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.

SC Dem Sen candidate Dr. Andrews shares medical & policy views.

In this interview, South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews explains that her decision to enter politics stemmed from witnessing systemic policy and healthcare issues firsthand during her 15-year career as a children's hospital pediatrician. She emphasizes that despite political divisions, South Carolinians share common goals like reducing living costs, improving roads, and securing quality education and affordable healthcare. While critiquing the profit-driven nature of the current healthcare system and calling for lower prescription drug costs, she favors pragmatic reforms over an immediate shift to a Medicare-for-All system. On social issues, Andrews supports reasonable abortion restrictions aligned with Roe v. Wade and views transgender care as a private matter between families and physicians. Additionally, she strongly supports funding law enforcement to help combat gun violence and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform that balances border security with humane treatment and clear paths to citizenship.

Charlie James analyzes how a lobbyist connection killed SC Ivermectin bill

Host Charlie James previews his upcoming interview with South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews before revisiting the state's legislative battle over making Ivermectin an over-the-counter medication. Despite the bill passing nearly unanimously in both the House and Senate, it was ultimately sent back to the Agricultural Committee and effectively killed by Representative Davey Hiatt. Drawing on research from Diane Hardy of the Mom and Pop Alliance of South Carolina, James reveals that Representative Hiatt's son, Lander Hiatt, is a registered lobbyist for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). He suggests that the bill's sudden defeat may have been directly influenced by this deep-seated lobbying connection to major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.

Charlie James debates Democratic masculinity and is called by a listener.

Host Charlie James begins the second hour of his Thursday afternoon show by playing a crowd chanting the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem, reminding listeners of his upcoming 4:35 PM interview with South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews. He then launches into a segment arguing that the Democratic Party has a "man problem" and is struggling to appeal to male voters after years of promoting theories of "toxic masculinity". Highlighting an article from The Atlantic written by Russell Berman, James mocks progressive efforts to reclaim traditional masculinity by spotlighting blue-collar Democratic candidates like Brian Poindexter and utilizing running mates like Governor Tim Walz. He asserts that these depictions are nothing more than a superficial, theatrical pantomime of manhood. Finally, he takes a call from listener Dave in Spartanburg, who raises questions about how Dr. Andrews was recruited and whether she will remain a moderate or flip to progressive stances once elected.

H1: Charlie James covers SC election dates, Trump's speech leaks, left-wing political violence, and his awards nomination.

In the first hour of his July 16, 2026 broadcast, host Charlie James covers a dynamic range of local and national topics, beginning with crucial South Carolina special election deadlines and early primary poll results. He then pivots to leaked details concerning President Trump's highly anticipated speech on election integrity, detailing rumors of classified files that allegedly expose foreign election interference. Building on national security themes, James argues that the bulk of modern political violence originates from left-wing extremists, citing historical FBI statistics and a recent shooting at an ICE facility in Phoenix. Finally, he celebrates local achievements by announcing his and his colleagues' nominations for the South Carolina Broadcasters Association Star Awards, before closing the hour with a bizarre report on a White House teleprompter operator caught placing bets on the president's speech terminology.

Charlie James discusses leaks on Trump’s upcoming election integrity speech.

Host Charlie James previews President Trump's upcoming address to the nation regarding election integrity, highlighting leaks that the speech may go beyond general talking points. He references investigative reporter Paul Sperry's reports that Trump may present evidence of Chinese interference in the 2020 election, specifically involving voter database hacks and mail-in ballot manufacturing. James connects these claims to reports of fake driver's licenses flooding the U.S. and plays a clip of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussing the upcoming address. He criticizes the mainstream media for pre-emptively dismissing the speech as "unverified claims" and contrasts the public perception of alleged Russian interference with Chinese interference, pointing to past incidents like the Chinese spy balloon to emphasize his concerns regarding China's influence.