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Frogmore Stew is a bold, unfiltered podcast serving up the South’s political history, cultural contradictions, and modern-day reckonings—one spicy episode at a time. Hosted by Southern truth-tellers who love their home and refuse to sugarcoat its reality, Frogmore Stew blends sharp analysis, personal storytelling, and a whole lot of side-eye to explore the people, policies, and power structures shaping life in the Palmetto State. Whether you're a political junkie, a justice-seeker, or just curious about what’s cooking in the South—pull up a chair. This stew’s got heat. Ciencia Política Política y Gobierno
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  • The Quiet Decisions Behind Who Runs in South Carolina w/ Sam Skardon

    The Quiet Decisions Behind Who Runs in South Carolina w/ Sam Skardon
    Mar 30 2026
    Candidates rarely jump into races at the last minute by accident. This episode explores how South Carolina candidate recruitment, filing season timing, party support networks, and early signals of campaign viability shape who actually enters elections across the state. We look at how political parties, independent groups, and local dynamics influence the South Carolina governor’s race field and other contests before voters ever see the ballot. If you want to understand how South Carolina campaigns take shape before filing closes, this conversation explains the quiet decisions that shape who runs. 00:00 PAC Ads and Campaign Money 04:37 South Carolina Filing Period 07:09 SC Governor Race Funding Issues 13:04 Democrats, Gerrymandering, and Voter Power 19:00 Local Candidates and Filing Deadlines 26:47 PACs, 527s, and Dark Money 34:33 Part-Time Lawmakers and Outside Influence 37:00 How Campaign Money Buys Attention 43:50 Baseball Opening Day Sam Skardon Former Chairman, Charleston County Democratic Party https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-skardon-42198b65 Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc 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. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/
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    49 m
  • How Influencers Bring South Carolina Politics to Voters

    How Influencers Bring South Carolina Politics to Voters
    Mar 24 2026
    What happens when everyday creators become the bridge between the Statehouse and the public? In this conversation with South Carolina political influencers Laurie, Carrie, and Jessica, we explore how social media is changing political messaging, helping voters understand what lawmakers are doing, and connecting people across the state who thought they were alone in their views. From reproductive rights updates to library fights and legislative debates, these creators are building a direct-to-voter pipeline for real-time civic awareness. We discuss how grassroots political influencers, local statehouse updates, and South Carolina political organizing are reshaping how voters engage with state politics. 00:00 Introduction 04:03 Why They Started Political Content 07:10 Identity, Faith, and Politics in South Carolina 14:54 Does Advocacy Content Drive Change? 17:15 TikTok and the Political Influencer Economy 27:31 Mobilizing vs Organizing for Real Change 34:09 Digital Strategy and Women Driving Change 39:40 Messaging Strategy and Reaching New Voters 45:41 Independence and Respect Across Parties 50:37 Inclusion, Belonging, and Fixing Politics Lori Douglas https://tiktok.com/@calltoactsouthernstyle Carey Shofner https://tiktok.com/@messyasamother Jessicka Spearman Childs https://tiktok.com/@scjesckachilds Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc 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. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/
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    54 m
  • Crisis Management and the Politics of Messaging w/ Sarah Massey

    Crisis Management and the Politics of Messaging w/ Sarah Massey
    Mar 21 2026
    What really happens when political leaders face breaking news and nonstop media pressure? Former Capitol Hill communications strategist Sarah Massey explains how crisis communication works inside the Speaker’s office and how political messaging reaches voters across the country. She shares how social media reshaped political communication, changed bipartisan relationships, and helped turn politics into a faster and more visible public conversation. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at modern political communications, Capitol Hill media strategy, and the growing role of social media in political discourse. 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Capitol Hill Comms Career 04:18 Crisis Management on Capitol Hill 08:06 Daily Life in the Capitol 13:52 How Policy and Messaging Connect 19:19 Social Media and Political Identity 26:04 Congress and Polarization 33:04 Inside the ONE Campaign Sarah Massey Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Leader https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-swinehart-massey/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc 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. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/
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    38 m
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