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Walter Edgar's Journal

South Carolina Public Radio
South Carolina
Charleston
Civil Rights Movement
International African American Museum
Slavery
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Gadsden's Wharf
South Carolina History
Prohibition
Civil War
Middleton Place
Isaac Woodard
Harry Truman
Genealogy
David Drake
Ashley’s Sack
Methodism
George Singleton
Jewish Culinary Traditions
Southern Cooking

From books to barbecue, and current events to Colonial history, historian and author Walter Edgar delves into the arts, culture, and history of South Carolina and the American South. Produced by South Carolina Public Radio.

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Recent Guests

Victoria Benton Frank
Charleston author of The Violet Hour
Episode: Victoria Benton Frank: Making a new path while walking with grief
Dr. Eric Crawford
Gullah Geechee scholar and Associate Professor of Musicology
Claflin University
Episode: Gullah Culture in America
John Shelton Reed
Author and historian, specializes in Southern culture and cocktails
LSU Press
Episode: The Ramos Gin Fizz: a history of the complex New Orleans cocktail that survived Prohibition
Bobby Donaldson
Professor of history and director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Episode: 25th Anniversary of Walter Edgar’s Journal
Grady Hendrix
Author known for blending horror with dark humor and focusing on family dynamics, grief, and unresolved trauma
Episode: Master of horror: Grady Hendrix
Jennifer Whitmer Taylor
Associate Professor of Public History at Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Episode: Rebirth: Creating the Museum of the Reconstruction Era and the future of house museums
Beryl Dakers
President of the University South Caroliniana Society and longtime producer with SCETV.
University South Caroliniana Society
Episode: "E" is for Edgar
Guy Gugliotta
Author of 'Grant's Enforcer: Taking Down the Klan' and a Vietnam veteran
Episode: Grant’s Enforcer: Taking down the Klan
Kathleen DuVal
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian specializing in Native American history
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Native nations in colonial South Carolina

Hosts

Alfred Turner
Host and producer of Walter Edgar's Journal; long-time contributor and producer for South Carolina Public Radio
Walter Edgar
Historian and author; primary host and interviewer focusing on South Carolina history and broader Southern culture
Sean Birch
Host and producer; contributor to the podcast's development and interview pacing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • Great Intro to Indigenous American History

    I enjoy all of your cultural and historical programs, but I especially enjoyed today’s conversation with Dr. Kathleen DuVal about our colonial history with Indigenous Americans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Azalea240
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you, Walter!

    Thank you for teaching me so much about our amazing state! I’ve enjoyed your content for years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben Wineland
    United States7 months ago
  • Getting away from interviews of people actually from SC

    I love the show because it was unique to South Carolina southern history, it seems like they are no longer interviewing true SC natives. The show is quickly becoming a show of people from the outside writing nothing but books about race and politics, very disappointing

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Scpodcast
    United States9 months ago
  • SC history

    Always enjoy the story telling of SC history and culture by well curated guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WolfCat8
    United Statesa year ago
  • Favorite radio show finally a podcast!

    Since podcasts became a thing, I’ve wanted Walter Edgar to have one. That day is here, and I couldn’t be happier! Thanks for being here. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bean...jean
    United States2 years ago

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Consistently high-quality discussions that connect historical topics to contemporary culture and education.
A rich collection of thoughtful, well-researched history with accessible storytelling.
Listeners appreciate in-depth conversations with scholars and authors about South Carolina and the American South.
A strong sense of state pride and cultural context; guests bring depth and local relevance.

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Victoria Benton Frank: Making a new path while walking with grief
Q: How did your grief influence the writing of The Violet Hour?
Victoria talks about the process of mourning her mother and how writing this book was a way to handle her grief.
The Ramos Gin Fizz: a history of the complex New Orleans cocktail that survived Prohibition
Q: Did Mr. Ramos himself get involved after Prohibition ended?
No, he died before Prohibition ended, but his estranged wife and one of his sons trademarked the Ramos Gin Fizz afterward.
The Ramos Gin Fizz: a history of the complex New Orleans cocktail that survived Prohibition
Q: John, how did you get tasked with this assignment?
I initially declined to write about the Sazerac but accepted to write about the Ramos Gin Fizz, seeing it as a complex drink with a history.
Master of horror: Grady Hendrix
Q: Well, your latest, you want to and by the way, do you write your own PR?
Grady confirms that he has some influence over his PR.
Master of horror: Grady Hendrix
Q: But you still have family here?
Yes, Grady mentions visiting his mom while in town.

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The show focuses on South Carolina and the broader American South through a historical and cultural lens, often featuring historians, authors, and public historians who discuss colonial history, regional culture, public education, and notable Southern figures. Episodes mix deep dives into specific topics (revolutionary history, Gullah culture, Native nations, Reconstruction era sites) with profiles of authors and regionally significant cultural phenomena, all framed by insightful hosts with a knack for accessible storytelling. A standout aspect is its blend of scholarly rigor with personable, local storytelling, making complex history feel relevant and engaging to general listeners and professionals alike.

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2. Dr. Eric Crawford
3. John Shelton Reed
4. Bobby Donaldson
5. Grady Hendrix
6. Jennifer Whitmer Taylor
7. Beryl Dakers
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