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“were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” --Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Edward Carrington, Paris, January 16, 1787
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” --Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Edward Carrington, Paris, January 16, 1787
Protecting the “Rule of Law” is goal of national small business organization--"Backbone" Podcast
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October 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Protecting the “Rule of Law” is goal of national small business organization--"Backbone" Podcast
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SC GOP state Senator defends “freedom of speech”. Criticizes government silencing efforts--"Backbone" Podcast
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October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
SC GOP state Senator defends “freedom of speech”. Criticizes government silencing efforts--"Backbone" Podcast
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National Guard network expresses concerns on misuse of state armed forces--"Backbone" Podcast
October 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
National Guard network expresses concerns on misuse of state armed forces--"Backbone" Podcast
Over 12 million will lose health insurance unless Congress acts --"Backbone" Podcast
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
September 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Over 12 million will lose health insurance unless Congress acts --"Backbone" Podcast
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Rep. Hamilton Grant—drum major to state legislator—leadership counts--"Backbone" Podcast
First elected in 2024, Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland County went into his first year as a legislature with no expectations. He cites his leadership experience, including being a drum major at
First elected in 2024, Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland County went into his first year as a legislature with no expectations. He cites his leadership experience, including being a drum major at
August 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Rep. Hamilton Grant—drum major to state legislator—leadership counts--"Backbone" Podcast
First elected in 2024, Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland County went into his first year as a legislature with no expectations. He cites his leadership experience, including being a drum major at
First elected in 2024, Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland County went into his first year as a legislature with no expectations. He cites his leadership experience, including being a drum major at
Freshman House member, Robert Reese, talks about what led to his run, DEI, and energy--"Backbone" Podcast
First year Representative Robert Reese gives his professional and volunteerism background and how he came to run for office. He says that his first year was “revelatory”.
First year Representative Robert Reese gives his professional and volunteerism background and how he came to run for office. He says that his first year was “revelatory”.
June 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Freshman House member, Robert Reese, talks about what led to his run, DEI, and energy--"Backbone" Podcast
First year Representative Robert Reese gives his professional and volunteerism background and how he came to run for office. He says that his first year was “revelatory”.
First year Representative Robert Reese gives his professional and volunteerism background and how he came to run for office. He says that his first year was “revelatory”.
Sen. Rex Rice calls this year one of the best legislative sessions and explains--"Backbone" Podcast
Senator Rex Rice of Pickens County talks with “Backbone” Podcast host Frank Knapp about the 2025 legislative session. The Senator believes that this past legislative session was one of the best.
Senator Rex Rice of Pickens County talks with “Backbone” Podcast host Frank Knapp about the 2025 legislative session. The Senator believes that this past legislative session was one of the best.
June 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Sen. Rex Rice calls this year one of the best legislative sessions and explains--"Backbone" Podcast
Senator Rex Rice of Pickens County talks with “Backbone” Podcast host Frank Knapp about the 2025 legislative session. The Senator believes that this past legislative session was one of the best.
Senator Rex Rice of Pickens County talks with “Backbone” Podcast host Frank Knapp about the 2025 legislative session. The Senator believes that this past legislative session was one of the best.
Rep. Seth Rose on social media literacy, the transformation of Columbia’s Five Points, and padel tennis (????)--"Backbone" Podcast
Rep. Seth Rose of Richland County shares his enthusiasm for any sport that translates from tennis.
Rep. Seth Rose of Richland County shares his enthusiasm for any sport that translates from tennis.
May 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Rep. Seth Rose on social media literacy, the transformation of Columbia’s Five Points, and padel tennis (????)--"Backbone" Podcast
Rep. Seth Rose of Richland County shares his enthusiasm for any sport that translates from tennis.
Rep. Seth Rose of Richland County shares his enthusiasm for any sport that translates from tennis.
Senator Allen Blackmon on his first year in office and major legislation--"Backbone" Podcast
As a new Senator, Allen Blackmon talks about lessons learned in his first year. He discusses his assessment of the major energy bill passed without some important consumer protections.
As a new Senator, Allen Blackmon talks about lessons learned in his first year. He discusses his assessment of the major energy bill passed without some important consumer protections.
May 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Senator Allen Blackmon on his first year in office and major legislation--"Backbone" Podcast
As a new Senator, Allen Blackmon talks about lessons learned in his first year. He discusses his assessment of the major energy bill passed without some important consumer protections.
As a new Senator, Allen Blackmon talks about lessons learned in his first year. He discusses his assessment of the major energy bill passed without some important consumer protections.
He offers that legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the public and private sectors is not needed. Rep. Govan points out that programs to make sure all Americans are treated the same have not held back the state’s economy which is booming.
April 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
He offers that legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the public and private sectors is not needed. Rep. Govan points out that programs to make sure all Americans are treated the same have not held back the state’s economy which is booming.
