Frogmore Stew

What do Democrats actually stand for when opposition to Trump becomes the party’s strongest unifying message? Michael Glawson joins us to examine the Democratic Party’s crisis of identity, the dangers of political resentment, and why winning elections without a larger sense of purpose may not solve the deeper problem. We also look at how political hatred reshapes both parties, what Democrats risk...

South Carolina is in play, and Annie Andrews believes the political math proves it. She explains how Lindsey Graham’s death changed the Senate race, why the crowded Republican primary creates an opening, and how she plans to win support from independents and center-right voters. Annie also makes the case for a practical campaign focused on affordability, health care, wages, prescription drug price...

State House races are often overlooked, but they play a major role in whether elections remain fair and competitive. Amanda Nelson joins us to explain how YALLvote supports state legislative candidates across the South by raising money, building awareness, and helping voters understand why down-ballot races matter. The strategy is not simply about turning red states blue, but restoring political b...

Hot "Can't Win" Summer: Political TV Shows Political TV is supposed to be fiction, but sometimes it gets a little too close to reality. We’re drafting our favorites across five categories: best episode, best politician, best place to work, drama or action, and comedy, with picks from The West Wing, Veep, Parks and Recreation, The Diplomat, Scandal, 24, and more. The draft also leads to stories fro...

Presidential pets, White House history, first ladies, and famous state dinners are all on the draft board in this special summer edition of Frogmore Stew. With Grace away, the Can't Win Victory Fund team takes over to debate their favorite people, places, and moments from American political history. Along the way, they uncover fascinating stories, unexpected trivia, and some of the weirdest facts...

Lindsey Graham's death has created one of the biggest political shakeups South Carolina has seen in decades. We talk through what happens next, how the Senate seat will be filled, who is expected to enter the race, and what this unexpected moment means for South Carolina's political future. We also discuss the opportunities and challenges facing both parties as the race to succeed Lindsey Graham b...

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we revisit one of the most important documents from our nation's founding: George Washington's Farewell Address. Joined by historian Dr. Otis Westbrook Pickett, we discuss Washington's warnings about political parties, constitutional limits, religion in public life, foreign alliances, and the responsibilities of self-government, along wit...

Can Democrats win South Carolina? Bakari Sellers joins Katherine Harvey to discuss what the 2026 South Carolina primary results revealed, the challenge of defeating Lindsey Graham, and why building a competitive Democratic Party requires years of investment in local candidates and communities. They also examine key legislative races, fundraising, voter engagement, and the long term strategy shapin...

The race to replace Nancy Mace enters its final stretch as Democratic voters choose between two candidates with deep public service backgrounds. Nancy Lacore and Mac Deford make their case on affordability, coastal flooding, veterans, housing, public service, and who is best prepared to take on the general election in November. With early voting on June 17 and 18 and runoff Election Day on June 23...

South Carolina’s primary results are in, and there is a lot to unpack. From the governor’s race and Trump’s influence on Republican voters to Democratic turnout, gerrymandering, and the races that could reshape political power in the state, this election cycle revealed more than just winners and losers. Grace and Katelyn break down the biggest surprises, what the results say about South Carolina v...

Coastal South Carolina is growing fast, but who can still afford to live there? Matt Fulmer discusses his campaign for Congressional District 1, focusing on housing costs, wealth inequality, working class voters, and the cost of living in South Carolina’s coastal communities. He makes the case for taxing concentrated wealth, protecting opportunity, and building politics around people who feel pric...

Growth is reshaping the Lowcountry, but many voters say leadership is not keeping up. In House Districts 116 and 123, candidates David Bell, Clay Middleton, and Ann Shippey talk rising costs, overcrowded infrastructure, health care access, development, and what representation should look like in South Carolina. These conversations dig into the local issues that could decide two competitive House r...

What happens when a fast-growing South Carolina district wrestles with education, health care access, and political power? Rep. Hamilton Grant discusses school safety, teacher retention, women’s health, Medicaid expansion, and why he believes public education deserves stronger investment. He also shares how his background in business development, community advocacy, and leadership shaped his appro...

South Carolina is growing fast, but who is actually fighting for the people living through it? Candidates in House Districts 99, 102, and 112 discuss infrastructure failures, affordability, economic opportunity, environmental protection, legislative priorities, and what voters can expect from the next generation of state leadership. 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Samuel Price 15:06 Katie McCravy 31:18 B...

House District 94 is getting a real Democratic primary for the first time in years. Brian Sharper, Sally Hebert, and Colin Holloway make their case to voters in Dorchester, Charleston, and Summerville, with sharp contrasts on infrastructure, public education, housing, working-class representation, gerrymandering, and who gets heard in Columbia. As three Democrats compete for a red South Carolina H...

House Districts 86 and 91 are both looking for new political direction, but the candidates are making very different cases for change. Stuart Epting focuses on rural representation, conservation, cost of living, and restoring trust in public service, while Tyler Morgan argues District 91 needs a “fix things over politics” approach centered on schools, trades, and roads. Their campaigns highlight t...

Two South Carolina House races reveal very different ideas about who government should serve. In House District 63, Sloan Hilton discusses healthcare decisions, working-class representation, and how Democrats can compete in deeply Republican districts. In House District 65, Barbara Arthur explains why she’s challenging an incumbent, sharing concerns about solar farm development, conservative prior...

What should House District 60 focus on next? Two Democratic candidates for South Carolina House District 60 share their priorities on infrastructure, education, health care, women’s representation, economic struggles, and community investment in Florence County. Adrian Carter and Melissa OShea discuss the everyday issues affecting voters, from rural access and rising costs to local accountability...

Three South Carolina House races show just how different “representation” can look across the state. In HD 38, 39, and 52, Grace talks with primary candidates Charlianne Nestlen, Katie Hall, and Dr. Malcolm Taylor about childcare, senior care, small farms, judicial reform, infrastructure, healthcare costs, and what voters are asking for in their communities. From the Upstate to the Midlands, these...

South Carolina’s fastest-growing communities are changing, but is the legislature keeping up? Rep. Wendell Jones talks about what House District 25 voters are facing, from economic inequality and public education to healthcare, abortion policy, and the fight over political power in Columbia. As one of the few Democratic primaries in the state, this race offers a closer look at who South Carolina i...

South Carolina politics are changing, and these two House races show why. In House District 11, Republican Jesse Turner makes the case for term limits, cannabis reform, and challenging the political establishment. In House District 24, Democrat Caroline Avenger talks about gerrymandering, voter dignity, Greenville’s rapid growth, and what representation should look like in a changing district. If...

South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District has an open seat, and the primary fight is already revealing two very different paths forward. With Ralph Norman running for governor, Andrew Clough and Mallory Dittmer make their case to voters on growth, infrastructure, rural communities, democracy, women’s rights, and what honest representation should look like in CD5. From Rock Hill and Fort Mill to...

The fight for South Carolina’s future looks very different depending on which district you live in. In Congressional District 3, Democratic candidate Eunice Laemacher makes the case for expanding healthcare access, lowering everyday costs, and investing in housing and infrastructure in one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing regions. In Congressional District 4, Republican challenger Robert Lee ar...

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 C...

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 ge...