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Meet the Primary Candidates: Congressional District 2

Meet the Primary Candidates for South Carolina Congressional District 2 and hear directly from the people trying to unseat longtime incumbent Joe Wilson. From Republican challenger Sam Gibbons to Democratic candidates Roger Pruitt and Zion Khalifa, this race reveals growing frustration with establishment politics, gerrymandering, healthcare costs, wages, and the future of representation in South Carolina. Candidates discuss everything from MAGA politics and military service to economic reform, healthcare access, youth engagement, and whether District 2 is finally ready for change. 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Sam Gibbons 21:20 Roger Pruitt 33:27 Zyon Kahlifa Sam Gibbons https://sam4sc.com/ Roger Pruitt https://www.pruitt4congress.com/ Zyon Kahlifa https://www.khalifaforcongress.com/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/

Meet the Primary Candidates: Congressional District 1 - Part 2

South Carolina’s Congressional District 1 race is crowded, consequential, and deeply tied to the future of the Lowcountry. Meet primary candidates Mac Deford and Francina Dantzler as they discuss coastal flooding, rapid growth, housing, healthcare, gerrymandering, data centers, and what it will take to represent CD1 after years of political neglect. From protecting wetlands and banning partisan gerrymandering to lowering everyday costs and rebuilding trust with voters, this race shows how local issues in Charleston, Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head connect to national power. 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Mac Deford 17:00 Fancina Dantzler Mac Deford https://defordforcongress.com/ Fancina Dantzler https://www.facebook.com/people/Francina-Dantzler-for-Congress/61575423867613/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/

Meet the Primary Candidates: 1st Congressional District - Part 1

South Carolina’s Congressional District 1 primary is crowded, coastal, and deeply connected to the future of the Lowcountry. Meet the primary candidates sharing their visions for flooding, healthcare, affordability, immigration, transportation, and representation in one of the state’s most closely watched races. From climate resilience to working-class economics, this race shows how much is at stake for Charleston, Beaufort, Berkeley, Dorchester, and beyond. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Max Diaz 13:44 Mayra Rivera-Vazquez 26:56 Cindy Riley Max Diaz https://www.maxdiazforcongress.com/ Mayra Rivera-Vazquez https://www.mayra4congress.com/ Cindy Riley https://cindywrileyforcongress.com/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/

Meet the Primary Candidates: US Senate - Part 2

What happens when longtime incumbents face challengers from inside their own party? In Part 2 of our look at South Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary, we sit down with Republican candidates Thomas Dismukes and Darius Mitchell as they make their case for taking on Lindsey Graham. From restoring civility and rethinking political power to public transportation, voter engagement, and frustration with the political establishment, the conversations reveal very different visions for the future of the Republican Party in South Carolina. 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Thomas Dismukes 23:22 Darius Mitchell Thomas Dismukes https://www.justcallmethomas.com/ Darius Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/hiphoprepublicans/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/

Meet the Primary Candidates: US Senate - Part 1

Who’s really trying to unseat Lindsey Graham and what do they actually stand for? In Part 1 of our South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate series, we sit down with Republican challenger Patrick Herrmann and Democratic candidates Dr. Annie Andrews and Kyle Freeman to hear their case directly to voters. From healthcare, infrastructure, and cost of living to gerrymandering, constituent services, and the future of both political parties, the candidates lay out what sets them apart in one of South Carolina’s biggest races. If you want to understand the 2026 South Carolina Senate race, the Lindsey Graham challengers, and the issues shaping voter decisions, this is where to start. 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Patrick Herrman 14:48 Annie Andrews 28:49 Kyle Freeman Patrick Herrmann https://www.votepat.us/ Annie Andrews https://drannieandrews.com/ Kyle Freeman https://kylefreemanforsenate.com/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/