Frogmore Stew

Meet the Primary Candidates: Governor

South Carolina’s next governor could shape everything from healthcare and education to voting rights, infrastructure, and the future of the state itself. We have candid conversations with gubernatorial candidates on the issues driving the 2026 race, including Medicaid expansion, gerrymandering, abortion laws, government spending, roads, schools, and the growing divide between power and everyday people. From calls for political reform to competing visions for South Carolina’s future, the candidates make their case for why they should lead and what they believe needs to change before voters head to the primary. If you are still figuring out who deserves your vote, this is a good place to start. 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Billy Webster 16:54 Jermaine Johnson 36:00 Rom Reddy

Rigged Maps, Broken Politics, and a Way Forward w/ Kate Barr

Rigged maps are quietly reshaping who holds power and whether voters can truly hold leaders accountable. Kate Barr joins us to talk about why gerrymandering has become one of the biggest political fights in the South, how broken district maps fuel broken politics, and why so many communities feel ignored by the people meant to represent them. We dig into minority rule, the long-term consequences of noncompetitive elections, and why state legislatures in places like South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee could shape the future of democracy. Most importantly, we talk about what actually works, why the fight is not over, and what a real path forward could look like. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Why Gerrymandering Is Surging 05:44 Operation REDMAP’s Lasting Damage 09:16 Minority Rule and Fighting Back 19:50 How the South Fights Back 26:41 How Money Broke Politics 33:31 Why Competitive Races Matter Kate Barr https://www.katebarrcanwin.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/

The Democrats Need a Fainting Couch

America watched people get beaten on the Edmund Pettus Bridge for the right to vote, and now the protections created in response are being dismantled piece by piece. This episode traces the path from Selma and the Voting Rights Act to Shelby County v. Holder and the latest Supreme Court decisions reshaping voting rights in America. It also asks a harder question: why do Democrats keep acting surprised by strategies Republicans have openly planned for years? 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/

What One Generation Won Could Be Lost

The fight one generation thought was settled is back on the table. Congressman Jonathan Jackson joins us to discuss the unraveling of the Voting Rights Act, modern gerrymandering, voter suppression, and why he believes America is sliding backward on civil rights. From South Carolina’s redistricting battles to the national fight over representation, Jackson argues that democracy depends on protecting access to the ballot and refusing to normalize inequality. Voting rights, racial justice, political power, and the future of representation all take center stage as the country faces growing questions about whether hard-won progress can survive. 00:00 Introduction 03:04 Voting Rights Under Attack 08:51 Gerrymandering, Race, and Economic Division 14:53 How Systemic Racism Still Shapes America 19:42 Voter Suppression and the Fight for Hope Congressman Jonathan Jackson https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/ 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/

Who Benefits Most From South Carolina's Tax Plan? w/ Paige Knight

South Carolina lawmakers are moving toward eliminating the state income tax, but the shift raises serious questions about who really benefits and who pays more. We examine how replacing income tax revenue with higher sales taxes, property taxes, and fees could affect working families across the Palmetto State. Policy analyst Paige Knight explains what House bill H4216 could change and how tax structure decisions shape public services like schools and infrastructure. If South Carolina’s tax plan moves forward, the impact on taxpayers may be very different depending on where you sit in the income ladder. 00:00 Why Tax Policy Matters for Families 04:54 South Carolina H4216 Explained 07:42 Do Income Tax Cuts Boost Growth? 09:32 Revenue Triggers and Budget Risks 13:41 Kansas Tax Cut Lessons 17:39 Better Tax Relief Options 22:41 The National Push to Cut Income Taxes Paige Knight Policy Advisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-knight-8a15003a 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/