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Simple Civics: Greenville County

Greater Good Greenville
Greenville County
Greenville County Schools
Education
Infrastructure
Community Engagement
Local Government
Affordable Housing
Public Safety
Public Education Partners
Homelessness
Civic Engagement
South Carolina
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Greater Good Greenville
South Carolina House Of Representatives
Ranked Choice Voting
Greenville, South Carolina
Act 388
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Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local gover... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Rogow
Co-host from Rooted Consulting
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Episode: [EdTalks] Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflecting on Season 1
David Atchley
Candidate for US House District 4 in the Republican primary
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Episode: U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Robert E. Lee
Candidate for US House District 4 in the Republican primary
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Episode: U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
William Timmons
Incumbent running for re-election to US House District 4
Representative, US House District 4
Episode: U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Eunice Lehmacher
Candidate for US House District 3, Democratic primary
Democratic candidate
Episode: U.S. House District 3 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Ernest E. Mackins
Candidate for US House District 3, Democratic primary
Democratic candidate
Episode: U.S. House District 3 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Anna Haas
First-year teacher at Tanglewood Middle School
Tanglewood Middle School
Episode: [EdTalks] First Year, Check: Surviving and Thriving in Your First Year of Teaching
Wendell Jones
Democratic primary candidate for House District 25
Democratic candidate, House District 25
Episode: South Carolina House District 25 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Derrick Quarles
Democratic primary candidate for House District 25
Democratic candidate, House District 25
Episode: South Carolina House District 25 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary

Hosts

Katie Smith
Host and interview guide; leads episodes on primaries, local governance, and education topics.
Catherine Schumacher
Host of local civics and EdTalks segments; coordinates with education partners.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Helpful local info

    I stumbled across this show while researching the candidates for the local election in November. Found the interviews a great way to hear from the candidates and the transparency explanation at end was great. Nice work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeTheDC
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast for Greenville County.

    This series of short podcasts is valuable for anyone living or working in Greenville, South Carolina. It provides interesting content with a behind the scenes look into a wide variety of issues and functions of our region.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig/Peeve
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast does a great job informing people about upstate South Carolina local politics and other civic/local matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jethro.n
    United States3 years ago
  • Glad we have this in Greenville

    What a great way to stay informed about your home. Podcast is professionally produced and informative. Every resident should listen to this podcast and connect with the world around you. Thanks for what you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beantruthpurple1234
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing informative podcast!

    This podcast has such great information on it. It’s easy to understand, entertaining, but more importantly it is informative. The information that is presented is digestible and bite sized. Anyone living in Greenville County should be listening to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaraDeSantis
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate candid candidate interviews and policy context.
Quality hosts with reliable community-focused content.
Insightful coverage of local elections and governance.
Well-produced, accessible explainer of local government.
Strong focus on Greenville-specific issues with practical takeaways.

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Q: What would be your priorities if re-elected?
William Timmons outlines a technology-enabled government (TABs-style approaches), safeguarding borders, tax policy, and keeping promises from the president while continuing to promote America's competitiveness domestically and globally.
U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Q: What would be your priorities if elected?
Atchley emphasizes term-limits alignment, AI boundaries, agricultural support, mental health investments, and responsible, transparent governance with a focus on local economic growth and infrastructure.
U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Q: What do you believe are the biggest issues facing constituents?
Atchley highlights underrepresentation, growth pressures, infrastructure needs, and the need to leverage federal dollars efficiently, while prioritizing local concerns and bipartisanship to enhance economic development.
U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Q: Well, tell us about yourself and why you're running for office.
David Atchley describes decades of business leadership in the upstate, a background in law enforcement and higher education, and explains he is running to ensure the district is represented and growth is managed through local-first policy.
U.S. House District 3 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Q: How would you approach governance and compromise?
Emphasizing dialogue with those who disagree, building relationships across the aisle, and focusing on practical governance to restore trust and accountability in Washington.

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This regional civics podcast explains how local government decisions affect daily life in Greenville County, covering topics from trash pickup and roads to schools and public safety. Episodes blend clear explanations of local processes (open primaries, budgeting, school funding) with interviews of educators, district staff, and candidates, plus practical voter guidance and sponsor acknowledgments. The show stands out for its practical, nonpartisan civic guidance, deep dives into education and local governance, and a steady stream of candidate interviews that help listeners understand local political dynamics.

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2. David Atchley
3. Robert E. Lee
4. William Timmons
5. Eunice Lehmacher
6. Ernest E. Mackins
7. Anna Haas
8. Wendell Jones

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