Host Charlie James fields calls from South Carolina voters discussing the political climate surrounding the Republican primary race between Ralph Norman and Darlene Graham. Callers voice mixed opinions on candidate qualifications, debate performances—specifically pointing out Graham's struggle to answer a question regarding Taiwan—and the influence of Donald Trump's endorsements. While some callers argue that supporting a candidate aligned with Trump's agenda is paramount regardless of debate performance, others stress that South Carolinians are independent thinkers who should vote based on individual candidate merit rather than outside national pressure. The segment concludes with the host previewing an upcoming discussion about the chairman of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus being turned away from a Darlene Graham campaign event.
Aug 19, 2026
