A fearless dive into backwater scandals, secrets, and power struggles, revealing how politics and corruption play out not just in Elloree, South Carolina — but in rural communities across America.
Each week, community advocate Krista Hassell and actor Timothy Gibbs unpack the good, bad and ugly aspects of small-town life in America.
Send a text In Episode 10, The Gold, the Bad, and the Ulmer, we’re drilling down on why the U.S. might really be cozying up to Venezuela (hint: it’s shiny and comes from the ground). Add a dash of state-versus-federal immigration drama and a mayor who thinks public office is best done in private. Welcome to the show. Support the show
18 Dec 2025
LRL Episode 09; Serifs, Sins & Skin
Send a text Fonts change. History doesn’t. In this new LRL episode: Rubio, race, DEI, Elloree, and why America’s strength has always been diversity — not denial. 🎧 Serifs, Sins & Skin Support the show
8 Dec 2025
LRL Episode 008: The Tipping Point
Send a text Left Right & Local Episode 008 is the moment the dam cracks. What began as a civil lawsuit detonates into something far bigger when David Pascoe formally calls on SLED to investigate Elloree Town Hall, its police department, and the "string pullers". Suddenly, this isn’t rumor, gossip, or vendetta—it’s a criminal spotlight. Tim and Krista tear into the allegations: interference with investigations, missing and mishandled evidence, illegal kickbacks, surveillance, and the now-i...
24 Nov 2025
LRL Episode 007 - Who's Watching the Watchmen?
Send a text LRL Episode 007 - "Who's Watching the Watchmen?" goes straight at the heart of the problem: crooked cops, weak oversight, and a decertification system that lets misconduct recycle from town to town. Krista and Tim lay it out — clearly, loudly, and with receipts. Watch the clip and share if you believe accountability should apply to everyone in uniform. Support the show
11 Nov 2025
LRL Episode 006: Election Hangover
Send a text In this episode, Krista and Tim unpack the emotional and civic fallout from Elloree’s latest election. The small town duo dive into the reaction around town, the unexpected twists, the unanswered questions, and the sense of “what now?” that always follows a tense vote. Support the show
4 Nov 2025
LRL Episode 005 - The Thin Blue Margin
Send a text In Elloree, the difference between transparency and corruption isn’t a sweeping movement — it’s a handful of ballots. Episode 5: "The Thin Blue Margin" explores how just four votes once determined the town’s leadership and how your vote can either reinforce the old guard or usher in a culture of accountability and progress. Krista and Tim examine the risk of empowering entrenched insiders like Kelly Ulmer and the opportunity to restore trust and integrity under Allen Reeves. Becau...
30 Oct 2025
LRL Episode 004: "David & Goliath"
Send a text 🎙️ Episode 004: “David & Goliath” In this episode of Left, Right & Local, things get downright biblical as former Police Chief David Martin sues the same Elloree defendants that our cohost Timothy Gibbs sued except for one... because... you can't sue yourself. We’re talking Shawn Murphree, James Kelly Ulmer, and Mayor Mike Fanning—the Holy Trinity of small-town dysfunction. From backroom deals to public meltdowns, we peel back the layers of ego, corruption, and ...
25 Oct 2025
LRL 003 - Elloree Elections
Send a text Episode 003: “Mayors, Misdeeds & Mules” This week, Tim and Krista take a hard look at Elloree’s upcoming mayoral race—spotlighting one candidate whose rap sheet requires a hell of a lot more printer ink than his résumé. Yes, James Keller Ulmer’s list of felonies is almost as long as our list of reasons not to vote for him. Then, council candidate Tanya Weaver joins the show to talk small-town progress, and her hands-on experience wrangling asses. Support the show
18 Oct 2025
LRL002 - Introducing Your Hosts Part 2 - Timothy Gibbs
Send a text Krista puts the spotlight on Timothy Gibbs — and the result is equal parts California sun and Carolina shade. Gibbs tackles acting with Merlin Olsen, why he's stoked on Southern California, and sickened by the grotesque Shawn Edward Murphree. He even makes the case for inviting South Carolina Solicitor David Pascoe on the show to answer a few tough questions about due diligence — or the lack thereof. Don't miss episode two of Left, Right & Local! Support the show
8 Oct 2025
LRL001 - Introducing Your Hosts Part 1 - Krista Hassell
Send a text In the debut episode of Left, Right & Local, hosts Timothy Gibbs and Krista Hassell pull back the curtain on their new venture into political sanity (or what’s left of it). Timothy flips the script, interviewing Krista about her take on small-town life, big-time politics, and why starting a podcast with him might top her list of bad decisions. It’s equal parts charm, chaos, and civic therapy—welcome to the conversation you didn’t know you needed. Support the show
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