Honoring the Fallen & Preparing the Future | Gold Shield Day + Junior Achievement (Ep 661)
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Today’s program focuses on honor, service, and the future of South Carolina.
We begin with legislation that would officially designate June 1 as “Gold Shield Day” in South Carolina — a day to honor first responders who were killed in the line of duty and to recognize the families they left behind. These are the men and women who put on the badge and the uniform and never made it home.
Joining us is Lt. David Weiner with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, who explains why establishing Gold Shield Day matters, what it would mean for law enforcement families across the Palmetto State, and how setting aside a specific day on the calendar sends a powerful message about South Carolina’s values.
Later in the program, we turn our attention to the next generation with Bette Bronson, Vice President of Education at Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina. Junior Achievement has equipped students with financial literacy, workforce readiness skills, and entrepreneurial training for decades — helping young people understand how the real economy works before they step into it.
We discuss:
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What Junior Achievement is all about
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Why financial literacy matters now more than ever
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How the program is changing lives across South Carolina
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And a real story that shows how early education can shape a student’s future
Two conversations. One theme: strengthening South Carolina through service and opportunity.
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