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Battleground America

Battleground America, hosted by Tara Servatius, dives deep into American Politics. Who pulls the unseen strings? What's their plan? Is? our culture shifting? Who's changing it, and why? How will it all play out?Battleground America is a must-listen with a daily synopsis of intel on American politics

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The Tara Show

Tara hasn't taken long to make her mark at 989 WORD as she was named South Carolina Broadcasters Association 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting.

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The Charlie James Show

The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day.

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