In 1956, Clemson College faced an existential threat as plans for the Hartwell Dam threatened to submerge vital campus lands. This podcast series uncovers the dramatic confrontation between progress and preservation as South Carolina’s most...
Every March, as part of the South Carolina Environmental Conference in Myrtle Beach, an unusual competition takes place—the battle for the best-tasting water in the state. Today, we’re going behind the scenes of this annual water-tasting event...
This fall, we’re exploring Christy Spackman’s “The Taste of Water,” a book that uncovers the hidden world of water’s flavor and its profound cultural impact. Join us for a behind-the-scenes chat with Christy. Transcript...
Forget the unicorn; the real mythical creature recruiters chase is the elusive purple squirrel – a candidate with an extraordinarily rare mix of valuable skills. Join us on an illuminating journey into the high-stakes world of talent...
$1.4 billion—it’s a mind-boggling figure that could transform South Carolina’s water infrastructure landscape. In this episode, go behind the scenes with Bonnie Ammons, Executive Director of the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority, and...
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Piers Clark back on the podcast. Wondering who Dr. Clark is? He’s not just any expert — he’s the visionary founder and chairman of Isle Utilities, a trailblazing company dedicated to propelling the water...
In this episode, we journey into an unexpectedly aromatic world. Join Dr. Ladner as we revisit a holiday-themed story from season two, but this time with a twist: Dr. Ladner’s family and an old friend join in! We explore the curious phenomenon...
Today, we get an insider’s perspective on the drinking water sector from Alan Roberson, a veteran leader who has seen it all. Alan is the Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators. Alan draws on his 30+ years...
Today, we’re unraveling how the ice trade vanished, and spoiler alert: the South was at the epicenter of it all! We’re kicking things off with John Gorrie. This guy was a doctor down in Florida who had this brilliant idea long before the Civil...
In the early 1800s, Bostonian Frederick Tudor had a radical vision – to ship frozen New England water across oceans to the tropics. Tudor pioneered the global ice trade despite being called “crazy.” We have an EXCLUSIVE interview...