In Hour 1, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show on August 3, 2026, host Charlie James takes calls from listeners reacting to the South Carolina U.S. Senate candidates and campaign tactics. Callers mock candidates like Russell Fry and Darline Graham Nordone for attempting to "out-poor" each other in ads, while criticizing Graham for avoiding press questions and relying on name recognition. James also discusses recent South Carolina GOP rule changes regarding primary candidate qualifications, arguing that the voters—rather than party leaders—should decide who can run for office, while callers compare the open Senate seat battle to historic political races.
