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Frogmore Stew
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…
Episodes
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The Democrats Need a Fainting Couch
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…
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What One Generation Won Could Be Lost
The fight one generation thought was settled is back on the table. Congressman Jonathan Jackson joins us to discuss the unraveling of the Voting Rights Act…
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Who Benefits Most From South Carolina's Tax Plan? w/ Paige Knight
South Carolina lawmakers are moving toward eliminating the state income tax, but the shift raises serious questions about who really benefits and who pays…
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Rural Voters Are Not Who Campaigns Think They Are w/ Frank Spring
Campaigns often talk about rural voters, but they rarely understand how rural identity shapes political trust and participation. Culture, belonging, religion…
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Dear Senator Cash
South Carolina lawmakers can revisit major issues year after year, but many voters still struggle to have their voices heard in the decisions that shape state…
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The Burden of Proof w/ Governor Jim Hodges
Why do Democratic candidates in South Carolina have to work harder to win trust from voters? Former Governor Jim Hodges joins Frogmore Stew to explain why…
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Your Vote Should Be the Opening Act, Not the Finale w/ Ramon Perez
Casting a ballot should be the start of your voice in government, not the end of it. Ramon Perez of the Digital Democracy Project explains how verified voters…
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Washington Treats Failure Like a Plan w/ Rahm Emanuel
What happens when Washington stops solving problems and starts accepting failure as normal? Rahm Emanuel joins Frogmore Stew to explain why thousands of high…
Frogmore StewThe Quiet Decisions Behind Who Runs in South Carolina w/ Sam Skardon
Candidates rarely jump into races at the last minute by accident. This episode explores how South Carolina candidate recruitment, filing season timing, party…
Frogmore StewHow Influencers Bring South Carolina Politics to Voters
What happens when everyday creators become the bridge between the Statehouse and the public? In this conversation with South Carolina political influencers…
Frogmore StewCrisis Management and the Politics of Messaging w/ Sarah Massey
What really happens when political leaders face breaking news and nonstop media pressure? Former Capitol Hill communications strategist Sarah Massey explains…
Frogmore StewStop Playing it Safe w/ Bre Maxwell
Safe politics is costing Democrats their connection to voters. We dig into why the Democratic Party feels out of touch, from a lack of authentic leadership to…
Frogmore StewSending South Carolina's Sons and Daughters to the Middle East
“I'm going back to South Carolina and asking them to send their sons and daughters to the Middle East.” That line from Senator Lindsey Graham raises a hard…
Frogmore StewPolitical Divergence
America’s political divide feels wider than ever, but what is really driving it? Former South Carolina state senator Penry Gustafson joins the conversation to…
Frogmore StewLife of the Party w/ Joe Cunningham
We take a hard look at the identity crisis facing the Democratic Party in South Carolina and across the country. Former Congressman Joe Cunningham joins the…
Frogmore StewCan Citizens Fix South Carolina Politics? w/ Andrew Shue
What if ordinary South Carolinians could help write the laws that govern their lives? Andrew Shue explains the South Carolina Forum, a citizen assembly…
Frogmore StewI Pledge Allegiance w/ Jalisa Washington Price
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…
Frogmore StewThe Rise of Christian Nationalism w/ Pamela Brown
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…
Frogmore StewTrump, Trade Deficits, and Local Fallout w/ Dan Wheeler
Tariff chaos is hitting small businesses where it hurts. In Trump, Trade Deficits, and Local Fallout, congressional candidate and fintech attorney Dan Wheeler…
Frogmore StewPassing, Privilege, and Interracial Marriage w/ Dorothy Roberts
Is interracial marriage proof that racism is fading, or does it reveal something far more complicated? Grace talks with scholar and MacArthur Fellow Dorothy…
Frogmore StewProgressive Media in a Red State
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…
Frogmore StewAmerica’s Immigration Story and South Carolina's Front Lines w/ Jennie Montenotte of Charleston Legal Access
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…
Frogmore StewPower, Primaries, and Pregnancy Laws
Who really holds power in South Carolina politics? From the fight over closing open primaries to the South Carolina abortion pill classification bill H4760…
Frogmore StewWe Need Herd Immunity in the SC Senate w/ Senator Margie Bright Matthews
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…
Frogmore StewHow Class Shapes Anger, Voting, and Identity w/ Joan C. Williams
Hard work used to promise a stable life, and when that promise breaks, anger follows. Joan C. Williams explains how social class shapes political identity…
Frogmore StewWhen Gerrymandering Ends Accountability w/ Chris Kenney
South Carolina politics are being warped by a system designed to protect power, not voters. When districts are drawn to eliminate competition and dark money…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - The Missing Class
The missing class is working hard and still falling behind. This conversation digs into new research from Spartanburg County that shows how thousands of…
Frogmore StewThe Sister Senators: The Heels Come Off
South Carolina punished five women for standing up to power, and the consequences are still unfolding. The Sister Senators join Frogmore Stew for a live…
Frogmore StewWe Can’t Win, If You Don’t Run. w/ Rep. Kambrell Garvin and Brady Quirk Garvan
Democracy doesn’t fail all at once. It fades when races go uncontested and communities are left without a real choice. Joined by Rep. Kambrell Garvin and Brady…
Frogmore StewA Call to Rise, Love Forward, and Act Together w/ Anthony Milian
A packed house in Spartanburg hears a moral call that feels urgent, grounded, and impossible to ignore. Following Reverend William Barber’s powerful address…
Frogmore StewAn Alternative to Running for Office w/ Senator Ed Sutton
Not everyone who wants change is meant to run for office and that does not mean they are powerless. State Senator Ed Sutton explains how everyday South…
