<![CDATA[The Arena: The Jermaine Johnson Show]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/s/the-jermaine-johnson-showhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0NuN!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20b3a6b0-6671-4936-af7d-5f40fd65c4db_1280x1280.pngThe Arena: The Jermaine Johnson Showhttps://www.thearenasc.com/s/the-jermaine-johnson-showSubstackWed, 13 May 2026 00:42:05 GMT<![CDATA[Exclusive One-on-one with Democratic State Rep. Jermaine Johnson and Republican State Senator Matt Leber]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/exclusive-one-on-one-with-democratichttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/exclusive-one-on-one-with-democraticTue, 19 Nov 2024 14:30:50 GMTDemocratic State Representative Jermaine Johnson sits down with newly-elected Republican State Senator Matt Leber to discuss the national election, debate their policy differences, and provide a peek behind the scenes of the South Carolina State House.

This interview was hosted by SoulHaus Gallery in Columbia, South Carolina. Learn more about SoulHaus at soulhaus.art.

]]><![CDATA[What the Hell Happened Last Night ft. Arena Editor John Cassibry]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/what-the-hell-happened-last-nighthttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/what-the-hell-happened-last-nightWed, 06 Nov 2024 21:39:12 GMTArena contributor and South Carolina State Representative Jermaine Johnson and Arena Editor John Cassibry unpack everything that happened last night. From the presidential race to local elections, John and Rep. Johnson give listeners an idea of where we are and where we go from here as Americans and as South Carolinians.

]]><![CDATA[The Fight for Representation with SC Senate Candidate Rita Adkins]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-fight-for-representation-withhttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-fight-for-representation-withWed, 25 Sep 2024 16:04:45 GMTRep. Jermaine Johnson interviews Democratic candidate for SC Senate District 41 Rita Adkins. They discuss Adkins' background, her motivations for running for office, the importance of representation, women's rights, gun ownership, and strategies for engaging young voters. The conversation emphasizes the need for progressive voices in politics and the significance of community advocacy.

]]><![CDATA[The Mission of the Legislative Black Caucus with Executive Director Devon Owens]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-mission-of-the-legislative-blackhttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-mission-of-the-legislative-blackWed, 04 Sep 2024 15:43:05 GMTRepresentative Jermaine Johnson interviews Devon Owens, the executive director of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus and owner of D.L. Owens & Associates. They discuss the mission of the Legislative Black Caucus, which focuses on promoting social and economic equality for African-American citizens in underserved communities. They also talk about the health summit and youth conference organized by the Caucus, as well as the importance of making healthy food choices. The conversation then shifts to the challenges faced by communities of color, including education, affordable housing, and access to quality healthcare.

]]><![CDATA[The Battle for Women's Rights with Former Gubernatorial Candidate Marguerite Willis]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-battle-for-womens-rights-withhttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-battle-for-womens-rights-withWed, 28 Aug 2024 16:23:35 GMTHost Jermaine Johnson interviews Marguerite Willis, a lawyer and former candidate for governor of South Carolina. They discuss their support for Kamala Harris and the importance of women's rights. They also touch on the need for respect and inclusion in politics and the fight to codify Roe v. Wade. Willis emphasizes the importance of women having a seat at the table and the need for a more compassionate and empathetic leadership in the country.

Video credit: Marguerite Willis and we-with-her.com.

]]><![CDATA[The Importance of Supporting Kamala Harris with Attorney Sean Wilson]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-importance-of-supporting-kamalahttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-importance-of-supporting-kamalaWed, 07 Aug 2024 16:52:55 GMTIn the latest episode of the Jermaine Johnson show, Rep. Jermaine Johnson and his guest, Sean Wilson, discuss their personal journeys and experiences. They talk about their time at the College of Charleston, their involvement in politics, and their thoughts on current political events. They also touch on the importance of supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and the need for respectful political discourse.

]]><![CDATA[Understanding Wealth and Insurance with Barrett Hurd]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/understanding-wealth-and-insurancehttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/understanding-wealth-and-insuranceWed, 31 Jul 2024 19:36:56 GMTRepresentative Jermaine Johnson and Barrett Hurd discuss various topics including life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and the connection between insurance and politics. They also touch on the issue of premium increases and the role of insurance commissioners in regulating rates. The conversation then shifts to golf and the debate between President Biden and former President Trump. They also discuss the age of political candidates and the importance of representation in politics. The episode concludes with information on how to contact Barrett Hurd for insurance services.

