It’s an Absolutely Ludicrous Thing to Do! (Part 1) (with Michanna Tate and Jessica Beasley)

It’s an Absolutely Ludicrous Thing to Do! (Part 2) (with Michanna Tate and Jessica Beasley)

We’re back for a second helping with our panel of three South Carolina State House Candidates: Dr. Jumelle Brooks, Michanna Tate and Jessica Beasley! We dive into a variety of current issues and news items that impact South Carolinians. You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJTYouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJT]. Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our https://linktr.ee/bwabitsLinkTree [https://linktr.ee/bwabits] page. (00:00:00) INTRODUCTION (00:04:28) RURAL HEALTHCARE * South Carolina Health Report [America’s Health Rankings [https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/states/SC]] * SC rural hospital asks legislators to enact safety net in preparation for Medicaid cuts [South Carolina Daily Gazette [https://scdailygazette.com/2026/03/13/sc-rural-hospital-asks-legislators-to-enact-safety-net-in-preparation-for-medicaid-cuts/]] * https://www.protectourcare.org/ [https://www.protectourcare.org/] (00:13:28) COMMUNITY BLIGHT & GENTRIFICATION * What is "Gentrification"? [REtipster on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s07D45uHmVY]] * What Are Gentrification and Displacement [Urban Displacement Project [https://www.urbandisplacement.org/about/what-are-gentrification-and-displacement/]] * Gentrification’s impact on school demographics: A study of 3 California cities [Brookings Institute [https://www.brookings.edu/articles/gentrifications-impact-on-school-demographics-a-study-of-3-california-cities/]] * Who holds the deeds in the Sterling community? Furman University study tracks rising real estate pressure in Black historic neighborhood [WYFF [https://www.wyff4.com/article/gentrification-displacement-study-sterling-black-historic-neighborhood/64935708]] * Gentrification threatens SC farm land. A Furman University map shows locations most at risk. [Post & Courier [https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/news/furman-university-sc-farm-gentrification-property-values-study/article_ceaefda7-6f58-4d76-8ffb-4853a94469d6.html]] * Furman’s map [Shi Institute [https://shi.institute/research/rural-change-diagnostic-screen/map]] (00:29:37) PROPERTY TAXES * As legislators argue over property taxes and earmarks, SC begins fiscal year with no new budget [South Carolina Daily Gazette [https://scdailygazette.com/2026/07/01/as-legislators-argue-over-property-taxes-and-earmarks-sc-begins-fiscal-year-with-no-new-budget/]] * SC H4690 Homestead Exemption [Bill Track 50 [https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1918676]] * No Property Tax SC [nopropertytaxsc.com [https://nopropertytaxsc.com/]] * Fee-in-Lieu-of Property Taxes (FILOT) [growlaurenscounty.com [https://growlaurenscounty.com/fee-in-lieu-of-property-taxes-filot/]] * Act 388: An Examination of How an Obscure Property Tax Law Revolutionized Property Tax Funding in South Carolina [University of South Carolina [https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/law/student_life/journals/jled/editions/_documents/2025_54_1/boyette_jled54.1_.pdf]] (00:42:15) AMERICA 250 AND 4TH OF JULY * Neo-fascist group Patriot Front parades Confederate flag in Washington DC on Fourth of July [The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/04/neo-fascist-patriot-front-washington-dc]] (00:49:14) THIS HEAT IS DISRESPECTFUL * Intense heat leads to ‘extremely high’ rates of ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday [KCRA 3 [https://www.kcra.com/article/extremely-high-rates-heat-related-er-visits-cdc-more-saturday/71822409]] * Trump Admin Deletes Cooling Advice After Right Goes Scorched On Mamdani For Same Info [MEDIAite [https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/trump-admin-deletes-cooling-advice-202424397.html]] (00:52:27) HARASSED AT A POLLING LOCATION * Rep Hamilton R. Grant [Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZJJXR0tbtz/]] * SC state lawmaker shares video after confrontation at Midlands polling place [WIS10 [https://www.wistv.com/2026/06/05/rep-hamilton-grant-shares-video-after-confrontation-midlands-early-voting-location/]] (00:55:13) CLOSING * They Gerrymandered Him Out. He's Running Anyway. | Rep. Justin Pearson [Democracy Docket [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JibIFmJArI8]] We are a proud member of the https://www.bigmediallc.com/BigMedia [https://www.bigmediallc.com/] podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC [https://blackwhitebluesouth.captivate.fm/bigmediallc]

