In Hour 3, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show on August 3, 2026, host Charlie James fields calls regarding foreign policy, inflation, and federal accountability. Caller Jamie from Belton expresses concern over rising gas and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions, leading James to detail the geopolitical calculations involving Donald Trump, Iran, and Saudi Arabia's oil fields. Larry from Cleveland County questions candidate Darline Graham's focus on food prices over foreign policy, while Michael from Simpsonville debates whether Dr. Anthony Fauci's Fifth Amendment plea signaled a rejection of his presidential pardon. Finally, Lou from Campobello compares economic sacrifices from high gas prices to the national security imperative of stopping a nuclear Iran.
