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

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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

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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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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

Is interracial marriage proof that racism is fading, or does it reveal something far more complicated? Grace talks with scholar and MacArthur Fellow Dorothy Roberts about the hidden history of interracial couples in Chicago, the legacy of the racial caste system, and how the one drop rule still shapes identity today. Drawing from Roberts’ book The Mixed Marriage Project, this conversation explores passing, white privilege, and the myth that love alone can dismantle institutional racism. From the Great Migration to modern debates about race and belonging, this episode digs into what interracial marriage does and does not fix in America.

00:00:00 The Invention of Race

00:01:11 Who Is Dorothy Roberts?

00:03:37 Growing Up Between Black and White in Chicago

00:09:05 A White Father’s Early Life

00:12:04 India, Caste, and Race

00:13:19 Education, Exposure, and Book Deal

00:20:26 Interracial Marriage and the Limits of Change

00:24:13 White Privilege, Colorism, and Passing

00:28:32 The Everett Family Story

00:34:04 White Supremacy and Identity

00:39:56 Interracial Marriage, Identity, and Privilege

00:49:05 20th-Century Marriage & Civil Rights

00:54:43 Politics, Marriage, Reflection

What happens when local news stops calling lies lies and starts softening the truth? In this conversation, journalist Deanna Pan joins Frogmore Stew to talk about media bias, editorial pressure, and why progressive journalism in South Carolina matters more than ever. From Trump coverage and the refusal to use words like racist, to the collapse of local watchdog reporting and the need for independent Substack voices, this is a candid look at how headlines shape public understanding. If you care about South Carolina politics, media accountability, and building progressive media in a red state, pull up a chair.

Deanna's Pulitzer Nominated Series

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/special_reports/stinney/

00:00 Introduction

02:39 Journalism & Media Bias

04:30 CBS, Barry Weiss & Media Power

07:51 Epstein Files & Systemic Failure

12:30 Newsroom Ethics & Editorial Pressure

15:29 Trump, Lies & Who Controls Coverage

19:35 Why Local Journalism Still Matters

24:33 Building Progressive Media in SC

America’s immigration story has always been about power, control, and who gets to belong. From the Chinese Exclusion Act and Operation Wetback to modern ICE enforcement and expedited removal, we trace the full history of US immigration policy before bringing it home to South Carolina’s front lines. Immigration attorney Jennie Montenotte of Charleston Legal Access explains how immigration court, Notice to Appear filings, ICE check ins, and asylum cases are playing out for families across our state. If you want to understand how federal immigration policy impacts South Carolina communities in real time, this conversation connects the national timeline to what is happening on the ground right now.

00:00 Introduction

02:19 Early U.S. Immigration Laws (1790–1850)

03:50 Exclusion Era and Border Expansion

06:23 WWII to 1965 Immigration Reform

09:32 Rise of Detention and Private Prisons

13:49 Obama to Trump Enforcement Shift

17:38 Biden Surge and 2026 Crackdowns

19:58 Meet Jennie Montenotte and CLA

23:20 Immigration in South Carolina

24:43 Court vs USCIS Immigration Process

28:57 ICE Dismissals and Expedited Removal

33:16 Criminal Records and SC ICE Bill

36:19 Immigration Costs and SC Detentions

41:43 Who ICE Is Really Targeting

43:30 What South Carolina Can Do

46:18 Outreach and Statewide Legal Access

Who really holds power in South Carolina politics? From the fight over closing open primaries to the South Carolina abortion pill classification bill H4760, Grace and Kathryn break down how election year maneuvering is reshaping voter access and women’s healthcare. They unpack the proposed ombudsman overseeing pregnant women care in Bill 717, the wastewater surveillance for abortion medication proposal, and what it signals about government overreach in the SC Statehouse. Plus, a look at ICE opening a legal office in Columbia and what it means for transparency, trust, and control in South Carolina.

00:00 Introduction

06:42 Voter Power and Party Control

11:09 Bill 717: The Pregnancy Ombudsman

16:41 Abortion Pill Crackdown H4760

22:31 Abortion Surveillance

27:47 Healthcare Gaps and Medicaid

32:03 ICE Office in Columbia

37:12 Whole 'Nother Thing

South Carolina is facing its most serious measles outbreak in decades, and the fight over vaccines has landed squarely in the State House. Senator Margie Wright Matthews breaks down her bill to remove the religious exemption for MMR vaccines in public schools while preserving parental choice outside the classroom. The conversation dives into how religious exemptions weakened herd immunity in Spartanburg County, the impact of vaccine disinformation campaigns, and the growing debate over parental rights versus public health in South Carolina. If you want to understand the real stakes behind SC bill S897, the measles outbreak in schools, and what it means for children, families, and the future of public health policy in South Carolina, this is a conversation you cannot miss.

00:00 Parental Rights vs Public Health Safety

05:19 Senator Matthews on Ending Exemptions

10:10 Herd Immunity and Senate Debate

16:14 School Safety, Blame, and Politics

20:08 Vaccine Bill Strategy and State Priorities

23:41 Poverty, Childcare, and Policy Hypocrisy