Episode Details

During the Monday, September 21, 2026 broadcast of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James discusses a wide array of local, national, and political issues across all four hours. James opens by reflecting on his weekend, contrasting rising gas and crude oil prices with broader economic metrics—such as historic drops in the poverty rate and record-high median household incomes under pro-growth policy initiatives. Throughout the broadcast, James takes numerous calls from listeners weighing in on upcoming midterm elections, focusing heavily on the South Carolina Senate race between Democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews and Republican establishment choices. Callers debate the merits of write-in campaigns versus party-line voting, with James warning conservative voters about the risks of a split vote that could hand victory to progressive candidates. Additionally, James takes aim at state leadership—notably Governor Henry McMaster (satirically dubbed "King Henry the Heartless")—over refusing gas tax suspensions despite state budget surpluses. Special guest State Representative Diane Mitchell joins the show to discuss potential gas tax relief mechanisms and state budget carryovers. In national political developments, James critiques media bias, analyzes international oil dynamics, and addresses aging congressional leadership, citing recent public gaffes by Senator Mitch McConnell. Cultural debates, liberal media coverage, and community discussions complete the four-hour program.