Hour 2 - Hour 2: James tackles Massey on closed primaries and honors Police Week. After the Senate blocks redistricting, he calls to punish the 17 blockers.

In the second hour of the broadcast on May 1, 2026, the focus shifted from accountability to the legislative fallout in Columbia and national observances.Hour 2 Segment BreakdownShane Massey & Closed Primaries: Charlie James discussed Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey’s stance on closed primaries in South Carolina. James argued that Massey's hesitation to fully support closed primaries allows "crossover voting," which he claims dilutes the Republican base and protects more moderate incumbents from conservative challengers.National Police Week: The show recognized National Police Week (occurring May 10–16, 2026), honoring law enforcement officers. James emphasized the local and national importance of supporting the "thin blue line," especially ahead of Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15.Redistricting Failure in the Senate: In a major update, James reported that the aggressive mid-decade redistricting push failed to pass the Senate after failing to gain the necessary two-thirds majority. The map now heads back to the House, stalling the GOP's efforts to eliminate Democratic-held districts before the primary season.The "17 Blockers": The hour concluded with a fiery segment targeting the 17 South Carolina Senators who voted against or blocked the redistricting bill. James labeled them "blockers" of the conservative agenda and called for political "punishment" or accountability at the ballot box, arguing they have betrayed the Republican grassroots.