Hour 3 - Hour three connects the SPLC federal indictment scandal and Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld’s analysis to the fallout from the Anderson Gubernatorial Debate and the SC Senate's 80% pay raise.

The third hour of The Charlie James Show on April 22, 2026, focuses on unraveling a massive institutional scandal and holding local leaders accountable. The hour begins with a deep dive into the SPLC indictments alongside Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld, who analyzes the organization’s alleged "money-making smear machine" and the manufactured extremism detailed in the federal charges. Charlie then pivots to the Anderson Gubernatorial Debate, contrasting the candidates' promises with the SC Senate's controversial 80% pay raise, which he frames as a betrayal of taxpayer trust. The show concludes by connecting these themes to Virginia’s redistricting vote, warning that both the "follow the money" trail at the SPLC and the self-serving actions of state legislators reflect a broader trend of political insiders prioritizing power over the public interest.