In the introduction, I discuss the long history of far-right efforts to undermine education—ranging from attempts to dismantle the Department of Education and infiltrate school boards, to advocating for private schools and vouchers, and driving a heated “parents’ rights” movement that intimidates teachers. I explain why authoritarian movements often fear educators, highlighting the importance of defending public education right now.
My guest is Sylvia Wright, a dedicated and seasoned educator who is campaigning to succeed Republican State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver, who notably earned her master's degree in just six months. Sylvia's goal is to rebuild confidence and optimism in South Carolina’s educational system and to support students, teachers, schools, districts, and the state as a whole.
She describes herself as being "from all over South Carolina". Julie Zimmerman is a grassroots Democrat running for the state house in House District 71 to unseat the 22-year GOP incumbent, Nathine Ballentine. Her campaign is focused on prioritizing protecting civil rights, mental health support in schools and communities, protecting natural resources & wildlife, strong public education for every child, and responsible growth & use of tax dollars.
In her first interview on The Jeremiah Patterson Show, we spoke about her humble beginnings, campaign initiatives, Trump's authoritarian regime, ICE terror, the Epstein files, and more.
Courtney McClain is only 24 years old — and she’s running to flip South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District for the first time in more than 30 years.
In this TJPS Exclusive one-on-one interview, Courtney talks with Jeremiah Patterson about her historic run, her journey from student activist to political leader, and why she believes SC-4 is ready for real change.
Florida Democrat Brit Robinson says “it's bullsh*t” in regards to the fascist-authoritarian Trump Administration. In this TJPS EXCLUSIVE interview, she shares what pushed her to run for Congress — and why she believes it’s time for a new generation of leadership to rise up and resist. She speaks about the government shutdown, Project 2025, taxing billionaires, and standing up to the Trump Administration.