed in Rural Politics, and so much ...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:03:28
