What happens when longtime incumbents face challengers from inside their own party? In Part 2 of our look at South Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary, we sit down with Republican candidates Thomas Dismukes and Darius Mitchell as they make their case for taking on Lindsey Graham. From restoring civility and rethinking political power to public transportation, voter engagement, and frustration with the political establishment, the conversations reveal very different visions for the future of the Republican Party in South Carolina.

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Thomas Dismukes

23:22 Darius Mitchell

Thomas Dismukes

https://www.justcallmethomas.com/

Darius Mitchell

https://www.instagram.com/hiphoprepublicans/

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Who’s really trying to unseat Lindsey Graham and what do they actually stand for? In Part 1 of our South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate series, we sit down with Republican challenger Patrick Herrmann and Democratic candidates Dr. Annie Andrews and Kyle Freeman to hear their case directly to voters. From healthcare, infrastructure, and cost of living to gerrymandering, constituent services, and the future of both political parties, the candidates lay out what sets them apart in one of South Carolina’s biggest races. If you want to understand the 2026 South Carolina Senate race, the Lindsey Graham challengers, and the issues shaping voter decisions, this is where to start.

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Patrick Herrman

14:48 Annie Andrews

28:49 Kyle Freeman

Patrick Herrmann

https://www.votepat.us/

Annie Andrews

https://drannieandrews.com/

Kyle Freeman

https://kylefreemanforsenate.com/

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South Carolina agriculture shapes what we eat, where we work, and how local economies survive. Jeremy Cannon, a fourth-generation farmer is running for one of the state’s most overlooked but deeply important offices. Cannon talks about local food markets, timber, farming, consumer access, and why South Carolina’s agricultural future needs a stronger voice.

Silvia Wright

https://www.cannon4ag.com/

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South Carolina’s public schools are on the ballot. With Meet The Candidates: State Superintendent of Education, Sylvia Wright talks about vouchers, book bans, teacher support, rural schools, and what real change could look like for nearly 800,000 students across the state. From public school funding to career-focused curriculum, this race could shape the future of education in South Carolina for years to come.

Silvia Wright

https://www.wright2026sc.com/

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We take a hard look at one of South Carolina’s most overlooked but powerful statewide offices. From managing taxpayer dollars and safeguarding retirement funds to the fallout from the state’s missing $1.8 billion accounting scandal, Democratic candidates Vincent Kohn and Trav Robertson make the case for why they should oversee South Carolina’s finances. The conversation digs into transparency, public trust, economic growth, and what happens when financial leadership goes wrong. If you want to understand who controls the state’s money and why it matters more than most people realize, this race deserves your attention.

Vincent Coe

https://vincentforsc.com/

Trav Robertson

https://travfortreasurer.com/

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What does the South Carolina Secretary of State actually do, and why should voters care? In this candidate spotlight, Edwina Winter explains how the office quietly shapes business registration, nonprofit oversight, fraud prevention, and consumer trust across the state. From making it easier to start a small business to improving transparency and protecting South Carolinians from scams, Winter lays out her vision for modernizing an office most people rarely think about, but interact with all the time. If you care about South Carolina small business, government accountability, and how state offices impact everyday life, this conversation is worth your time.

Edwina Winter

https://www.winterforthewin.com/

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Grace Cowan honors Memorial Day with a rare glimpse into her grandfather’s World War II service, reading his long-hidden account of life on the front lines. From the beaches of New Guinea to post-war Hiroshima, his experiences are raw, emotional, and unforgettable. This episode of Frogmore Stew is a tribute to memory, legacy, and the lasting impact of war.

South Carolina’s next governor could shape everything from healthcare and education to voting rights, infrastructure, and the future of the state itself. We have candid conversations with gubernatorial candidates on the issues driving the 2026 race, including Medicaid expansion, gerrymandering, abortion laws, government spending, roads, schools, and the growing divide between power and everyday people. From calls for political reform to competing visions for South Carolina’s future, the candidates make their case for why they should lead and what they believe needs to change before voters head to the primary. If you are still figuring out who deserves your vote, this is a good place to start.

00:00 Introduction

02:10 Billy Webster

16:54 Jermaine Johnson

36:00 Rom Reddy

Billy Webster

https://websterforsc.com/

Jermaine Johnson

https://johnsonforsc.com/

Rom Reddy

https://www.reddyforgovernor.com/

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Rigged maps are quietly reshaping who holds power and whether voters can truly hold leaders accountable. Kate Barr joins us to talk about why gerrymandering has become one of the biggest political fights in the South, how broken district maps fuel broken politics, and why so many communities feel ignored by the people meant to represent them. We dig into minority rule, the long-term consequences of noncompetitive elections, and why state legislatures in places like South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee could shape the future of democracy. Most importantly, we talk about what actually works, why the fight is not over, and what a real path forward could look like.

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Why Gerrymandering Is Surging

05:44 Operation REDMAP’s Lasting Damage

09:16 Minority Rule and Fighting Back

19:50 How the South Fights Back

26:41 How Money Broke Politics

33:31 Why Competitive Races Matter

Kate Barr

https://www.katebarrcanwin.com/

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America watched people get beaten on the Edmund Pettus Bridge for the right to vote, and now the protections created in response are being dismantled piece by piece. This episode traces the path from Selma and the Voting Rights Act to Shelby County v. Holder and the latest Supreme Court decisions reshaping voting rights in America. It also asks a harder question: why do Democrats keep acting surprised by strategies Republicans have openly planned for years?

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