Episode Details

During the second hour of The Charlie James Show on August 17, 2026, host Charlie James broadcasts live from the Anderson Civic Center for Representative Sherry Biggs' "Salute to Liberty" event. Charlie James conducts an in-person interview with Rep. Sherry Biggs, discussing the growing turnout of over 500 people compared to the previous year, the event's local community focus, and featured speakers including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Representative Ralph Norman, Representative Jim Jordan, and gubernatorial figures. Following the interview, James transitions into a critique of national politics, highlighting a recent CBS News poll indicating that 58% of Democrats hold a positive view of socialism. He argues against socialist economic models, describing them as government-dependent and restrictive compared to private-sector free enterprise. Finally, James provides procedural details for local voters regarding the upcoming South Carolina primary runoff elections, outlining dates and polling hours for both early voting and election day.