
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 362 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

This week we’ll be talking with Charleston author James M. Scott, author of Empire of Ashes: Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War (2026, W.W. Norton & Company). With startling immediacy, Empire of Ashes illuminates the moral dilemma at th... more
This week we will be talking with Carl P. Borick, author of Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence (2026, USC Press).
As the title indicates, Carl’s book focuses on rank-and-file militiamen of the ba... more
This week we are recording in front of a live audience at part of South Carolina ETV and South Carolina Public Radio’s America 250 celebration. Our guests are Gen. Will Grimsley, Chair of the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commis... more
This week we will be talking with Nathan Spainhour, author of The South Carolina BBQ Project (2025, Good Printed Things). Nathan is a designer and educator whose work explores the relationship between design, place, and cultural narrative.
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I’m a lifelong Georgian and I love the podcast. I did go to college in SC and discovered the radio show when my son was in college in SC. I do think that the podcast needs more episodes about the history of women.
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.
Thank you for teaching me so much about our amazing state! I’ve enjoyed your content for years!
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
Always enjoy the story telling of SC history and culture by well curated guests.
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This show centers on South Carolina and the broader American South through historical analysis, cultural stories, and personal narratives. Episodes frequently pair scholarly guests with veteran hosts to explore topics ranging from colonial history and Revolutionary War perspectives to regional art, literature, and public history. A standout pattern is interdisciplinary conversations that connect archival research with accessible storytelling, often highlighting local voices, museums, and cultural memory. The program likely attracts listeners who value deep dives into regional history, public history, and culture, with an emphasis on clear storytelling that makes complex topics approachable for a broad audience.
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Recent guests on Walter Edgar's Journal include:
1. Carl P. Borick
2. General Will Grimsley
3. Nathan Spainhour
4. Brian Thiem
5. Sara Arnold
6. Frank Martin
7. Leo Twiggs
8. Woody Holton
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