Podcast Episodes

Q & Trey: Understanding the Discharge Petition

“You are in essence surrendering your majority.”

Trey explains why the rarely used discharge petition became the center of an internal GOP fight, and why it sparked questions about transparency, cons…

Published on 1 month ago

Full Circle and Hard Truths

Trey reflects on a full-circle moment as he watches his son take the oath to join the South Carolina Bar. He uses that moment to highlight his concerns about political favoritism in the state’s judic…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Q & Trey: A Sword and a Shield

"If it is gone, human nature tells you someone in power is not going to voluntarily give that power up."

Trey answers a follow-up question about whether a future Senate could ever reinstate a filibus…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Lessons From Election Night 2025

"I view last Tuesday night as something tantamount to a mock trial for the GOP."
Trey breaks down what last week's election results reveal about the Republican Party’s message and strategy heading int…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Q & Trey: Finding Balance in Politics and Patience

Trey answers listener questions about the future of the filibuster, explaining why the Senate’s 60-vote rule protects against one-party control and encourages compromise, even if it frustrates presid…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strive, Don’t Settle

Trey reflects on the importance of character and accountability in leadership, calling out the entitlement and misconduct that have made headlines in South Carolina politics. He contrasts that behavi…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Q & Trey: Controlling The Spotlight

Trey explains why Republican efforts to reopen the government haven’t gained more traction, pointing to the power of the media to decide which stories get attention. He also answers questions on immi…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Time Does Not Stand Still

“Life really is a compilation of your decisions, including the ones you regret and wish you could do over.”

Trey reflects on life, time, and the value of accepting where we are instead of longing t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Q & Trey: Reasoned Passion

"Anger is your enemy. Fear is your enemy. Lack of preparation is your enemy."

Trey answers questions on preparation and timing, highlighting his own time in both Congress and the courtroom,  as wel…

Published on 2 months ago

Who Do You Blame?

Trey takes a hard look at South Carolina’s criminal justice system, using his home state as an example of how politics, policy, and priorities shape public safety. He explains why prosecutors face im…

Published on 2 months ago