South Carolina’s debt situation is bad. But all is not lost. In this episode of InDebted, we wrap up the series with a look at what some of South Carolina’s greatest thinkers, lawmakers, and lenders are doing to address the Palmetto State’s eco

Episode 7: Eat The Rich

Apr 12th, 2023 29m 46s

You do not need to be poor to get caught in the cycle of debt. On this episode of InDebted, a look at how even those with good credit and successful businesses can fall victim to predators and end up in financial trouble.

Episode 6: The Sick and The Debt

Apr 5th, 2023 23m 49s

For many South Carolinians, large medical expenses can change their lives completely. In fact, the Palmetto State currently has one of the highest levels of uninsured of any state. On this episode of InDebted, we look at medical debt in South C

Episode 5: Debt as a Public Health Hazard

Mar 29th, 2023 26m 56s

In parts of South Carolina, residents without access to traditional financial institutions have to rely on alternative services such as payday loans, rent-to-own services, and auto title loans. On this episode of InDebted, we hear from the unba

Episode 4: The Insiders

Mar 22nd, 2023 31m 19s

Driven by the fear of insufficient funds or unexpected life events, payday borrowers are forced to pay the loan fees before they pay basic living expenses. In this episode of InDebted, Scott Morgan takes in inside look at the short-term lender

Episode 3: Barnwell

Mar 15th, 2023 31m 46s

Barnwell County, SC is a place of timeless beauty, but for many residents it’s also a place with no future for growth or work. On the third episode of InDebted, we explore how a lack of opportunities passed down through generations is the backd

Episode 2: Degrees of Debt

Mar 8th, 2023 28m 49s

For decades, a college education was the “golden ticket” to the American Dream. On this episode of InDebted, host Scott Morgan looks at student loan debt in SC, especially how it disproportionately affects African American students.

Episode 1: Let's Get Into Debt

Mar 1st, 2023 30m 19s

According to research by the Urban Institute, South Carolina has some of the worst personal debt numbers per capita in the country. On the series premiere of InDebted, we begin our dive into the factors that have led to this with the way many p

Coming Soon: InDebted

Feb 14th, 2023 1m 34s

South Carolina Public Radio's InDebted is a deep dive into how the Palmetto State became one of the worst places in the country for personal debt. The eight-episode series begins March 1, 2023.