What does it actually mean to pledge allegiance to a political party in 2026? Jalisa Washington Price joins Frogmore Stew to unpack the Democratic Party identity crisis, the struggle to win back working class voters, and the challenge of engaging independents in South Carolina. From post 2024 election lessons to big tent strategy versus purity tests, this conversation dives into party branding, grassroots organizing in the South, and how Democrats can reconnect with everyday people. If you care about the future of Democratic politics in South Carolina and beyond, this is a conversation you cannot miss.

00:00 Rebuilding South Carolina Democrats

05:26 Party Branding and Grassroots Reset

12:19 State vs National Tensions

14:17 Progressive Energy Rising

16:57 Big Tent vs Purity Politics

18:29 The Future of South Carolina Politics

Jalisa Washington Price

Political Strategist / Communication Advisor

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalisa-washington-price/

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Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition

The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively.

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The Rise of Christian Nationalism is not a fringe story unfolding in the shadows. It is a fast growing movement reshaping politics, churches, and communities across America. Grace sits down with CNN chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown to unpack the ideology behind Christian nationalism, its push to redefine church and state, and its growing influence in Washington and beyond. From biblical hierarchy and household voting to Trump’s alignment with conservative Christian leaders, this conversation explores how faith, power, gender roles, and political authority are converging in ways many experts say the country has never seen.

00:00 Introduction

02:46 What Is Christian Nationalism?

07:47 Church, Power & Politics

12:15 Patriarchy & Women’s Stories

17:01 Community or Cult?

18:55 Scripture, Gender, and Household Power

28:05 Trump and Christian Power Nationalism

31:38 Faith and Politics

Pamela Brown

CNN Anchor / Chief Investigative Correspondent

https://www.instagram.com/pamelabrowncnn

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The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively.

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Tariff chaos is hitting small businesses where it hurts. In Trump, Trade Deficits, and Local Fallout, congressional candidate and fintech attorney Dan Wheeler breaks down how shifting US tariff policy, trade deficits, and supply chain volatility are squeezing small business owners and reshaping local economies. From rising retail prices and manufacturing hollowing to affordability challenges in places like South Carolina and San Francisco, this conversation unpacks what trade wars really mean for Main Street. If you want a clear explanation of how Trump era tariffs impact small businesses, consumers, and the 2026 political landscape, this episode connects the dots.

00:00 Introduction

02:08 Tariffs and Trade Deficits

05:10 The Real Cost of Tariffs

13:51 How Small Businesses Survive Tariffs

15:45 Tariffs and Affordability

23:14 SF Primary, Crime, and Homeless Reform

27:06 Political Identity and Bipartisan Strategy

33:33 AI Regulation, Section 230, and States