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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
South Carolina History
Gadsden's Wharf
Prohibition
Civil War
David Drake
Middleton Place
Isaac Woodard
Harry Truman
Genealogy
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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This week we are digging into our broadcast archives to bring you an encore of an episode that is perfect in this 250th-annivesary year of the start of the American Revolution. 

Walter’s guest is Dr. Woody Holton of the University of South Carolina,... more

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This week we will be talking with South Carolina watercolor artist Mary Whyte. 

A traditionalist preferring a representational style, and the author of seven published books, Mary has earned awards for her large-scale watercolors. Today we’ll look b... more

We had so much fun last time out, exploring topics featured in “South Carolina from A to Z,” that we decided to do it again!

South Carolina from A to Z is our sister podcast – also broadcast each weekday on South Carolina Public Radio – that brings ... more

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This week our we are bringing you another episode in our occasional series which explores “South Carolina from A to Z” in depth.

South Carolina from A to Z is our sister podcast – also broadcast each weekday on South Carolina Public Radio – that bri... more

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Recent Guests

Woody Holton
Author, professor affiliated with the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Episode: Liberty is Sweet: The hidden history of the American Revolution
Mary Whyte
Watercolor artist and author of An Artist's Life, Unlocking Creative Expression
Artist; Author
Episode: Mary Whyte: An artist's life
Jane Matheny
Relative of Carlisle Floyd; provided family memories and context
Matheny family
Episode: The Father of American Opera: Carlisle Floyd at 100
Thomas Holliday
Biographer; detailed knowledge of Floyd's academic and musical career
Author of The Authorized Biography of Carlisle Floyd
Episode: The Father of American Opera: Carlisle Floyd at 100
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

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 203 ratings
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElizDudlGrah
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States7 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 States9 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 States10 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

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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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Recent guests on Walter Edgar's Journal include:

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2. Mary Whyte
3. Jane Matheny
4. Thomas Holliday
5. Victoria Benton Frank
6. Dr. Eric Crawford
7. John Shelton Reed
8. Bobby Donaldson

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