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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
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - We're So Hot Right Now
Kathryn and Katelyn try to beat the Southern heat while diving into everything from brain-eating amoebas and fentanyl busts to hate crime ordinances and…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - The Find Out Part
In this episode of Second Helping, Grace and Katelyn tackle “The Find Out Part” of American politics, where abstract issues meet real-life consequences. From…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Call the Locksmith
Former Spartanburg County Councilman Michael Brown joins Kathryn to unpack the local impact of the proposed federal budget bill, which threatens deep cuts to…
Frogmore StewIf You’re Waiting for the Adult in the Room, I Have Bad News For You
In this candid conversation, former Mark Sanford chief of staff Scott English joins Grace to unpack South Carolina’s shifting political identity, the rise of…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Shipping
In this episode of Second Helping, Grace and Katelyn unpack how the National Park Service is being used to rewrite history, why politicians like RJ May embody…
Frogmore StewMeet Me in the Middle w/ Adam Brandon of The Independent Center
Political strategist Adam Brandon joins Grace to talk about the rise of independent voters and the movement to disrupt America’s two-party system. As senior…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Diss Tracks
As Trump and Elon Musk exchange political blows, Grace and Caitlin break down the latest intra-GOP power struggle and ask: who really holds the reins? From…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Hello Operator w/ Rep. Justin J. Pearson of the Tennessee General Assembly
Rep. Justin J. Pearson joins us from the Tennessee General Assembly to talk movement-building, civic engagement, and the fight for democracy in gerrymandered…
Frogmore StewDear Supreme Court, WTF???
What happened to the Supreme Court we were promised Grace sits down with law professor and podcaster Leah Litman to unpack how the Roberts Court veered from…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Conversion
This episode dives deep into the political and moral battle over conversion therapy in South Carolina. Grace and Katelyn break down Columbia’s ordinance…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Spilling the Tea on the SC State House w/ Representative Chandra Dillard
What’s really going on under the dome in Columbia? Representative Chandra Dillard joins The Upstate Tea to break down the highs and lows of the latest South…
Frogmore StewMemories of a War
Grace Cowan honors Memorial Day with a rare glimpse into her grandfather’s World War II service, reading his long-hidden account of life on the front lines…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - A Whopper and Qatari Plane Walk Into a Bar.
Whoppers, lies, and streakers—this episode covers it all. Grace and Caitlyn start with the Burger King lawsuit over misleading Whopper ads and quickly leap…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - DOGE-ing Domestic Violence Support
South Carolina ranks among the worst states for domestic violence, and funding cuts are putting critical support services at risk. In this episode, we speak…
Frogmore StewTransparency
Grace talks with Chaz Nuttycombe, the nation's leading legislative election forecaster and founder of State Navigate. They dive into Chaz's journey from a…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - White Smoke, Bruh
Grace and Katelyn break down the surreal moments from the past week, from the quick election of Pope Leo to the drama unfolding in South Carolina politics…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Childcare in Spartanburg
In this episode of Upstate Tea, host Kathryn Harvey dives deep into the childcare crisis impacting Spartanburg and the broader Upstate South Carolina region…
Frogmore StewAre the Kids Alright?
Childcare isn't just a personal choice – it's a deeply political issue that touches every corner of society. From ancient communal care to the modern-day…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Getting Saucy
Grace, Katelyn, and Kathryn reflect on their night at the Emily’s List Gala in DC, sharing the highs, lows, and unexpected laughs from the evening. From…
Frogmore StewPersonalized Politics meets Civil Discourse
Grace sits down with Billy Webster—former White House staffer, business leader, and debut novelist—for a rich conversation on how politics has evolved from…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Duty Calls
Grace and Katelyn dive into how the tariffs are affecting even the younger generation and the serious concerns about immigration rights in America today. They…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - The Dangers of No Due Process: When Harmful Immigration Policies Hit Home
Kathryn speaks with David Blanton (former pastor and Department of Justice-accredited immigration representative) about the real-life impact of harmful…
Frogmore StewWhat Do You Gain When Someone Else Loses Their Rights?
Grace explores a pivotal and painful chapter in American history: the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Reflecting on how fear, hysteria…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Welcome Kathryn Harvey
Meet Kathryn Harvey, the newest voice on Frogmore Stew! In this episode, Grace Cowan sits down with Kathryn to dive into South Carolina politics, the power of…
Frogmore StewThe Coalition of Resolve: The Sister Senators
We dive into the story of the five female lawmakers in the South Carolina Senate—three Republicans, one Democrat, and one Independent—who defied party lines to…
Frogmore StewBonds and Beliefs
Grace joins her besties Anna Ruder and Michele Morton to unpack how White Lotus reflects their own journey through decades of friendship. From growing up in…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - The Price of Deportation: $20,000 and Due Process
Katelyn unpacks the shocking deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a Maryland resident and father — who was sent to El Salvador despite legal protections…
Frogmore StewUpstate Tea - Lions, Taxes, and Bear Markets – Oh My!