It’s an Absolutely Ludicrous Thing to Do! (Part 1) (with Michanna Tate and Jessica Beasley)

Bill takes control while Jumelle steps into the guest seat alongside two other candidates for South Carolina State House: Michanna Tate and Jessica Beasley! It’s a cornucopia of hope for the Lakelands region as these three women look to flip a bloc of seats and change the direction of the state for the better! You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJTYouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJT]. Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our https://linktr.ee/bwabitsLinkTree [https://linktr.ee/bwabits] page. (00:00:00) INTRODUCTION (00:01:09) OR BETTER YET… PETE HEGSETH AND THE AXE * Video of Pete Hegseth almost killing someone with an axe [The Good Liars on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18SR8NvVKG/]] * 'Fox & Friends' co-host faces lawsuit from man he hit with ax [NBC News [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fox-friends-co-host-faces-lawsuit-man-he-hit-axe-n883291]] * The AP reconstructs a U.S. strike that killed over 100 Iranian children [NBC 4 Washington [https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/reconstruct-us-strike-killed-iran-school-children/4124437/]] (00:06:38) FAKE LAW OR NAW? THE GAME * 5 most bizarre SC laws still on the books [The State [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/5-most-bizarre-sc-laws-103000512.html]] * SC law legalizes pinball for youth, ending decades-old prohibition [South Carolina Daily Gazette [https://scdailygazette.com/2026/06/17/sc-law-legalizes-pinball-for-youth-ending-decades-old-prohibition/]] (00:27:35) MICHANNA TATE FOR SC STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 14 * https://votemichannatate.com/ [https://votemichannatate.com/] * Michanna Tate, has formally announced her campaign for South Carolina House of Representatives – District 14 [Laurens County BUZZ [https://whosonthemove.com/michanna-tate-has-formally-announced-her-campaign-for-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-district-14]] (00:40:32) JESSICA BEASLEY FOR SC STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 11 * https://www.jessicabeasleyforsc.org/ [https://www.jessicabeasleyforsc.org/] * Beasley says she has the backbone for service [Index Journal [https://www.indexjournal.com/townnews/economics/beasley-says-she-has-the-backbone-for-service/article_0383ca56-44f2-441b-a6f9-b70acf90c448.html]] * Taylor v. Rankin [ACLU SC [https://www.aclusc.org/cases/taylor-v-rankin/]] * Episode 84 [https://blackwhitebluesouth.captivate.fm/episode/not-oprah-okra-with-dr-emily-taylor/]: Not Oprah… Okra! (with Dr. Emily Taylor) * SC Upstate teenage Revolutionary War spy honored with new statue & garden. Here’s her story [The State [https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article316317756.html?giftCode=bf8b3a131b93f3b324bb44d1690e64f7e0382f27468a0f33ab686a881e5a11d6]] (00:52:58 ) JUMELLE BROOKS FOR SC STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 12 * https://jumelleforsc.com/ [https://jumelleforsc.com/] (01:04:36) CLOSING We are a proud member of the https://www.bigmediallc.com/BigMedia [https://www.bigmediallc.com/] podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC [https://blackwhitebluesouth.captivate.fm/bigmediallc]

I'll Take Two!