Rep. Jerry Govan points to SC’s strong economy to question why anti-DEI bill--"Backbone" Podcast
First elected to the SC House in 1992, Rep. Jerry Govan of Orangeburg remarks about the present generation of elected leaders whose experiences are vastly different from those who came before.
First elected to the SC House in 1992, Rep. Jerry Govan of Orangeburg remarks about the present generation of elected leaders whose experiences are vastly different from those who came before.
April 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Rep. Jerry Govan points to SC’s strong economy to question why anti-DEI bill--"Backbone" Podcast
First elected to the SC House in 1992, Rep. Jerry Govan of Orangeburg remarks about the present generation of elected leaders whose experiences are vastly different from those who came before.
First elected to the SC House in 1992, Rep. Jerry Govan of Orangeburg remarks about the present generation of elected leaders whose experiences are vastly different from those who came before.
Senator Darrell Jackson reminisces on his 32 years and changes
Having served in the SC Senate for 32 years, Darrell Jackson shares stories of his early days, the Senate giants that he served with, and the Senate’s tradition of a deliberative, respectful process. His own family experience
Having served in the SC Senate for 32 years, Darrell Jackson shares stories of his early days, the Senate giants that he served with, and the Senate’s tradition of a deliberative, respectful process. His own family experience
April 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Senator Darrell Jackson reminisces on his 32 years and changes
Having served in the SC Senate for 32 years, Darrell Jackson shares stories of his early days, the Senate giants that he served with, and the Senate’s tradition of a deliberative, respectful process. His own family experience
Having served in the SC Senate for 32 years, Darrell Jackson shares stories of his early days, the Senate giants that he served with, and the Senate’s tradition of a deliberative, respectful process. His own family experience
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 26🎙
Cliff Wilson, President and CEO of The Centric Group based in Columbia, SC, talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about the general contractor business. He tells how he arrived at the name of his business and how his success left an original plan behind.
Cliff Wilson, President and CEO of The Centric Group based in Columbia, SC, talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about the general contractor business. He tells how he arrived at the name of his business and how his success left an original plan behind.
March 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 26🎙
Cliff Wilson, President and CEO of The Centric Group based in Columbia, SC, talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about the general contractor business. He tells how he arrived at the name of his business and how his success left an original plan behind.
Cliff Wilson, President and CEO of The Centric Group based in Columbia, SC, talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about the general contractor business. He tells how he arrived at the name of his business and how his success left an original plan behind.
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 25🎙
Representative Gil Gatch talks with podcast Frank Knapp about his winding road to becoming a lawyer in his late 30's and how those experiences helped shape his perspective on family law and legislation.
Representative Gil Gatch talks with podcast Frank Knapp about his winding road to becoming a lawyer in his late 30's and how those experiences helped shape his perspective on family law and legislation.
March 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 25🎙
Representative Gil Gatch talks with podcast Frank Knapp about his winding road to becoming a lawyer in his late 30's and how those experiences helped shape his perspective on family law and legislation.
Representative Gil Gatch talks with podcast Frank Knapp about his winding road to becoming a lawyer in his late 30's and how those experiences helped shape his perspective on family law and legislation.
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 24🎙
SC Senate President Thomas Alexander expresses his appreciation for the Senators he presides over and talks about his 38 years serving. He shares the role of the presiding officer of the Senate and the reason that position changed from being the Lt. Gov.
SC Senate President Thomas Alexander expresses his appreciation for the Senators he presides over and talks about his 38 years serving. He shares the role of the presiding officer of the Senate and the reason that position changed from being the Lt. Gov.
March 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 24🎙
SC Senate President Thomas Alexander expresses his appreciation for the Senators he presides over and talks about his 38 years serving. He shares the role of the presiding officer of the Senate and the reason that position changed from being the Lt. Gov.
SC Senate President Thomas Alexander expresses his appreciation for the Senators he presides over and talks about his 38 years serving. He shares the role of the presiding officer of the Senate and the reason that position changed from being the Lt. Gov.
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 23🎙
Rep. Todd Rutherford, the S.C. House Minority Leader, talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about the economic benefits to the state for legalizing casino gambling, pari-mutuel betting and other gambling games.
Rep. Todd Rutherford, the S.C. House Minority Leader, talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about the economic benefits to the state for legalizing casino gambling, pari-mutuel betting and other gambling games.
March 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 23🎙
Rep. Todd Rutherford, the S.C. House Minority Leader, talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about the economic benefits to the state for legalizing casino gambling, pari-mutuel betting and other gambling games.
Rep. Todd Rutherford, the S.C. House Minority Leader, talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about the economic benefits to the state for legalizing casino gambling, pari-mutuel betting and other gambling games.