Frogmore Stew10% Control 100% of South Carolina Politics w/ Spencer Wetmore
South Carolina’s legislative fights are heating up, and the stakes for voters keep getting higher. Grace is joined by Spencer Wetmore for a wide ranging…
Frogmore StewPolitics, Power, and Prosecution in South Carolina w/ Dick Harpootlian
From prosecuting a notorious serial killer to defending one of the most watched murder trials in modern history, Dick Harpootlian has seen every side of power…
Frogmore StewDemocracy Only Works If We Demand It
South Carolina politics did not break overnight, and they will not fix themselves. In the season three opener of Frogmore Stew, Grace talks about how…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Permission to Winter, Darling
Grace and Katelyn unpack everything from holiday food debates to the unraveling dynamics inside both major political parties—all while reflecting on what…
Frogmore StewFrogmore Stew Live w/ The Peninsula Dems
Grace and Kathryn take the stage at a packed Peninsula Dems meeting to break down why South Carolina politics feel more chaotic than ever. From gerrymandering…
Frogmore StewAn ADHD Kid in an Arcade w/ Brady Quirk-Garvin
Grace sits down with political strategist Brady Quirk-Garvin for a rapid-fire, no-nonsense breakdown of how Democrats in South Carolina can stop chasing shiny…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Worrier to Warrior: How Dems win
Grace and Kathryn break down the surprising forward momentum Democrats are making in South Carolina’s Upstate—yes, the Upstate. Kathryn shares how her recent…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Oh SNAP
Kathryn sits down with United Way of the Piedmont CEO Paige Stephenson to unpack the ripple effects of South Carolina’s sudden SNAP benefit cuts. Paige breaks…
Frogmore StewThe DOJ wants South Carolinas Voter Data
When the U.S. Department of Justice requested detailed voter information from South Carolina—including Social Security and driver’s license numbers—State…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - HIStory Repeats
Kathryn sits down with Noble Sissle Jr. — producer, community builder, Vietnam veteran, and son of Harlem Renaissance legend Noble Sissle Sr. Together, they…
Frogmore StewA Door You Have to Walk Through w/ Allison Terracio of Emerge
Grace sits down with Allison Terracio, Executive Director of Emerge South Carolina and Richland County Council member, to explore how Emerge is training…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Voting Rights Armageddon w/ Sara Rohani
The Supreme Court’s next major decision could rewrite the rules of American democracy. In this episode, Katherine Harvey sits down with Sara Rohani, Assistant…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - ABC, WTF? w/ Former State Rep Rita Allison
When South Carolina’s education system meets federal politics, things get complicated. In this episode of The Upstate Tea, Kathryn Harvey sits down with former…
Frogmore StewAre You Listening Now? /w Scott English
Grace welcomes back political veteran and writer Scott English for a powerful conversation on division, accountability, and the urgent need to actually listen…
Frogmore StewThe Supremes... The "Hits" Keep Coming
Grace dives deep into how America’s highest court evolved from a symbol of impartial justice into a political battleground. From Eisenhower’s era of civil…
Frogmore StewWhen We Disagree w/ Mike Lee
Grace sits down with Mike Lee, director of the College of Charleston’s Civility Initiative and host of When We Disagree, to talk about what happens when…
Frogmore StewPublic CERVIX Announcement: We Have an Emergency in our Legislature w/ Dr. Elizabeth Mack
Dr. Elizabeth Mack joins to expose the dangers of South Carolina’s proposed abortion ban, Bill S323. This sweeping legislation goes beyond criminalizing…
Frogmore StewThe Big Tent w/ Jaime Harrison
Jaime Harrison joins Grace to explore why Democrats still have a path to victory in South Carolina, despite the state’s red reputation. He points to hundreds…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - The Kids are Not Alright w/ Josh Burstein
Kathryn sits down with political strategist, comedian, and creative force Josh Burstein for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, media, and resilience…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Pawns in a Game of Chess w/ Senator Margie Bright Matthews
South Carolina Senator Margie Bright Matthews joins Kathryn Harvey to expose how partisan politics at the South Carolina State House endangers citizens…
Frogmore StewAllen Chaney: Rights, Fights and the Palmetto State
ACLU of South Carolina Legal Director Allen Chaney talks about civil liberties in South Carolina and why state constitutional rights matter. He covers partisan…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - What Keeps You Up At Night?
Former U.S. Attorney Adair Ford Boroughs talks with Grace about gerrymandering, redistricting, and how partisan maps quiet moderate voters. They discuss the…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Is Denying Science Infectious?
Kathryn Harvey sits down with Dr. Michelle Carney, a veteran infectious disease physician and former Spartanburg Regional Infection Prevention Director…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - There is No Party Coming to Save Us
Grace and Kathryn sit down to reflect on hearing Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and her perspective on dissents, originalism, and the future of…
Frogmore StewReality is Bleak, but the Future Doesn’t Have To Be
Grace sits down with attorney and political strategist Chris Kenney to unpack the history and future of South Carolina politics. From the legacy of…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Troops, Tariffs, and Milk Cartons
Grace and Caitlin are back on Second Helping with a fiery discussion on South Carolina politics, Trump’s latest moves in D.C., and how perceptions of crime…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Keep Your Head Down w/ SC Rep Neal Collins
South Carolina Rep. Neal Collins joins Kathryn for a candid conversation about what it really takes to serve in the State House. From town halls in Easley to…
Frogmore StewGerrymandering: How the States Play Twister with Their Districts
Today we unpack one of the most absurd yet impactful forces shaping American politics. Grace explores how state legislatures twist district lines into…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - The Tools in our Toolbox
Senator Sophia Chitlik of North Carolina’s 22nd District joins Kathryn Harvey for a deep dive into the fight for fair representation and the urgent need to…