The Palmetto Scoop was afforded a rare opportunity to speak with veteran journalist and former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather while he was in Columbia for a live broadcast of his five-part "Rather Reports" series on politics. He was incredibly courteous and you can tell that he is passionate about his current project.

During the brief interview, which was framed in a luxurious hallway in the Drayton Hall building on the University of South Carolina campus, we discussed the Rather Reports series, the influence of "new media" and the Internet in politics, and electronic voting machines.

I want to thank the entire Rather Reports team for all of their assistance and for affording us such a wonderful interview. (less info)