The Trey Gowdy Podcast
Trey Gowdy former federal prosecutor and four term United States Congressman from South Carolina brings his one of a kind style to the podcast platform. Every week you’ll hear original commentaries and power player interviews. Don't be surprised if his former congressional colleagues stop by from time to time as well.
Episodes
October 30, 2025 • 12 mins
Trey explains why Republican efforts to reopen the government haven’t gained more traction, pointing to the power of the media to decide which stories get attention. He also answers questions on immigration enforcement and what defines a criminal in the eyes of the law, and ends on a lighter note about his lifelong loyalty t o the South Carolina Gamecocks.
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October 28, 2025 • 15 mins
“Life really is a compilation of your decisions, including the ones you regret and wish you could do over.”
Trey reflects on life, time, and the value of accepting where we are instead of longing to go back. After a round of golf with friends and his son, he shares how aging brings both peace and perspective. Trey reminds listeners that contentment comes not from rewriting the past, but from appreciating the moments still left ...
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October 23, 2025 • 23 mins
"Anger is your enemy. Fear is your enemy. Lack of preparation is your enemy."
Trey answers questions on preparation and timing, highlighting his own time in both Congress and the courtroom, as well as Arch Manning's college football performance so far this season.
Plus, Trey shares his insight on the ongoing government shutdown.
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October 21, 2025 • 24 mins
Trey takes a hard look at South Carolina’s criminal justice system, using his home state as an example of how politics, policy, and priorities shape public safety. He explains why prosecutors face impossible caseloads, how judges are chosen, and what it really means to be tough on crime.
Trey also closes with a personal reflection on his longtime friend, former DNI and current CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
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October 16, 2025 • 24 mins
"Technically, the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court does not have to
be a lawyer."
This week, Trey explains how it's possible for a judge to not need
a law degree. He answers questions on whether state and local leaders can interfere with federal law enforcement, and weighs in on how college sports are changing under the new NIL era.
Plus, Trey shares a hopeful update on last episode's conversation about living with balance...
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October 14, 2025 • 60 mins
"It's a non-fatal disease that can actually wreck your life."
Trey sits down with the Director of the Vestibular Program in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Habib Rizk, to uncover the power of the vestibular system - the tiny network inside your head that helps you balance, move, and navigate the world.
They discuss what happens when the vestibular system ma...
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October 9, 2025 • 14 mins
Trey explains how judges are chosen to oversee major cases, including the upcoming trial tied to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and why courtroom experience matters more than tenure on the bench. He also answers questions about whether a federal judge could ever overrule a declaration of war, and gives his unfiltered take on Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ recent sideline controversy.
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October 7, 2025 • 16 mins
Trey revisits his thoughts on one of the most foundational principles in the American justice system — due process.
He breaks down why every person in the United States, even those guilty of the most horrific crimes, is entitled to fair treatment under the law. He explains the difference between procedural and substantive due process and shares why he believes the conversation surrounding this constitutional right is crucial to ...
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October 2, 2025 • 25 mins
"How do we get back to prioritizing fairness as a virtue?"
Trey explores how the public can restore their faith in the Department of Justice, answering if it's possible to avoid politically motivated prosecutions.
Plus, Trey answers questions on his relationship with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and reveals key character details from his debut novel The Color of Death.
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September 30, 2025 • 25 mins
"Congress cannot charge anyone with anything."
Trey responds to the federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, how this case will move forward and the role of Congress in criminal proceedings.
He also addresses what many are calling the distasteful fan behavior at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
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September 25, 2025 • 24 mins
This week Trey answers questions on two topics he knows very well: Congress & the Dallas Cowboys.
He also shares his thoughts on whether higher education plays a role in societal indoctrination.
Plus, Trey reveals if readers can anticipate a sequel to his New York Times best-seller The Color of Death!
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September 23, 2025 • 11 mins
Following Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Trey reflects on faith, forgiveness, and the power of dialogue over violence. He shows how grace can rise above anger and how love has the power to echo long after cruelty tries to silence it.
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September 18, 2025 • 27 mins
The Miriam Foundation is a program that renews, inspires, and supports young girls to overcome challenges and excel in all aspects of their lives.
Trey looks back at his conversation with a familiar voice on the podcast, Mary Langston to highlight the invaluable work of the foundation and how it's cultivated a loving and supportive community in South Carolina.
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September 16, 2025 • 21 mins
After the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Trey asks the hard question: what happens now? In this episode, he examines the limits of the law, the role of culture, and the moral responsibility each of us holds in a time of rising political violence.
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September 11, 2025 • 29 mins
"When will there be a day of reckoning for violence?"
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah Valley University event, Wednesday afternoon. Trey reacts to the heinous tragedy and recent displays of senseless violence in the United States.
Trey also answers a question on how the legal system handles violent offenders.
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September 9, 2025 • 17 mins
Trey confronts the outrage sparked by his recent remarks on faith, gun violence, and America’s divided response to tragedy after a devastating mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church took the lives of two young children on August 27th. He challenges listeners across to move beyond criticism and toward solutions, and offers candid reflection on morals, accountability, and the urgent need to protect the most innocent among us....
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September 4, 2025 • 35 mins
College football is back, and with a clean slate comes big expectations after a long off-season.
Trey looks back on his conversation with Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Football team, Shane Beamer after an exciting and successful 2024 season for the Gamecocks. The two talk NIL, the transfer portal, and the importance of finding athletes who are not only hard workers but love to compete.
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September 2, 2025 • 14 mins
"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you helped His people and continue to help them." - Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)
Trey revisits his thoughts on Labor Day and how it should be a day of gratitude, to acknowledge the importance of everyday workers.
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August 28, 2025 • 33 mins
After months of reader anticipation and a decade of brainstorming, Trey's debut novel The Color of Death is available!
Trey answers questions on his literary process, the meaningful inspiration behind the book's characters and his steadfast commitment to ensuring that novel ends with "the light beating out the darkness."
Read along on this meaningful and exciting journey, HERE!
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August 26, 2025 • 22 mins
"The Color of Death is fiction, but it's real. It really happens."
From the mind of a former prosecutor, The Color of Death was created. Trey's debut novel eloquently untangles a chilling murder investigation, revealing that life and people are not always how they seem.
The Color of Death is available NOW!
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