The Charlie James Show Podcast

In this opening segment of The Charlie James Show, guest host Heidi Harris fills in to celebrate the July 4th holiday weekend by reflecting on her gratitude for American freedom. She discusses the resilience of the nation, emphasizing that a country’s strength is deeply rooted in the stability of traditional family structures. Harris critiques modern cultural shifts, such as online trends promotin...

On The Charlie James Show, Hour 2 Segment 2, host Charlie James and callers discussed alternative health remedies and criticized mainstream medical mandates, with a caller claiming that black seed oil and ivermectin successfully treated severe respiratory illness and cancer. James emphasized that the recent legislative defeat of the ivermectin bill was less about the drug itself and more about the...

On The Charlie James Show, Hour 2 Segment 1 (June 26, 2026), host Charlie James interviewed South Carolina State Representative Sarita Edgerton regarding the sudden death of an over-the-counter ivermectin bill [1.1]. Edgerton claimed that departing Representative J.D. Hyatt and moderate Republicans colluded with Democrats to send the bill back to committee purely as retaliation against the Freedom...

In the first hour of The Charlie James Show (June 26, 2026), Charlie James focused primarily on South Carolina politics, sharply criticizing Republican "RINOs" for blocking legislation that would have made ivermectin available over the counter after it had already passed both legislative chambers with bipartisan support. He accused Republican leaders of siding with Democrats for political retaliat...

On The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James and callers criticized Spartanburg Republican council candidate William Crawford for remaining seated during a 400-person protest against a proposed data center. Callers raised deep concerns about mass surveillance through Flock cameras, digital data harvesting, and excessive water usage, while debating whether anti-data center sentiment is influenced...

On The Charlie James Show Hour 1 Segment 1, host Charlie James alleged that Rep. Davy Hiatt and "RINO" Republicans collaborated with Democrats to kill a previously approved South Carolina bill meant to make ivermectin available over-the-counter. James argued this reversal, following the primary elections, stems from personal political grudges against the Freedom Caucus and potential influence from...

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 Pamel...

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 elec...

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...

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 i...

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...

In Hour 3 Segment 2 of the June 22 broadcast, The Charlie James Show focused heavily on the critical South Carolina statewide primary runoff elections. Because the segment aired the afternoon before election day, Charlie James highlighted local voting drives and mapped out the high-stakes races driving voters to the polls across the Upstate. The discussion centered heavily on major Republican matc...

Kimmel joked during his monologue that he is taking the time off "voluntarily this time," making a direct jab at ABC pulling his program for six days the previous autumn after controversial monologue remarks regarding conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Hour 3 Segment 1 of The Charlie James Show on WYRD-FM focused heavily on this late-night shakeup, analyzing the political motivation behind the...

he second hour of the program discussed allegations that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's poor condition was a politically motivated failure, alongside the City of Columbia's implementation of a 5:00 PM curfew for minors at Finlay Park following violent incidents. Additionally, the show reviewed COVID-19-era government restrictions, framing modern municipal policies as a continuation of thos...

The City of Columbia has implemented a permanent, daily 5:00 PM chaperone policy for minors aged 17 and under at Finlay Park following violent juvenile incidents. During The Charlie James Show, the policy was analyzed for its impact on public space access and its role in addressing local security concerns.

Hour 2, Segment 1 of The Charlie James Show outlines conservative allegations that the Trump-led Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was a designed trap, citing ongoing algae issues and damaged infrastructure as evidence of political sabotage. The segment features President Trump's assertions that the project's failures, including damaged sealant and peeling liner, are due to vandalism.

Hour 1 of The Charlie James Show covers localized Republican primary runoff strategies and rising geopolitical escalation in the Middle East. Segment 1: SC Agriculture Director RunoffCandidate Interview: Upstate farmer Danny Lee Ford II shared his platform for the South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Republican primary runoff. Core Message: Ford emphasized preserving family farms against rap...

Donald Trump issued a rare dual endorsement for both South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette ahead of the June 23 Republican gubernatorial runoff, shifting from his initial sole endorsement of Evette. Following primary results showing Wilson gaining momentum, this strategic move aims to align with the likely winner of the runoff.

In the first segment of The Charlie James Show on June 22, 2026, South Carolina agricultural commissioner candidate Danny Lee Ford II emphasized his background as a farmer to argue for the preservation of family farms against urban development. Ford called for reducing regulatory burdens to support local growers ahead of his Republican primary runoff against Cody Simpson.

On June 15, 2026, Hour 1 of The Charlie James Show focused heavily on South Carolina political endorsements for the upcoming gubernatorial runoff, conservative commentary on cultural divisions, and a breaking report on a shooting at the Haywood Mall. The hour highlighted local concerns regarding community safety and political trends within the state. Hour 2 criticized The Weather Channel for airin...

The fourth hour of The Charlie James Show on June 15, 2026, focused on global perceptions of America, breaking local political cancellations, and hard-hitting cultural and international comparisons. Charlie opened by highlighting a UK visitor’s positive impressions of America and the high enthusiasm shared by international FIFA soccer fans. The discussion then shifted to controversy and local poli...

The second segment of Hour 4 shifted to a mix of pop culture controversy and local political drama, starting with a breakdown of the UFC fighter's viral, unfiltered remarks about Michelle Obama following the Freedom 250 event. Charlie then pivoted to breaking local election news, reporting that Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette abruptly canceled her scheduled appearance with conservative radio hos...

The opening segment of Hour 4 explored international perspectives of America, highlighting a UK visitor's positive impressions and a FIFA soccer fan's deep enthusiasm for the United States. Charlie used these travel experiences to discuss how the country's cultural appeal, major sporting events, and unique lifestyle continue to draw strong admiration from global visitors despite domestic political...

The third hour of The Charlie James Show on June 15, 2026, focused heavily on national security, legislative leadership friction, media bias, and political discourse. Charlie opened by analyzing Iran's claim that five of its ships breached an international blockade, alongside a preview of Vice President JD Vance's upcoming, highly anticipated appearance on The View. The show then transitioned to a...

The second segment of Hour 3 focused on a legislative critique of Washington leadership, specifically targeting Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Charlie highlighted that Donald Trump signed fewer than 40 bills during this legislative period, directly blaming Thune's lack of leadership and inability to unite the Senate for the stalling of the administration's conservative agenda. The segment emph...