University of South Carolina Institute for Southern Studies

09/01/2026

Two football fans, two different generations. Connor Smith sits down with Thomas Brown to argue their predictions of the Gamecocks 2027f football season record.

Two football fans, two different generations. Connor Smith sits dow...

08/28/2026

Our director sits down with Shell Suber to chat about the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and what it was like to work with him.

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Mark sits down with professional photographer and Republican commun...

08/20/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this free event with Assistant Professor Emily Allen!

08/18/2026

08/06/2026

Mark sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Crouch, Program Co-Director of the Rural Health Research Center at the University of South Carolina. They discuss her southern upbringing in Kentucky and how her department at USC is trying to change the narrative for southern public health.

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Mark sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Crouch, Program Co-Director of th...

08/04/2026

Give us your take - is The Silence of the Lamb's a "southern film"?

Professor Mark Smith discusses the horror classic “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) and how its storytelling is rooted in deep Southern themes through its protagonist, Clarice Starling.

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Professor Mark Smith discusses the horror classic “The Silence of t...

08/01/2026

On this episode, Mark sits down with Dr. David Shields, known as "The Flavor Saver," as they discuss his attempts at preserving some of the most endangered fruits and vegetables in the country. They also discuss his new PBS series, "The Savers of Flavor," a series that expands on his efforts.

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On this episode, Mark sits down with Dr. David Shields, known as "T...

07/31/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our podcast "Take on the South en Español" has been selected as part of the 2026-2027 cohort of the 1801 Community Engaged Fellows Society.

This grant from the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Community Engagement is a first step towards recognizing our commitment to strengthening the University of South Carolina’s partnerships with its wider community through a creative endeavor in community-engaged teaching and research.

Congrats to our partners in the U of SC Dept. Of Languages, Literatures & Cultures!

07/30/2026

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05/19/2026

On this episode, Mark sits down with Taylor Allred, Program Director of the Coastal Conservation League, to talk about AI and the surge in data center demand it's driving, which is creating financial and environmental problems for households. They also discuss the proposals for multiple data centers here in South Carolina that have seen significant pushback from residents.

On this episode, Mark sits down with Taylor Allred, Program Directo...