The second hour of The Charlie James Show on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, opens with the Pledge of Allegiance and a performance of "America the Beautiful" before diving into political commentary. Host Charlie James starts by announcing an upcoming "Coffee and Conversation" event with Senator Darlene Graham scheduled for October 28th at the City Club of Greenville. The conversation quickly turns to federal politics, where James criticizes the Senate—specifically leadership under John Thune—for failing to end the filibuster to pass conservative legislation, such as stock trading bans for members of Congress and voter ID requirements. Callers join the discussion to vent their frustrations over political apathy, Senate inaction, and economic pressures. In particular, a caller in the car auto industry shares insights on rising repossessions and declining buy-here-pay-here sales, sparking a debate on consumer sentiment versus current economic indicators like inflation and housing prices. Throughout the hour, James urges conservative voters to stay engaged, emphasizing that modern political divisions are more critical than ever.
Sep 30, 2026
