Today we’ll be switching things up a bit. Instead of Walter and me interviewing a guest we will have a guest interviewing Walter.The conversation is part of the Spring 2025 program put on by the University South Caroliniana Society: “'E' is for Edgar – Conversation and Barbeque with Walter.” Talking with Walter today is Beryl Dakers, president of the Society and long-time producer with SCETV. Today's episode is part of our celebration of Walter Edgar's Journal's 25th year.

This week we’ll be talking with Dr. Kathleen DuVal about native Americans in Colonial South Carolina.Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as Kathleen will tell us, North American civilization did not come to a halt because of a few wandering explorers, even when the strangers came well-armed.Much of our discussion today is based on Kathleen DuVal’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 21, 2025: we take you to the No Kings Day protest in Columbia, where thousands gathered on Saturday; we jump on the campaign trail with Lt. Gov. Pam Evette in Newberry; we take a look at the redistricting efforts going on across the country, including in nearby North Carolina; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 18, 2025: we revisit the 1000-year flood that rocked the state, and specifically the Midlands, 10 years ago; we hear from some of the people closest to that tragedy including a well-known South Carolina Public Radio voice never heard on this podcast before; we have a little update on the shutdown—it’s still going on; and more!

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Megan Brunckhorst about strategies and tips to improve sleep.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Rebecca Leddy about your mammogram report and breast density details.

Nearly one in three U.S. teens report being cyberbullied. Of those, 64% say it affected their ability to learn and feel safe at school. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and is a time for schools and families to stay informed and offer practical solutions and support.

As students return to classrooms, schools are closely monitoring health trends including mental health challenges, declining vaccination rates, and increasing absenteeism. Addressing these issues requires collaboration between schools, families, and community partners.

This week, we’re discussing notable liars throughout history.

This week, we have a very special edition of the show, recorded in front of a live audience in Salt Lake City, Utah.