Episodes

  • SC/DC: Federal Advocacy Efforts 9/5/25

    SC/DC: Federal Advocacy Efforts 9/5/25
    Sep 5 2025
    The SC/DC podcast will explore the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s work with the state’s federal delegation. Association Executive Director Todd Glover and Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright explains how the Association engages and builds relationships with U.S. representatives and senators.
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    32 mins
  • From the Dome to Your Home: How Annexation Works 8/22/25

    From the Dome to Your Home: How Annexation Works 8/22/25
    Aug 22 2025
    Learn how annexation works in South Carolina, as well as common misconceptions about the process. Hear from the Municipal Association’s Director of Advocacy Casey Fields, Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom, as well as Legislative and Public Policy Advocates Daina Riley Phillips and Erica Wright.
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    38 mins
  • City Quick Connect: IMPACT Fund 8/15/25

    City Quick Connect: IMPACT Fund 8/15/25
    Aug 15 2025
    The Municipal Association’s new IMPACT Fund, powered by VC3, offers $25,000 Problem Solver Grants and $100,000 Big Idea Grants. Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom explains the program and what cities need to consider when applying by the September 26 deadline. More information: https://www.masc.sc/impact-fund
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    17 mins
  • City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 3 8/8/25

    City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 3 8/8/25
    Aug 8 2025
    The Association’s podcast hosted drop-in interviews throughout the 2025 Annual Meeting for officials to share the positive impacts their municipality has achieved for residents. Hear from Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer, Georgetown Councilmember Tamika Williams-Obeng, Laurens Councilmember Calvin Whitmire and Beaufort Deputy City Manager JJ Sauve.
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    52 mins
  • City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 2 8/1/25

    City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 2 8/1/25
    Aug 1 2025
    The Association’s podcast hosted drop-in interviews throughout the 2025 Annual Meeting for officials to share the positive impacts their municipality has achieved for residents. In this episode, hear from Andrews Mayor Frank McClary, Hartsville Mayor Casey Hancock and Mauldin City Administrator Seth Duncan.
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    44 mins
  • City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 1 7/25/25

    City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 1 7/25/25
    Jul 25 2025
    The Association’s podcast hosted drop-in interviews throughout the 2025 Annual Meeting for officials to share the positive impacts their municipality has achieved for residents. In this first set, hear from Lyman Mayor Glenn Greer II, Cheraw Town Manager Rob Wolfe and Simpsonville Mayor Paul Shewmaker.
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    49 mins
  • 2025 Annual Meeting – The Honorable David Beasley

    2025 Annual Meeting – The Honorable David Beasley
    Jul 23 2025
    Former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley delivers the Annual Meeting’s keynote address. Beasley, who served as the executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme from 2017 to 2023, discusses the organization’s efforts to feed those suffering from hunger throughout the world, which was recognized with a Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
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    46 mins
  • 2025 Annual Meeting – Executive Director Todd Glover

    2025 Annual Meeting – Executive Director Todd Glover
    Jul 23 2025
    Association Executive Director Todd Glover addresses the importance of pursuing positive community change intentionally. He discusses changes made to the Municipal Association’s IMPACT grant, previously the Hometown Economic Development Grant, and an upcoming advertising campaign promoting the need for civility in local government work.
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    13 mins