On this inaugural episode of The Upstate Tea of Frogmore Stew, Kathryn Harvey sits down with South Carolina State Representative Wendell Jones for a frank…
Frogmore StewTariff-ying
Grace is joined by Steve Evered, former VP of Government Affairs at Michelin North America, to break down what tariffs really mean for South Carolina and…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Erratica
Grace and Katelyn try to make sense of the political rollercoaster we’re all riding. From Trump’s wild tariff war and its impact on your wallet to the chaos in…
Frogmore StewThe Actor and the Apprentice
In this deeply reflective and timely episode of Frogmore Stew, Grace explores the historical parallels between Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump, two presidents…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Politics for Applause and Drugging Dogs
In this episode of Second Helping, Grace and Katelyn reunite after a brief hiatus with heartfelt updates and hard-hitting political insights. Grace opens up…
Frogmore StewFrogs Boiling in Water
In this episode of Frogmore Stew, Grace dives into the concept of disruption—not just in the world of business, where it's hailed as a driver of progress, but…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Politics Is Blind
This week on Frogmore Stew, Grace and Katelyn dive into the intersection of pop culture and politics with a deep-dish discussion on Love is Blind. They unpack…
Frogmore StewInside the DOJ: A Conversation with Adair Ford Boroughs, Former US Attorney for SC
In this episode of Frogmore Stew, host Grace Cowan sits down with Adair Ford Boroughs, the former U.S. Attorney for the State of South Carolina, to discuss her…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Giant Lizards
In this episode of Second Helping, Grace and Katelyn jump into a week filled with nationwide demonstrations, focusing on those led by the group 50501 in South…
Frogmore StewSpell Freedom with Elaine Weiss
Elaine Weiss, an award-winning journalist and author, joins Frogmore Stew to discuss her latest book, Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Hair of the Doge
In this episode of Second Helping, Grace and Katelyn discuss the political landscape of South Carolina. Caitlin dives into her involvement in a conference with…
Frogmore StewWho's the Boss?
In this episode of Frogmore Stew, Grace takes a deep dive into the core issue that has shaped American politics for centuries: the fight over resources. She…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Penny for Your Thoughts
In this episode of Second Helping, Grace and Katelyn discuss their experiences and thoughts on political developments and responses. Katelyn shares her week of…
Frogmore StewAspirations of Grandness, Without the Political Will to Match
In this episode of Frogmore Stew, Grace dives into how political slang shapes the way we think about policies and social issues. From old-school terms like…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - It's Not You. It's Me. No wait. It Is You!
In this episode, Grace and Katelyn discuss the week's political events involving the shadow president, Elon Musk. Katelyn delves into a School House Rock…
Frogmore StewICE, ICE Baby
In this episode of Frogmore Stew, Grace delves into the topic of immigration with guest Fernando Soto, founder of Nuestro Estado, and Lana Kleiman, executive…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Went Looking for Answers & Found a Hot Rodent
In this episode of Second Helping, hosts Grace and Katelyn discuss a chaotic flood of recent news, highlighting Elon Musk's controversial actions, including…
Frogmore StewWe Currently Have a Country ... IF We Can Keep It
Revamping the Democratic Party: Strategies and Insights In this episode of Frogmore Stew, Grace discusses the responsibilities of American citizens and the…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping with DNC Chair Candidates Quintessa Hathaway & Ben Wickler
In this episode, hosted by Grace, the focus is on the final two candidates for the Democratic National Party Chair. They are Quintessa Hathaway, a teacher with…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping with DNC Chair Candidate Martin O'Malley
In this episode, Grace shares her conversation with Martin O'Malley, the former governor of Maryland and ex-mayor of Baltimore, who is a candidate for the…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping with DNC Chair Candidate Jason Paul
Grace and Katelyn kick off season two of 'Second Helping' with a series of interviews with candidates for Chairman of the DNC. This episode features a…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping with DNC Chair Candidate Ken Martin
In this episode, Grace & Katelyn share a conversation with Ken Martin, chairman of the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party and president of the Association…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping with DNC Chair Candidate Nate Snyder
In the first episode of the second season of Second Helping, hosts Grace and Katelyn discuss the current political climate with Trump as president. The episode…
Frogmore StewIs It Cooler to Be a Republican Right Now?
In the first episode of Season 2 of Frogmore Stew, Grace dives into the political landscape post-Trump's return, evaluating his administration's strategies and…
Frogmore StewSeason Finale - 'Change Your Mind' with Ken Block of Sister Hazel
In the season finale of Frogmore Stew, Grace connects with her longtime friend, Ken Block, from Sister Hazel. They reminisce about their early days in the…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - The Official Old Broads Autopsy of the Democratic Party
In this episode, Grace and Katelyn discuss the Democrats' introspection following the recent elections. They critique the party's messaging strategies and the…
Frogmore StewOperation Red Map Revisited
In this episode, Grace dives into the less obvious historical and legal shifts that shaped current U.S. elections beyond recent economic and cultural trends…
Frogmore StewSecond Helping - Fear is the Thief of Our American Dream
In this episode, Grace and Katelyn discuss their personal reactions to the recent election results, highlighting feelings of fear and nervousness. They delve…
Frogmore StewI Was Told There Would Be No Math
In this episode, Grace and Richard Hrisick delve into the voter turnout and dynamics of recent South Carolina elections, examining the significant turnout…
Frogmore StewFinal Thoughts - We Have Elections...Not Races to the Bottom
In this episode, Grace addresses the aftermath of a tumultuous election, emphasizing the enduring aspects of daily life and the importance of remaining…
Frogmore StewMeal Prep - Our Evolving Beliefs and The American Dream
In this episode, Grace, Katelyn, and TJ, discuss evolving political beliefs and perceptions of the American Dream across multiple generations. They dive into…
Frogmore StewMeal Prep - The Voters - How They Vote & Where They Get Their News
In this episode, Grace, Katelyn, and TJ discuss voting patterns and information sources with a series of voters. They delve into whether voters typically…
Frogmore StewMeal Prep - The Issues - What Matters Most
Grace hosts a special edition of Frogmore Stew, along with Katelyn and TJ, comparing and contrasting the concerns of voters and candidates in South Carolina…