The Trey Gowdy Podcast

April showers not only bring May flowers, but a fresh start for College Football teams around the country. With new recruits and stellar seasoned players, comes the opportunity for a new chapter in a school’s athletic program. Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Football team, Shane Beamer joins Trey to discuss the transfer portal and the woes & wins of the recruitment process in a crowded field. Follow Trey on X: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you experiencing political déjà vu? If so, you’re not alone. Trey answers a question on whether he believes the conflict of who holds the Speaker’s gavel in the House of Representatives will end. He also reflects on why the jury selection process is one of art and science, as opposed to law and order. Follow Trey on X: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week in New York City, jurors were selected in the historic trial of former President Donald Trump, but how can a jury be selected when jurors know who the former President is? Trey gives a crash course in jury selection, sharing what he's learned about the process during his time as a prosecutor. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From no-knock warrants, and the 2024 Masters at Augusta National, to former President Trump’s hush money criminal trial, Trey provides his sage insight and answers to your questions. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked the global conversation of “When does life begin?” With opinionated answers being spread on both sides of the aisle, a consensus has not been reached. Trey evaluates this fundamental question and how it pertains to all facets of human existence. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been quite the week! From a triumphant conclusion to the NCAA women’s basketball season for Trey’s beloved South Carolina Gamecocks to Monday’s illuminous solar eclipse. Trey answers questions on the week’s star-filled events and the intersection between politics and the media. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Eastern Europe to China to the Middle East, the United States has been entangled in intense outside conflicts spanning the globe. To survey the state of the nation’s security and national intelligence, Trey spoke with former Director of National Intelligence of the United States, John Ratcliffe. They discuss the Biden administration’s response to both the war on Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, and whether President Biden has severely dropped the ball with safeguarding America’s and American allies’ security. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March may be over but there’s still madness! Trey shares his thoughts on the NCAA March Madness tournaments thus far and the media frenzy surrounding women’s college basketball. Plus, he reveals to voters how they can express disapproval of political candidates running opposed in local elections. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can money truly buy happiness? What’s the difference between pride and confidence? And how do you balance profound feelings of happiness vs. unhappiness? Trey is joined by New York Times Best-selling author and Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor at Harvard University, Arthur Brooks to dissect the human pursuit of happiness and level feelings of unhappiness despite the unpredictability of life. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Holy Week! As Christians around the world prepare for Easter Sunday, Trey turns the tables and asks Mary Langston a question on the significance of the week. He also answers questions on Judge Scott McAfee’s ruling to keep Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis on former President Trump’s Georgia case and LSU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Mulkey’s threat to sue the Washington Post for an unflattering article speculated to be released about her. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you experiencing political déjà vu? Well, you’re not alone. This past Friday Congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to vacate the Speaker’s chair, a move made all too familiar recently by the House Republicans. However, will this decision sow more discord in an already contentious Congress? Trey reacts to the latest news from behind the House chambers. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Spring! As we close the page on Winter and embrace the warmer weather, Trey answers questions on what the start of Spring means in the world of sports from March Madness to The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Trey also shares insight on how prosecutors guard personal biases while serving on a case. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re a fan of the television series Law & Order or you’ve come across a news headline recently, it’s easy to assume that you know the responsibilities of a prosecutor. However, what exactly does that role entail? Solicitor for the 16th Judicial Circuit in South Carolina, Kevin Brackett provides insight into the role of a prosecutor, from issuing warrants and pursuing the death penalty to examining evidence. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s official, the 2024 Presidential Election will be a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. After the slimming of a crowded Republican primary field, Trey shares what this election cycle reveals about the power of endorsements. He also reacts to Congress’ push to ban TikTok. Plus, Trey revels in the unexpected success of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks men’s basketball team. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week’s State of the Union was a big topic of discussion in the political world, and the media has been anything but shy when it comes to dishing out opinions. But how much are people allowing their biases to impact their responses? In this episode, Trey dissects this question and explains why critiques are only useful when rooted in honesty. Later, he shares what he took away from the end of the LSU South Carolina SEC Championship Game. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh, Mr. (former) President! Trey reacts to the Supreme Court ruling unanimously in favor of President Trump in the Colorado ballot disqualification case and the importance of the legal system not being used as a political weapon. He also reveals two questions that he uses to distinguish between the Democratic and Republican party. Plus, Trey reveals his “death row meal!” Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mrs. Roberta “Bert” McCarthy, “mother of just plain old Kevin McCarthy,” was one of the many lights in Trey’s life. This episode is in honor of Mrs. McCarthy’s legacy of grace, compassion, and kindness. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring is in the air! As the two remaining 2024 Republican Presidential candidates prepare for Super Tuesday, Trey evaluates the varying sects of the GOP and how the dynamic has changed among voters and party members. Plus, Trey answers a question on the future of the PGA Tour. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sage Steele won’t be silenced. Broadcaster and former host of ESPN’s Sportscenter, Sage Steele examines the intersection of sports and politics, and its impact on culture. Sage emphasizes how she has and will continue to use her platform to amplify stories and people who speak truth to power, in a world committed to canceling differing beliefs. She also shares how pivoting from her role at ESPN opened a door for her to embrace and rediscover her voice. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ viral testimony has raised questions on what characterizes behavior as disqualifying in the court of law. Trey examines the merits of D.A. Willis’ misconduct trial, as well as the influence of the "trial tax" on the outcome of a case. Plus, Trey answers a question on whether we’re entering a new era of the Republican Party. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices