The opening segment of the fourth hour on April 20, 2026, focused on the domestic fallout of the U.S.-Iran conflict and its impact on the upcoming midterm elections. Charlie James analyzed how spiking energy costs and "Trump's war" are shifting the political landscape, specifically citing reports that some Republican-held seats are now in play due to a 20-percentage-point swing in recent polling. The segment also touched on the broader "Final Countdown" theme for the day, emphasizing that the administration's military successes abroad are being weighed against significant affordability concerns at home by the South Carolina electorate.
Apr 20, 2026
