In the October 13, 2026 edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James delivers four hours of political commentary, beginning in Hour 1 by admiring a local SpaceX Falcon rocket launch, stressing the critical importance of early voting turnout in South Carolina, and addressing local crime concerns alongside national security topics. In Hour 2, he criticizes rising fuel costs and government tax burdens, discussing global oil pricing mechanics, analyzing midterm election polling trends, and warning against local tax initiatives like the proposed Greenville County sales tax. Hour 3 features an interview with Greenville County School Board candidate Robert Giles (District 20) regarding public school administration spending and academic standards, followed by a discussion on international news—including reportings of child marriages in Germany—and media coverage surrounding White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah. Finally, in Hour 4, James urges conservative voters to cast their ballots, defends former President Trump's foreign policy statements, examines immigration enforcement proposals, and analyzes federal criminal investigations concerning national political figures.
Oct 13, 2026
