Democracy in Depth
Democracy in Depth
FOX Carolina News
FOX Carolina News sits down with experts to look at the landscape of local and national politics, along with the impact on South Carolina.
First In The Nation And The South
Republicans and Democrats are now responding to South Carolina's First in the Nation Democratic Primary. Now, the GOP is up next in the South. FOX Carlina's Justin Dougherty sits down with the leaders of the Greenville County Republican Party and the Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party to talk a wide range of topics.
Feb 8, 2024
27 min
New Polls and Primaries
As the South Carolina Democratic Primary is around the corner, FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty and Furman’s Dr. Brent Nelsen discuss how the Democratic nomination is all but wrapped up for President Biden. Quinnipiac’s Tim Malloy also joins us for the latest poll numbers that show what a Biden-Trump rematch or a Biden-Haley matchup looks like in November.
Feb 1, 2024
23 min
South Carolina on Deck
GOP front runner Donald Trump comes away with another primary win in the race for the Republican nomination. South Carolina is now next for Trump and his top opponent, Nikki Haley. Our Justin Dougherty and Dr. Brent Nelsen look ahead to what's at stake in the Palmetto State.   
Jan 24, 2024
25 min
From Iowa to New Hampshire
FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty and Furman University professor Dr. Brent Nelsen look at what’s to come after Donald Trump’s big victory in Iowa. Hear how big of a role New Hampshire will play, and why Dr. Nelsen calls South Carolina the “pivot point” of the GOP race.
Jan 16, 2024
35 min
Democracy In Depth: Four Debates Down, Two to Go
FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty and Furman University's Dr. Brent Nelsen recap the biggest moments of the Republicans’ 4th debate, a look ahead at the next two primary debates, and examine the presidential runs of Sen. Tim Scott and Governor Doug Burgum.
Dec 7, 2023
29 min
Takeaways from the Republican debate
FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty sits down with Furman University Politics and International Affairs Professor Dr. Brent Nelsen to break down the third Republican presidential debate and what voters may take away from the crowded GOP field.
Nov 10, 2023
24 min