Frogmore Stew

Presidential pets, White House history, first ladies, and famous state dinners are all on the draft board in this special summer edition of Frogmore Stew. With Grace away, the Can't Win Victory Fund team takes over to debate their favorite people, places, and moments from American political history. Along the way, they uncover fascinating stories, unexpected trivia, and some of the weirdest facts ever connected to the presidency.

Can't Win Victory Fund

https://www.cantwinvictoryfund.com/

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Lindsey Graham's death has created one of the biggest political shakeups South Carolina has seen in decades. We talk through what happens next, how the Senate seat will be filled, who is expected to enter the race, and what this unexpected moment means for South Carolina's political future. We also discuss the opportunities and challenges facing both parties as the race to succeed Lindsey Graham begins.

00:00 Lindsey Graham's Death Shocks SC

02:29 Immediate Political Fallout

04:57 Senate Vacancy and Interim Appointment

07:32 Who Will Replace Lindsey Graham?

16:53 Can Democrats Benefit From the Shakeup?

25:15 Annie Andrews' Biggest Opportunity

28:49 Lindsey Graham's Political Legacy

37:55 What Happens Next for South Carolina

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As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we revisit one of the most important documents from our nation's founding: George Washington's Farewell Address. Joined by historian Dr. Otis Westbrook Pickett, we discuss Washington's warnings about political parties, constitutional limits, religion in public life, foreign alliances, and the responsibilities of self-government, along with the contradictions that made Washington himself such a complicated figure. His farewell letter is 230 years old, but the questions it raises about power, leadership, and the future of American democracy still feel remarkably current.

00:00 Introduction

05:06 Why Washington Walked Away

09:37 Can We Judge Washington Today?

13:41 Why Party Loyalty Is Dangerous

23:04 Why America Rejected a State Church

27:50 The Danger of Civil Religion

31:44 Why Washington Opposed Alliances

35:26 Washington's Foreign Policy Today

40:10 Can Leaders Bend the Constitution?

47:10 Governing Beyond Party Politics

53:46 Washington's Final Message

Otis Westbrook Pickett Sr.

https://www.clemson.edu/cah/about/facultybio.html?id=6273

Southern Shepherds, Savage Wolves: https://uscpress.com/Southern-Shepherds-Savage-Wolves

Thy Will Be Done: https://uncpress.org/9781469693521/thy-will-be-done/

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Can Democrats win South Carolina? Bakari Sellers joins Katherine Harvey to discuss what the 2026 South Carolina primary results revealed, the challenge of defeating Lindsey Graham, and why building a competitive Democratic Party requires years of investment in local candidates and communities. They also examine key legislative races, fundraising, voter engagement, and the long term strategy shaping the future of South Carolina politics.

00:00 Introduction

02:33 Can Democrats Flip SC 1?

06:49 Why SC Isn't Georgia Yet

12:21 The Formula for Beating Lindsey Graham

17:24 National Politics vs South Carolina

20:50 The 2030 Strategy Starts Now

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The race to replace Nancy Mace enters its final stretch as Democratic voters choose between two candidates with deep public service backgrounds. Nancy Lacore and Mac Deford make their case on affordability, coastal flooding, veterans, housing, public service, and who is best prepared to take on the general election in November. With early voting on June 17 and 18 and runoff Election Day on June 23, this race could help shape the future of Lowcountry representation in Congress.

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Nancy Lacore

18:36 Mac Deford

Nancy Lacore

https://www.nancylacore.com/

Mac Deford

https://defordforcongress.com/

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South Carolina’s primary results are in, and there is a lot to unpack. From the governor’s race and Trump’s influence on Republican voters to Democratic turnout, gerrymandering, and the races that could reshape political power in the state, this election cycle revealed more than just winners and losers. Grace and Katelyn break down the biggest surprises, what the results say about South Carolina voters, and why races like State Treasurer may matter more than people realize. From surprise outcomes to bigger political trends, these results could shape what happens next in South Carolina.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:09 South Carolina Primaries Broke Records

00:10:47 The Fight Over Closed Primaries

00:18:12 Why Democrats Keep Losing the Message

00:27:37 Nancy Mace’s Brutal Primary Loss

00:35:53 A Very Important Governor's Race

00:44:12 Secretary of State and Treasurer Races

00:57:26 Standout House Candidates From the Primaries

01:03:54 A Whole Nother Thing

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Coastal South Carolina is growing fast, but who can still afford to live there? Matt Fulmer discusses his campaign for Congressional District 1, focusing on housing costs, wealth inequality, working class voters, and the cost of living in South Carolina’s coastal communities. He makes the case for taxing concentrated wealth, protecting opportunity, and building politics around people who feel priced out of the future.

Matt Fulmer

https://www.fulmerforcongress.com/

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Growth is reshaping the Lowcountry, but many voters say leadership is not keeping up. In House Districts 116 and 123, candidates David Bell, Clay Middleton, and Ann Shippey talk rising costs, overcrowded infrastructure, health care access, development, and what representation should look like in South Carolina. These conversations dig into the local issues that could decide two competitive House races.

00:00 Introduction

01:29 David Bell

10:01 Clay Middleton

28:03 Ann Shippy

David Bell

https://davidbellsc116.com/

Clay Middleton

https://www.claymiddleton.com/

Ann Shippy

https://www.annshippy4sc123.com/

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What happens when a fast-growing South Carolina district wrestles with education, health care access, and political power? Rep. Hamilton Grant discusses school safety, teacher retention, women’s health, Medicaid expansion, and why he believes public education deserves stronger investment. He also shares how his background in business development, community advocacy, and leadership shaped his approach to serving Richland County. The conversation also touches on South Carolina State University, political division at the State House, and what leadership looks like in a district where the primary will likely decide the race.

Hamilton Grant

https://www.grantforsc.com/

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South Carolina is growing fast, but who is actually fighting for the people living through it? Candidates in House Districts 99, 102, and 112 discuss infrastructure failures, affordability, economic opportunity, environmental protection, legislative priorities, and what voters can expect from the next generation of state leadership.

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Samuel Price

15:06 Katie McCravy

31:18 Brian Zuckerberg

Samuel Price

https://thepricecampaign.com/

Katie McCravy

https://www.katiefor102.com/

Brian Zuckerberg

https://www.votebrianzuckerberg.com/

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