Bill & Jumelle are joined by political activist and organizer, Brandon Upson! We review the South Carolina primary elections results and learn about the runoff results as they are announced. You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJTYouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJT]. Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our https://linktr.ee/bwabitsLinkTree [https://linktr.ee/bwabits] page. (00:00:00) INTRODUCTION (00:00:50) OR BETTER YET… CANDIDATES WITH THE SAME NAME * Fargo - S05E01 - Blanket (IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27126335/]) * Dan Sullivan [@cancel.the.state on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZGXQ8VSOad/]] * GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-name challenger is ineligible for ballot, official rules [CNN [https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/15/politics/dan-sullivan-challenger-ineligible-ballot-alaska-senate]] * Challenger with same name as Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan sues to stay on ballot [AP News [https://apnews.com/article/alaska-senate-dan-sullivan-ballot-election-2026-b5f26648cf9d3d67e9a497276a6e322b]] (00:10:41) INTERVIEW WITH BRANDON UPSON * https://brandonupson.com/ [https://brandonupson.com/] (00:19:57) RESULTS FROM THE FIRST ROUND OF SC PRIMARIES * Live Results: South Carolina midterm primaries (PBS News [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-south-carolina-midterm-primaries]) (00:41:10) RESULTS FROM THE SC PRIMARIES RUNOFF * Statewide results (SCVotes.gov [https://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/126718/web.345435/#/summary]) * Surprise Double Endorsement [South Carolina Lede [https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/podcast/south-carolina-lede/2026-06-23/surprise-double-endorsement]] * Trump endorses both candidates in South Carolina Republican runoff for governor [WFAE [https://www.wfae.org/politics/2026-06-20/trump-endorses-both-candidates-in-south-carolina-republican-runoff-for-governor]] * TrumpAiVoice.net [http://trumpaivoice.net] * Pam Alan endorsement poster [@calltoact on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid07V9PD6RjRgEJVSdnjwLycEWJ1bt7rmrPjV7fiWSyVXdKnomUvJywCjG42xoJZ72Al&id=61575981944922]] (00:58:04) CLOSING We are a proud member of the https://www.bigmediallc.com/BigMedia [https://www.bigmediallc.com/] podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC [https://blackwhitebluesouth.captivate.fm/bigmediallc]

Or Better Yet... Recycling Material Is Good for the Environment!

Bill & Jumelle are on a little summer break, but we’ve compiled this hilarious batch of “Or Better Yet…” segments which will inform AND entertain you until we get back! You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJTYouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJT]. Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our https://linktr.ee/bwabitsLinkTree [https://linktr.ee/bwabits] page. INTRODUCTION (0:00:00) WHITE HOUSE TRANS ALARM (00:01:32) * ONN - WH Trans Alarm goes off [The Onion, TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@theonion/video/7527345958242290999]] * 'I'm not going to be a Gabby Giffords': U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman draws gun at constituent meeting [ABC30 Action news [https://abc30.com/post/congressman-draws-gun-at-constituent-meeting-/3313725/], 2018] CRACKER BARREL’S NEW LOGO (00:06:10) * Cracker Barrel’s New Logo [Brent Terhune on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B2rdyddgd/]] FREE TRAVIS & JONATHAN (00:10:29) * Free Travis & Jonathan! [YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@travisandjonathan]] * Tennessee natives mix politics, podcasting [The Tennessean [https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2016/03/07/tennessee-natives-mix-politics-podcasting/81438436/]] KAMALA HARRIS: INTERRUPTED (00:14:46) * Harris interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters on first night of book tour [PBS News [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/harris-interrupted-by-pro-palestinian-protesters-on-first-night-of-book-tour]] * Christina Lorey - Facebook Reel [https://www.facebook.com/reel/1332853518220924] * Five things we learned from 107 Days, Kamala Harris’s campaign trail memoir [The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/23/kamala-harris-book-takeaways-107-days]] * Yemisi Egbewole about the Harris protests [Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEv3AvDiFS/?hl=en]] TED CRUZ DEFENDS PEDOPHILES (00:21:41) * Ted Cruz: Stop attacking pedophiles [ [https://youtu.be/bs4jvTcYP5I?si=Ni7mkZvxVLLqTpyv]YouTube [https://youtu.be/bs4jvTcYP5I?si=Ni7mkZvxVLLqTpyv]] DEALING WITH BLAGA (00:23:03) * JiggsTheStoryTeller as a Proud Black Conservative [TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@jiggstalksalot/video/7540455277384961335?]] * JoyAndProgress [TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@joyandprogress/video/7518074599532203319]] * David Pakman Show [TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@davidpakmanshow/video/7517345114360958263]] * The Know It All Podcast [YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnowItAllPodcast]] * White House announces Smithsonian review amid Trump’s cultural reckoning [Politico [https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/12/smithsonian-museums-trump-review-00505838]] DELUSIONAL REPUBLICANS (00:29:52) * Fox News Host Drops Stunning Take on Election Bloodbath: ‘By Winning Democrats Are Actually Losing’ [Mediaite [https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/fox-news-host-drops-stunning-take-on-election-bloodbath-by-winning-democrats-are-actually-losing/]] * Democrats win across the spectrum as voters reject Trump [CNN [https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/04/politics/election-takeaways-new-york-new-jersey-virginia]] * Speaker Johnson Holds News Conference on Day 36 of Government Shutdown [C-Span [https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/speaker-johnson-holds-news-conference-on-day-36-of-government-shutdown/668518]] * Trump blames shutdown for Republicans' election losses to Democrats [Axios [https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/trump-shutdown-election-democrats-republicans]] JOSH JOHNSON & THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW (00:33:45) * Josh Johnson on people being upset by Bad Bunny performing at the next Super Bowl [TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshjohnsoncomedy/video/7559353585088220471]] * Josh Johnson’s website [https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/] * The real reason conservatives are furious about Bad Bunny’s forthcoming Super Bowl performance [The Conversation [https://theconversation.com/the-real-reason-conservatives-are-furious-about-bad-bunnys-forthcoming-super-bowl-performance-267078]] PLAYING DEAF AND DUMB (00:39:37) * House Republicans’ attempt to censure Democrat over texts with Epstein fails [The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/19/republican-censure-stacey-plaskett-jeffrey-epstein]] * @aerialist_elena2 repost of @hereswhykevin on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@aerialist_elena2/video/7574192717064850701] showing Rep Tony Wied playing deaf AND dumb CLOSING (00:43:17) We are a proud member of the https://www.bigmediallc.com/BigMedia [https://www.bigmediallc.com/] podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC [https://blackwhitebluesouth.captivate.fm/bigmediallc]

