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FULL SHOW - 6.22.2026 - The Charlie James Show

Here is the complete, four-hour segment map for the June 22, 2026, broadcast of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD:Hour 11st Segment: Interview with Danny Lee Ford II regarding his Republican primary runoff campaign for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture.2nd Segment: Analysis of Donald Trump’s dual co-endorsement of both Attorney General Alan Wilson and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary runoff.3rd Segment: Discussion on Donald Trump’s Fox News interview suggesting the United States may take strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz.4th Segment: Overview of a newly signed South Carolina law permitting certain utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on public roadways starting November 1.Hour 25th Segment: Commentary arguing that left-leaning media selectively utilized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool backdrop in anticipation of a political failure by Trump.6th Segment: Coverage of the City of Columbia’s new safety policy banning unaccompanied minors from Finley Park after 5:00 PM.7th Segment: Debating the broader municipal curfew mandates in Columbia and the legal limitations placed on supervising children in public spaces.8th Segment: Reflections on government-mandated lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic and a critique of the media's favorable treatment of Dr. Anthony Fauci.Hour 39th Segment: Analysis of Jimmy Kimmel's two-month summer vacation from late-night television and the political reaction to tapping Rosie O’Donnell as a guest host.10th Segment: An urgent regional voting drive preparing Upstate South Carolina residents for Tuesday’s high-stakes primary runoff elections.11th Segment: An exclusive campaign interview with Representative Sherri Bridges regarding her final push for legislative votes ahead of the runoff.12th Segment: Examination of Senator Bernie Sanders' proposed bill to levy a 5% annual wealth tax on American billionaires.Hour 413th Segment: Interview with Representative April Cromer detailing voter turnout strategies and conservative priorities for Tuesday's South Carolina runoffs.14th Segment: Analysis of Democratic candidate James Talarico’s new "Drowning" campaign advertisement launched in the Texas U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton.15th Segment: Discussion on a chaotic "teen takeover" event disrupting businesses in Columbia, followed by a report on Representative Ilhan Omar's alleged campaign finance management errors.16th Segment: Concluding talk expressing skepticism regarding legal accountability for Dr. Fauci and Representative Omar, paired with a final historical look at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Hour 4 - Charlie James covered Rep. Cromer on SC runoffs, Talarico’s TX Senate ad, a Columbia teen takeover, Omar’s finances, and Fauci's accountability.

n Hour 4 of this broadcast, The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD analyzed a mix of high-stakes regional elections, shifting campaign media strategies, and controversial national figures. The hour began with an exclusive segment featuring South Carolina State Representative April Cromer, who joined the program to discuss strategic preparation for Tuesday’s crucial state primary runoff elections. Cromer focused heavily on driving local voter turnout across the Upstate and highlighted the major conservative matchups on the ballot. Following this local analysis, James pivoted to national campaigns by breaking down the multi-million dollar ad blitz launched by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico in Texas. The show evaluated Talarico's new grocery-store-themed advertisement titled "Drowning," which targets inflation and rising grocery costs in an effort to court moderate voters and reset his image against Republican nominee Ken Paxton.The program then shifted focus to safety concerns and congressional ethics, analyzing a chaotic "teen takeover" event in Columbia, South Carolina, that disrupted local businesses and strained municipal law enforcement resources. This discussion led directly into a critique of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, focusing on newly surfaced reports regarding alleged financial discrepancies and campaign fund management errors. The broadcast concluded with an analytical overview of government accountability, with James expressing deep skepticism that either Dr. Anthony Fauci or Representative Omar would ever face severe legal consequences for their controversial records. The segment wrapped up with a reflective look at the visual and symbolic history of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drawing parallels between national monuments and the current state of American civic discourse.

James Talerico has released a new ad in his Texas Senate campaign

In Hour 4 Segment 2 of the June 22 broadcast, The Charlie James Show detailed a multi-million dollar ad blitz launched by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico. The segment focused on how the campaign is attempting to pivot the high-stakes general election race against Republican nominee Ken Paxton. Charlie James evaluated the strategic timing of the ad buy, which rolled out across major Texas television markets.

Representative April Cromer about Tuesday’s SC runoff

In Hour 4 Segment 1 of the June 22 broadcast, The Charlie James Show featured an exclusive interview with South Carolina State Representative April Cromer to discuss the critical strategies surrounding upcoming primary runoff elections. Representative Cromer, who recently secured her own Republican nomination for House District 6, joined the program to discuss engaging voters. She emphasized the importance of turnout in runoff elections.Cromer used the platform to discuss upcoming races on the ballot, including the Republican gubernatorial runoff between Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and another candidate. She urged listeners to check official sources regarding runoff eligibility. Cromer discussed the importance of other runoffs, framing them as essential to preserving policies and maintaining a majority in the Statehouse heading into the upcoming general elections

Hour 3 - Charlie James on 98.9 WORD covered Kimmel hiring Rosie, local runoff voting info, an interview with Rep. Bridges, and Sanders' 5% billionaire tax.

In Hour 3 of this broadcast, The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD systematically tackled high-profile national media shifts, critical local elections, and progressive economic policies. The hour opened with a sharp critique of late-night television, focusing on Jimmy Kimmel's upcoming two-month summer vacation and his politically charged decision to tap Rosie O'Donnell as a rotating guest host. James then pivoted to the immediate local landscape, delivering an urgent voting drive segment to prepare Upstate South Carolina residents for the next day's high-stakes primary runoff elections. This election coverage extended directly into an exclusive campaign interview with Representative Sherri Bridges, who used the platform to rally conservative turnout and outline her final legislative push before voters headed to the precincts. The program concluded with a deep dive into national fiscal policy, wherein James dismantled Senator Bernie Sanders' newly proposed bill aiming to levy a five percent annual wealth tax on American billionaires, characterizing the progressive legislation as an economically flawed strategy with massive regulatory hurdles.