In the first segment of hour two on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, The Charlie James Show features a high-stakes interview with Thomas Dismukes, a Republican challenger running for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina. Dismukes, who is positioning himself as a grassroots alternative to incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham, uses the platform to criticize the current political establishment. During the interview, he emphasizes his "servant leadership" philosophy, arguing that elected officials should be employees of the people rather than career politicians. Dismukes also addresses his campaign's "DIY" approach, noting that while Graham holds a massive fundraising lead of over $11 million, his own strategy relies on digital campaigning and direct voter connection to reduce the influence of special interests and "big money" in Columbia and Washington.
Apr 22, 2026