Crackers!

In this mega-episode before summer break, Bill & Jumelle make their official endorsements in the 2026 South Carolina Democratic Primary and then turn to the Wheel of Topics to deliver a mega-packed episode that you won’t want to miss! You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJTYouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi1i727gvg-DizGZEpuR0HiuxgBs1gJT]. Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our https://linktr.ee/bwabitsLinkTree [https://linktr.ee/bwabits] page. PRE-SHOW BANTER (0:00:00) OR BETTER YET - FEDERAL JUDGE GROUP JOB INTERVIEW (00:01:32) * Senate confirms Trump-nominated Greenville attorney as newest SC federal judge [South Carolina Daily Gazette [https://scdailygazette.com/2026/05/19/senate-confirms-trump-nominated-greenville-attorney-as-newest-sc-federal-judge/]] * Chuck Grassley Holds Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing For Judicial Nominees [YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZE8z_DAYVE]] INTRODUCTIONS & MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR OFFICER DJ KELLER (00:16:52) * '141 will forever belong to Officer DJ Keller': Greenwood gathers to honor fallen officer [Index Journal [https://www.indexjournal.com/news/141-will-forever-belong-to-officer-dj-keller-greenwood-gathers-to-honor-fallen-officer/article_675f0f75-d0ab-4276-ba11-ba67e7d34300.html]] * WATCH: Full coverage of funeral service for fallen Greenwood Officer DJ Keller [FOX Carolina News [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NGNsHhdiLc]] OFFICIAL BWABITS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS (00:24:22) US Senate * Dr. Annie Andrews [https://drannieandrews.com/] (interview [https://youtu.be/v4GKHRrVAiE]) * Brandon P. Brown [https://brandonpbrown.com/] (interview [https://youtu.be/QspPFPDMgD4]) (speech [https://youtu.be/Fs05RiYnqWw]) * Kyle Freeman [https://kylefreemanforsenate.com/] (interview [https://youtu.be/ovN66wUkMec?si=uw8425i2V7_VFXft&t=761]) (speech [https://youtu.be/2hZER9APQPw]) US Congress SC-03 * Eunice Lehmacher [https://www.euniceforsc.com/] (interview [https://youtu.be/4_hx7awykiA]) (speech [https://youtu.be/XHhMswsVWtk]) * Dr. Ernest Mackins [https://www.mackinsenterprises.com/] (speech [https://youtu.be/EIA3oIFY6u4]) SC Governor * Dr. Jermaine Johnson [https://johnsonforsc.com/] (interview [https://youtu.be/4BZxrOtyqSU]) (speech [https://youtu.be/OV0skJ4Xin4]) * Billy Webster [https://websterforsc.com/] * Mullins McLeod [https://mcleodscgov.com/] SC Superintendent of Education * Lisa Ellis [https://www.ellisforsc.com/] (speech [https://youtu.be/UNrKxOB4-Dw]) * Sylvia Wright [https://www.wright2026sc.com/] (interview [https://youtu.be/ovN66wUkMec?si=Wm6H5MPbYBMao0KL&t=4048]) (speech [https://youtu.be/Qd-EzlsrNEA]) SC State Treasurer * Trav Robertson [https://travfortreasurer.com/] (speech [https://youtu.be/hY1qgD8w05E]) * Vincent Coe [https://travfortreasurer.com/] (speech [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfi3URBescc]) SC Secretary of State * Edwina Winter [https://www.winterforthewin.com/] (speech [https://youtu.be/TkqLLPmo-ZY]) * Jason Belton [https://www.jasonbeltonforsc.com/] (interview on Late Night Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYlj_PQFEYS/]) SC Comptroller General * Tiffany Boozer [https://boozerforsc.com/] (speech [https://youtu.be/pmvM6319HiQ]) * Bruce Cole (speech [https://youtu.be/3McDXuuWBH0]) SC CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PT 2 (00:52:53) * Judge rejects lawsuit to stop debate restrictions on SC redistricting [Greenville Online [https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/20/sc-redistricting-circuit-judge-ruling-amendments/90175539007/]] * Redistricting debate drags into holiday weekend; Senate delays vote ahead of early voting [ABC15 News [https://wpde.com/news/local/south-carolina-senators-debate-proposed-congressional-map-once-again-early-voting-near]] WHEEL OF TOPICS (01:03:44) Topic wheel solution courtesy of Word wall [https://wordwall.net/resource/436818/topic-wheel] Topic 1: Loss of trust in media, government and other institutions * Americans’ Deepening Mistrust of Institutions [Pew [https://www.pew.org/en/trend/archive/fall-2024/americans-deepening-mistrust-of-institutions]] * Deep Dive: The Pentagon Influence Behind the Silver Screen [Inkstick [https://inkstickmedia.com/deep-dive-the-pentagon-influence-behind-the-silver-screen/]] Topic 2: Loneliness and the decline of community * Social capital: Predicting an epidemic of loneliness—and prescribing the solution [Harvard Kennedy School [https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-research/policy-topics/social-policy/social-capital-predicting-epidemic-loneliness-and]] * The Social Dilemma [https://thesocialdilemma.com/] Topic 3: Education and workforce readiness * What Do We Know About the Extent of Teacher Shortages Nationwide? A Systematic Examination of Reports of U.S. Teacher Shortages [Sage Journals [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23328584241276512]] * South Carolina's START Report Tackles Teacher Shortages with Bold Solutions [SC Department of Ed [https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/news-releases/south-carolinas-start-report-tackles-teacher-shortages-with-bold-solutions/]] Topic 4: Brain drain in the South * Scout Motors Picks Charlotte for New US Headquarters – Snubs SC Despite $1.3 Billion in Incentives [Charlotte Stories [https://www.charlottestories.com/scout-motors-picks-charlotte-for-new-us-headquarters-snubs-sc-despite-1-3-billion-in-incentives/]] * ‘Fear and hopelessness’: study finds one in four professors consider leaving US south [The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/23/professors-us-south-leaving]] * Documentary About New College of Florida Offers Warning About Conservative Efforts to Take Over Higher Education [PEN America [https://pen.org/first-they-came-for-my-college/]] * New College of Florida tosses hundreds of library books, empties gender diversity library [Herald Tribune [https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/education/2024/08/15/new-college-of-florida-throws-away-hundreds-of-library-books-diversity-lgbtq/74814756007]] Topic 5: Heritage Act & banning of QR Codes * SC’s 2026 legislative session closes with Heritage Act expansion, other compromises remain [South Carolina Daily Gazette [https://scdailygazette.com/2026/05/15/scs-2026-legislative-session-closes-with-heritage-act-expansion-other-compromises-remain]] Topic 6: More UFO videos released by the Pentagon * Pentagon releases more UFO files: "Speechless after these observations" [CBS News [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufo-files-pentagon-videos-documents]] Topic 7: Data Centers in SC * Greenwood County leaders to discuss rezoning for potential data centers [WSPA.com [https://www.wspa.com/news/greenwood-county-data-center-zoning]] * Americans Oppose AI Data Centers in Their Area [Gallup [https://news.gallup.com/poll/709772/americans-oppose-data-centers-area.aspx]] CLOSING (01:34:44) We are a proud member of the https://www.bigmediallc.com/BigMedia [https://www.bigmediallc.com/] podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC [https://blackwhitebluesouth.captivate.fm/bigmediallc]