The April 13, 2026, broadcast of The Charlie James Show navigated a dense landscape of local tragedy, state politics, and global brinkmanship. The program opened with reports on a Greenville officer-involved shooting and a critique of South Carolina’s fiscal policies, before shifting to the high-stakes fundraising battle in the Governor's race and the explosive news of Eric Swalwell’s campaign suspension and resignation from Congress. Legislative debates focused on HB 5471, which Representative Josiah Magnuson slammed as a corporate "slush fund," while the somber local news of a fatal hit-and-run in Spartanburg was contrasted with international reports on anti-immigration protests in Ireland. The show concluded with escalating tensions in the Middle East, detailing President Trump’s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the UK's refusal to participate, and JD Vance’s defense of the strategy during ongoing talks in Pakistan.

Apr 13, 2026

