In Hour 2, Segment 1 of The Charlie James Show on August 4, 2026, host Charlie James interviews Representative Russell Fry, who is running for both the U.S. Senate and re-election to South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Fry explains his decision to pursue both seats simultaneously, citing state precedents and support from legislative leadership. During the interview, Fry advocates for reforming or eliminating the Senate filibuster to prevent conservative legislation from stalling, defends his conservative voting record against criticisms regarding past scorecard ratings, and outlines his perspective on foreign policy and national security regarding Iran.
