Episode Details

In Hour 1 of The Charlie James Show on September 8, 2026, host Charlie James engages with callers on pressing national and regional issues, starting with local South Carolina primary election politics. Callers voice concern over political advertisements regarding open versus closed primaries, prompting Charlie to assert that a strong majority of South Carolina Republicans support closing party primaries. The conversation shifts to rising gas prices—reaching over $4.00 per gallon in parts of the Upstate—as callers weigh economic strain against international security conflicts involving Iran and nuclear non-proliferation. Finally, Charlie previews the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11, highlighting 9/11 victim families protesting New York leadership, before analyzing the progressive political stance of the Conservation Voters of South Carolina.