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 22🎙
Rep. Micah Caskey ,Chairman of the House Rules Committee, shares with podcast host Frank Knapp the importance of his committee and the process of setting legislation for special order.
Rep. Micah Caskey ,Chairman of the House Rules Committee, shares with podcast host Frank Knapp the importance of his committee and the process of setting legislation for special order.
March 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 22🎙
Rep. Micah Caskey ,Chairman of the House Rules Committee, shares with podcast host Frank Knapp the importance of his committee and the process of setting legislation for special order.
Rep. Micah Caskey ,Chairman of the House Rules Committee, shares with podcast host Frank Knapp the importance of his committee and the process of setting legislation for special order.
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 21🎙
Rep. Brandon Newton of Lancaster tells podcast host Frank Knapp that the SC House members turn over pretty frequently which makes term limits unnecessary. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and describes the budget,
Rep. Brandon Newton of Lancaster tells podcast host Frank Knapp that the SC House members turn over pretty frequently which makes term limits unnecessary. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and describes the budget,
March 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 21🎙
Rep. Brandon Newton of Lancaster tells podcast host Frank Knapp that the SC House members turn over pretty frequently which makes term limits unnecessary. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and describes the budget,
Rep. Brandon Newton of Lancaster tells podcast host Frank Knapp that the SC House members turn over pretty frequently which makes term limits unnecessary. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and describes the budget,
Listen to Episode 20 with Blake Sanders to find out how he compromised security at the State House on the first day of session! He also discusses a life threatening health issue that sparked his decision to run for the SC House.
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March 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Listen to Episode 20 with Blake Sanders to find out how he compromised security at the State House on the first day of session! He also discusses a life threatening health issue that sparked his decision to run for the SC House.
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The Backbone Podcast: Episode 20 🎙
Rep. Blake Sanders of Anderson County shares personal stories with podcast host, Frank Knapp . These engaging stories cover how he became a landscape architect, the origin of his handlebar mustache,
Rep. Blake Sanders of Anderson County shares personal stories with podcast host, Frank Knapp . These engaging stories cover how he became a landscape architect, the origin of his handlebar mustache,
March 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 20 🎙
Rep. Blake Sanders of Anderson County shares personal stories with podcast host, Frank Knapp . These engaging stories cover how he became a landscape architect, the origin of his handlebar mustache,
Rep. Blake Sanders of Anderson County shares personal stories with podcast host, Frank Knapp . These engaging stories cover how he became a landscape architect, the origin of his handlebar mustache,
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 19🎙
Representative Roger Kirby of Lake City talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about rural South Carolina's serious problems with access to healthcare, education, and transportation.
Representative Roger Kirby of Lake City talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about rural South Carolina's serious problems with access to healthcare, education, and transportation.
February 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 19🎙
Representative Roger Kirby of Lake City talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about rural South Carolina's serious problems with access to healthcare, education, and transportation.
Representative Roger Kirby of Lake City talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about rural South Carolina's serious problems with access to healthcare, education, and transportation.
This month, we’re celebrating 25 years of advocating for and supporting small businesses across South Carolina! Since 2000, the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has been fighting for policies that help local businesses thrive.
February 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This month, we’re celebrating 25 years of advocating for and supporting small businesses across South Carolina! Since 2000, the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has been fighting for policies that help local businesses thrive.
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 18🎙
Nick Callas of the Law Office of Nicholas G. Callas in Columbia talks about his early experiences with criminal law and what he learned about the psychology of those accused of committing crime.
Nick Callas of the Law Office of Nicholas G. Callas in Columbia talks about his early experiences with criminal law and what he learned about the psychology of those accused of committing crime.
February 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 18🎙
Nick Callas of the Law Office of Nicholas G. Callas in Columbia talks about his early experiences with criminal law and what he learned about the psychology of those accused of committing crime.
Nick Callas of the Law Office of Nicholas G. Callas in Columbia talks about his early experiences with criminal law and what he learned about the psychology of those accused of committing crime.
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 17 🎙
Senator Ronnie Cromer of Newberry, whose district includes many miles of lake shoreline, discusses South Carolina's very high boat tax and what the benefits would be for reducing the tax level to be competitive with other states.
Senator Ronnie Cromer of Newberry, whose district includes many miles of lake shoreline, discusses South Carolina's very high boat tax and what the benefits would be for reducing the tax level to be competitive with other states.
February 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Backbone Podcast: Episode 17 🎙
Senator Ronnie Cromer of Newberry, whose district includes many miles of lake shoreline, discusses South Carolina's very high boat tax and what the benefits would be for reducing the tax level to be competitive with other states.
Senator Ronnie Cromer of Newberry, whose district includes many miles of lake shoreline, discusses South Carolina's very high boat tax and what the benefits would be for reducing the tax level to be competitive with other states.