We the Palmetto
We the Palmetto

We the Palmetto

A podcast that focuses on Palmetto State politics with interviews with newsmakers, elected leaders and candidates.

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Episode 29: Meet the candidate: Brandon Brown (U.S. Senate)

Episode 29: Meet the candidate: Brandon Brown (U.S. Senate)

In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan sits down with Brandon Brown to talk about his run for U.S. Senate.

Episode 28: Week 5 legislative update, Democrats' dreams for SC-01

Episode 28: Week 5 legislative update, Democrats' dreams for SC-01

In this episode of We The Palmetto, Dorchester County Democratic Party Chairman Michael Fronk talks with host Nick Reagan about how Democrats plan to retake Nancy Mace's seat in Congress. 

Episode 27: Week 4 Legislative Update, Controversial bills and GOP Infighting

Episode 27: Week 4 Legislative Update, Controversial bills and GOP Infighting

Nick Reagan sits down with Dorchester County GOP chairman CJ Westfall in this week's episode of We The Palmetto to talk about the bills going through the state house and conflict within the Republican Party.

Episode 26: Week 3 Legislative update & S.C. Rep. Annie McDaniel

Episode 26: Week 3 Legislative update & S.C. Rep. Annie McDaniel

In this episode of We The Palmetto, Nick Reagan brings you the latest from Columbia, what you can expect next week, and reaction from state Rep. Annie McDaniel, the chair of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.

Episode 25: Meet the Candidate: Alex Pelbath (for SC-01)

Episode 25: Meet the Candidate: Alex Pelbath (for SC-01)

In this episode of "We the Palmetto," Ret. Lt. Col. Alex Pelbath talks with host Nick Reagan about his campaign for South Carolina’s First Congressional District and commanding the last flight out of the Afghanistan during the chaotic withdrawal in 2021. 

Episode 24: Week 2 legislative update and interview with SC Atty. Gen. Alan Wilson

Episode 24: Week 2 legislative update and interview with SC Atty. Gen. Alan Wilson

Live 5's Nick Reagan looks at efforts to close partisan primaries to registered party members only, and talks to Attorney General Alan Wilson and his recently-announced gubernatorial running mate, state Sen. Mike Reichenbach.

Episode 23: William Cogswell

Episode 23: William Cogswell

In this episode, Charleston Mayor Williams Cogswell talks with Live 5's Nick Reagan about everything from new developments and affordable housing to ICE and the race for South Carolina governor. 

Episode 22: 2026 Legislative session preview with SC Sen. Brian Adams

Episode 22: 2026 Legislative session preview with SC Sen. Brian Adams

In this episode of "We The Palmetto," Republican state Sen. Brian Adams from Berkeley County talks about what he thinks we need to pay attention to and the passion projects he’ll be pushing this year.

Episode 21: Dick Harpootlian

Episode 21: Dick Harpootlian

In this special episode of "We the Palmetto," Former South Carolina Democratic Party chair Dick Harpootlian (right) joins Nick Reagan to table his new book, "Dig Me a Grave."

Episode 20: Greg Ford

Episode 20: Greg Ford

On this episode of We The Palmetto, South Carolina Dist. 98 Republican candidate Greg Ford talks about his campaign ahead of a special election.