In this segment of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James interacts with several callers before delving into regional political updates. The show opens with a caller named Richard from Dallas, who calls in to predict an early arrival for cooler fall temperatures and discusses the legalities of moonshine distilling in North Carolina. Charlie corrects the caller's impression of home-distilling laws by clarifying federal ATF regulations and permit requirements. Another caller, Tim from Woodruff, humorously critiques Charlie's coverage of Senator Tom Tillis's new book. Charlie then moves on to review recent straw-poll numbers released by the South Carolina GOP regarding potential Senate primary contenders. Finally, the discussion pivots to heavy criticism of former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Charlie details a controversial 2021 COVID-era settlement agreement signed by Cooper's administration that led to the early release of thousands of state prison inmates—including violent offenders—and highlights the political fallout and public scrutiny surrounding the release records.
Aug 07, 2026
