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Walter Edgar's Journal

South Carolina Public Radio
South Carolina
Charleston
American Revolution
Civil Rights Movement
Reconstruction
Civil War
Slavery
Southern Art
Southern Cooking
Prohibition
Race Relations
International African American Museum
Gullah Culture
USS Cowpens
World War II
Lincoln's Unfinished Work
African American History
Charleston Lighthouse
Charleston Renaissance
Nathaniel Russell House

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’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

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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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Carl P. Borick
Author of Backcountry Resistance, South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence
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Episode: Backcountry resistance: South Carolina's militia and the fight for American independence
General Will Grimsley
Chair of the SC250 Commission, SC250
South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Episode: Revolutionary voices
Nathan Spainhour
Author of The South Carolina BBQ Project
Author and designer
Episode: The South Carolina BBQ Project
Brian Thiem
Author of Mudflats Murder Club series
Author / Writer
Episode: Murder in the Lowcountry? Call the Mudflats Murder Club
Sara Arnold
Chief Curator at the Gibbes Museum of Art
Gibbes Museum of Art
Episode: Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs
Frank Martin
Guest curator for the Twiggs exhibit
Gibbes Museum of Art
Episode: Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs
Leo Twiggs
Artist, subject of the exhibition Revelations
Independent artist (Gibbes exhibition)
Episode: Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs
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

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Alfred Turner
Co-host/Producer and host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 208 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 States5 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • SC history

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WolfCat8
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for thorough storytelling and engaging guests with deep South Carolina history
Many listeners enjoy the local focus and the host's facilitation of nuanced discussions about heritage and public history
Audiences appreciate accessible deep-dives into culture and memory, with high-quality archival context
Some feedback calls for more coverage of diverse voices and women's history in SC

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Revolutionary voices
Q: How does one obtain a grant to recreate a historical event or figure like Jane Black Thomas's ride?
Anybody can apply via the SC250 website; proposals must be historically accurate and fit the mission, with partnerships and a cost-match requirement, and they go through a screening process before potential approval.
Backcountry resistance: South Carolina's militia and the fight for American independence
Q: What motivated these men in the backcountry to take up arms despite the risks and the displacement of government in the region?
Motivation stemmed from fear of Loyalist repression, a desire for liberty and self-government, and a reaction to British occupation; stories from pension records and local anecdotes illustrate a complex mix of personal and communal incentives.
Backcountry resistance: South Carolina's militia and the fight for American independence
Q: Carl, how did you come to be the director of the Charleston Museum and what drew you to this history?
Carl describes his career path from accounting into history, the move into the Charleston Museum, and how his scholarly focus on Revolutionary War logistics and backcountry dynamics shaped his later works, including Backcountry Resistance.
South Carolina from A-Z in Depth - The Scrabble episode!
Q: What makes the Q, X, and Z entries particularly revealing about the state's historical narrative?
These entries show a spectrum from media influence (Quillen) to international diplomacy (X, Y, Z affair) and religious/political life (Zubli), illustrating how local histories intersect with national and global developments across colonial and early American periods.
South Carolina from A-Z in Depth - The Scrabble episode!
Q: Alfred, how did this idea for Scrabble-driven entries originate and what did it aim to reveal about South Carolina history?
It started as a listener request and grew into a structured tour of high-scoring encyclopedia entries, aiming to reveal how seemingly random letters can unlock influential people, policies, and events that connect South Carolina to broader Atlantic world dynamics.

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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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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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