In the third hour of The Charlie James Show on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the program focused on the legislative collapse of redistricting efforts in Columbia and a massive fraud scandal in North Carolina.Segment 9 & 10: SC Redistricting FailureInterview with Congressman William Timmons: Timmons joined the show to discuss the South Carolina Senate's failure to pass the redistricting vote earlier that day. While Timmons maintained that a "7-0" map (favoring Republicans in all seven districts) was a fantastic goal, he emphasized the need for "correct math" to avoid creating more problems in the future.Senate Vote Outcome: The push for a mid-decade redistricting effectively failed in the SC Senate because it could not reach the required two-thirds majority to extend the legislative session. Five Republican senators joined Democrats to block the move, meaning Rep. Jim Clyburn’s Democratic-leaning 6th District will likely remain intact for the 2026 midterms.Segment 11: The "RINO" DebateRepublican Identity in SC: Following the redistricting failure, Charlie James questioned the identity of those who claim the "Republican" label in South Carolina but voted against the party's redistricting efforts. The segment criticized Senate leadership, specifically Shane Massey, for resisting pressure from both the House and President Trump, who had explicitly called on the Senate to "be bold and courageous".Segment 12: North Carolina Fraud ScandalsAutism Billing Surge: In North Carolina, State Auditor Dave Boliek recently flagged a staggering 47,000% increase in Medicaid billings for autism therapy over a five-year period. Billings skyrocketed from $1.4 million in 2020 to $660 million in 2025, prompting widespread concerns about massive systemic fraud.I.C.E. Fraud Bust: The segment also highlighted recent enforcement actions involving I.C.E. and federal investigators targeting fraud rings that have exploited state-funded programs
May 12, 2026
