In Hour 2, Segment 1 of the August 10, 2026 broadcast of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James opens with patriotic music before welcoming Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Lynch less than 15 hours ahead of the primary. Lynch positions himself as a business outsider who will bring constitutional values back to Congress and advocate for term limits. He voices support for ending the Senate filibuster to pass conservative priorities, including the SAVE Act, and discusses his national security priorities such as utilizing the 287(g) program and addressing perceived Islamic infiltration threats. Lynch also addresses election integrity and criticizes opponents Darlene Graham Nardone and Russell Fry regarding candidate eligibility rules. Following the interview, Charlie provides early voting numbers for Cherokee County and teases an upcoming segment on the WNBA.
