Grace Cowan | The Alliance Coalition

Frogmore Stew

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Frogmore Stew is a bold, unfiltered podcast serving up the South’s political history, cultural contradictions, and modern-day reckonings—one spicy episode at a time. Hosted by Southern truth-tellers who love their home and refuse to sugarcoat its reality, Frogmore Stew blends sharp analysis, personal storytelling, and a whole lot of side-eye to explore the people, policies, and power structures shaping life in the Palmetto State. Whether you're a political junkie, a justice-seeker, or just curious about what’s cooking in the South—pull up a chair. This stew’s got heat.

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Grace Cowan | The Alliance Coalition

Episodes

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 15 05.06.2024 19:44

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 14 05.06.2024 23:20

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 13 04.06.2024 28:19

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 12 04.06.2024 36:11

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 11 03.06.2024 34:57

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 10 31.05.2024 41:20

John Moffett HD 110 Lisette Cifaldi HD 123 Shelly Gay Yuhas HD 121

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 9 31.05.2024 37:22

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 8 30.05.2024 26:53

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 7 30.05.2024 39:01

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 5 29.05.2024 32:47

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 6 29.05.2024 29:45

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 4 28.05.2024 35:23

Tate Few HD 72 Suzy Spurgeon HD 82 Johnathan Ammons HD 40 Mack Morris. HD 81 Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan Bliz - Meal Prep (youtube.com) All Things Frogmore Stew SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 3 28.05.2024 36:29

Vic Dabney. House District 45 Nicole Ventour House District 45 Jason Luck. House District 54 Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan Bliz - Meal Prep (youtube.com) All Things Frogmore Stew SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 2 24.05.2024 40:21

Matt Vilardebo. House District 26 Blake Sanders. House District 9 Kerri Smith. House District 33 Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan Bliz - Meal Prep (youtube.com) All Things Frogmore Stew SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission

Meal Prep: Meet the Candidates - Episode 1 24.05.2024 45:28

Kyle White. House District 6 Adam Crisp. House District 36 JR Taylor. House District 38 Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan Bliz - Meal Prep (youtube.com) All Things Frogmore Stew SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission

Second Helping - A Preview of the Primary Candidates 15.05.2024 24:46

Politics, Empathy, and the Power of Listening: A Journey to the Primary Grace and Katelyn reflect on their experience of interviewing a multitude of candidates running for state house and senate positions, totaling 374 individuals. Initially overwhelmed by the task, they came to appreciate the depth of insight and variety of perspectives gathered, highlighting the diversity within South Carolina's...

Got Plans for June 11th? Cancel Them. Your Vote Is That Important 03.05.2024 7:45

In this episode, Grace wades through the challenges to representative democracy in South Carolina, emphasizing the importance of voter participation in primaries. It critiques the state's system by highlighting issues such as gerrymandering, low voter turnout in primaries, and the dominance of a single party in legislature due to these factors. Grace expresses concern over the lack of competition...

It's Not Safe to Be Pregnant in South Carolina 25.04.2024 34:20

Dr. Elizabeth Mack, a pediatric critical care physician with extensive experience in child health advocacy, joins Grace to discuss the complexities of abortion rights today, the scientific and ethical dimensions of reproductive health, and the implications of restrictive laws on women and healthcare professionals. This episode delves into the transformation of attitudes towards sex, abortion, and...

Second Helping - The Fear of Debates (and Aliens) 19.04.2024 28:16

Grace and Katelyn tackle the complexities of debate in the modern world. They delve into how the decline of public debate and the rise of echo chambers have led to a lack of empathy and understanding. Featuring a mix of anecdotes and historical context, they touch on influence of Art Bell's Coast to Coast AM, the impact of JFK Jr. and the challenges surrounding the two-party system. The dialogue e...

We Can Know Things and Still Need to Hear Them 17.04.2024 27:22

This time around, Grace talks with Kate Nevin, a seasoned portfolio manager with a focus on alternative investment strategies at TSW2 Capital Advisors. With over two decades of experience, starting at Lehman Brothers, Nevin discusses the importance of including diverse talent in finance and her involvement in various organizations aimed at promoting gender parity and diversity in investing. The co...

Marching Fourth - A New Look at Banning Assault Weapons 10.04.2024 39:06

In this episode, Grace talks with Kitty Brandtner, founder and co-president of the nonpartisan organization March Fourth, which is focused on reinstating the federal assault weapons ban. Kitty shares her personal journey toward activism, sparked by mass shootings and the Uvalde tragedy, emphasizing the need for gun legislation. The conversation cover the impact of gun laws including the expired as...

The Filing Frenzy 06.04.2024 33:25

Grace & Katelyn get caught up on a variety of topics including SC's new Open Carry law and the implications for community safety. With the filing deadline past, they cover the challenges of running for political office, and the systemic limitations to a truly representative government. Plus, Beyonce's latest album and a new book about a real-life drug ring at the College of Charleston. 00:00 Welco...

Spencer Wetmore Slays 03.04.2024 31:04

In this podcast, Spencer Wetmore shares her journey from growing up in Charleston to becoming a state legislator for district 115, encompassing James Island, John's Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah, and Seabrook. Wetmore's career began as a prosecutor and evolved through local government and environmental initiatives. The conversation also touches on challenges in achieving equal representation in poli...

Open Carry Gun Law with Sheriff Leon Lott 29.03.2024 19:36

This episode of Second Helping features a detailed discussion with Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County about the implications of South Carolina's new open carry law, H 3594, signed into law on March 7th. Lott, with over 30 years in law enforcement, expresses concerns over the bill allowing 18-year-olds to carry guns without training or background checks, complicating law enforcement's job and pot...

A Brief History of Gun Laws in America 27.03.2024 8:39

This episode, hosted by Katelyn Brewer, delves into the intricate history of gun ownership and regulations in the United States, from colonial times, to the National Firearms Act of 1934, the 1994 federal assault weapons ban and the pivotal Supreme Court case which redefined the Second Amendment to affirm individual gun rights. 00:00 Welcome to Frogmore Stew: Unpacking Gun Laws 00:34 The Roots of...