]]><![CDATA[Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford Joins the Jermaine Johnson Show]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/richland-county-coroner-naida-rutherfordhttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/richland-county-coroner-naida-rutherfordWed, 24 Jul 2024 19:16:06 GMTIn this episode of the Jermaine Johnson show, Rep. Jermaine Johnson interviews Naida Rutherford, the first woman, the first person of color, and the first person with a medical background to be elected Richland County coroner. They discuss the excitement around Kamala Harris becoming the first black woman vice president, the importance of voting, and the obstacles faced by black women in politics. They also share their personal stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success.

]]><![CDATA[Integrity and Grassroots Efforts in Politics with Richland County Recreation Commissioner Hamilton Jacobs]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/integrity-and-grassroots-effortshttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/integrity-and-grassroots-effortsWed, 17 Jul 2024 18:28:50 GMTRep. Jermaine Johnson and Hamilton Jacobs discuss various topics including young leadership, gun violence, parenting, and their experiences running for office. They emphasize the importance of youth engagement and community involvement in addressing issues such as gun violence.

They also highlight the need for parents to take responsibility for their children's actions and the impact of social media on youth. They share their personal experiences of facing challenges and negativity in politics but remain committed to making a positive difference in their communities.

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]]><![CDATA[Promoting Voter Choice with Nicole Sanchez]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/promoting-voter-choice-with-nicolehttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/promoting-voter-choice-with-nicoleWed, 10 Jul 2024 18:05:34 GMTIn this episode of the Jermaine Johnson show, Rep. Jermaine Johnson and Nicole Sanchez discuss the concept of instant runoff voting and rank choice voting. They highlight the problem of costly runoffs in political races and the need to save money, especially for small rural towns. They explain that in instant runoff voting, voters rank their preferred candidates in order, allowing for more accurate representation and eliminating the need for traditional runoffs. They also address common concerns and misconceptions about the system, such as confusion and the spoiler effect.

]]><![CDATA[Telling Political Stories on Screen with Adam Bailey]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/telling-political-stories-on-screenhttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/telling-political-stories-on-screenWed, 03 Jul 2024 18:16:50 GMTHost Jermaine Johnson sat down with Adam Bailey of Fourth Industrial Pictures to talk through political storytelling and what Fourth Industrial has planned to revolutionize the screening experience.

To learn more and view Fourth Industrial's work, visit www.fourthindustrial.pictures

]]><![CDATA[Life During and After Basketball with NBA Champion Jeff Ayres]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/life-during-and-after-basketball-905https://www.thearenasc.com/p/life-during-and-after-basketball-905Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:13:14 GMTRep. Jermaine Johnson was joined by NBA Champion and old friend Jeff Ayres to talk share stories about their time on the court and their plans for retirement, life after basketball, and the importance of being more than an athlete.

The Jermaine Johnson Show is an Arena production.

]]><![CDATA[The Jermaine Johnson Show, Episode 1: Celebrating Juneteenth with Jamal Bradley]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-jermaine-johnson-show-episodehttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/the-jermaine-johnson-show-episodeThu, 20 Jun 2024 19:10:06 GMT Read more

]]><![CDATA[Celebrating Juneteenth in SC with Jamal Bradley]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/celebrating-juneteenth-in-sc-withhttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/celebrating-juneteenth-in-sc-withWed, 19 Jun 2024 17:17:43 GMTWelcome to the Jermaine Johnson Show, where South Carolina Representative Jermaine Johnson talks politics, culture, and a little sports, with his insight from inside the State House. Join us every week for a new episode.

This week, The Jermaine Johnson Show welcomes Jamal Bradley, Founder of the South Carolina Freedom Fest, celebrating Juneteenth in South Carolina. Listen on Substack, Spotify, and Apple Music, and watch the full episode on YouTube.

The Jermaine Johnson Show is an Arena production.

]]><![CDATA[An introduction, by Jermaine Johnson]]>https://www.thearenasc.com/p/an-introduction-by-jermaine-johnsonhttps://www.thearenasc.com/p/an-introduction-by-jermaine-johnsonTue, 18 Jun 2024 17:53:29 GMT

What's going on yall? You're going to hear and read me saying that a lot so let me get you acclimated to my lingo right off the bat. For those of you who are new to politics, sports or you have absolutely zero idea who I am, which means you don't follow me on any of my social media channels (hope that changes) allow me to introduce myself to you.

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