WEEKEND: “Why You Can’t Get a Doctor’s Appointment — Dr. Oran Smith Explains the Crisis” (Ep 592)

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Today on Just the Truth with Joey Hudson we’re tackling two major issues affecting families right here in South Carolina — our growing doctor shortage and a heartbreaking victory for justice in Greenwood.

First up, Dr. Oran Smith, Senior Fellow at the Palmetto Promise Institute, joins us to break down a crisis impacting every American: a nationwide shortage of physicians that’s only getting worse. On average, Americans wait 20 days to see a doctor — and in rural and growing states like South Carolina, that delay can turn dangerous.

Dr. Smith explains how Senate Bill 376 could help fix the shortage by allowing qualified international physicians to practice in South Carolina through a streamlined licensing process. With a projected deficit of 86,000 doctors by 2036, the Palmetto Promise plan offers a real-world solution that puts patients first.

Then — a powerful update to a case we’ve been following for more than a year.

South Carolina Representative John McCravy joins us with the latest on Tiffany Jenae Carroll, the Greenwood mother of five who spent years behind bars after killing her abusive boyfriend during a violent domestic incident. After multiple denied parole hearings — including one where a required 2/3 vote fell short because a board member didn’t show up — Ms. Carroll has finally been granted parole.

Rep. McCravy explains how community support, law enforcement testimony, and a renewed understanding of domestic violence converged to overturn years of injustice. He also shares what’s next for Tiffany, what support she’ll receive, and why her case could reshape how South Carolina handles battered-spouse syndrome moving forward.

These are the stories shaping the future of healthcare, public safety, and justice in the Palmetto State — and we break them down with the experts who are on the front lines.

👇 Timestamps
00:00 – Opening
01:15 – Dr. Oran Smith on America’s Doctor Shortage
10:40 – S.376: A Plan to Bring More Physicians to SC
17:30 – Why Other Countries Have More Doctors
22:00 – Rep. John McCravy: Update on Tiffany Carroll Parole Case
31:45 – Domestic Violence, Justice & What Happens Next

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