The Charlie James Show Podcast

interview with Kiersten Pel, RNCC secretary about midterms In the opening segment of the second hour of The Charlie James Show on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Charlie James interviewed Kiersten Pels, the newly appointed Secretary of the Republican National Committee (RNC), to discuss the GOP's strategic roadmap for the 2026 midterm elections. Pels, who recently transitioned from her role as communications director for Senator Ron Johnson to join Joe Gruters' leadership team at the RNC, outlined a "Back to Basics" campaign focused on tax cuts, border security, and countering "lawfare" tactics. During the interview, she emphasized the importance of expanding the Republican House and Senate majorities to support the Trump administration's agenda, specifically noting that the upcoming June 9th primary in South Carolina would serve as a critical bellwether for voter enthusiasm in the Upstate.

In the second segment of the first hour of The Charlie James Show on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Charlie James focused on a dramatic escalation in rhetoric concerning the war in Iran. James analyzed a social media post from President Trump made earlier that morning, in which the President claimed that Iranian officials had "informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse.'" James discussed how this announcement coincided with a stalemate in peace talks, as Trump reportedly rejected a new Iranian proposal that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without addressing the regime's nuclear program. The segment highlighted the internal chaos within Tehran following the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during Operation Epic Fury, with James weighing the administration's "maximum pressure" strategy against the ongoing economic strain of rising oil prices affecting listeners in the Upstate.

In the second segment of the first hour of The Charlie James Show on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Charlie James focused on a dramatic escalation in rhetoric concerning the war in Iran. James analyzed a social media post from President Trump made earlier that morning, in which the President claimed that Iranian officials had "informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse.'" James discussed how this announcement coincided with a stalemate in peace talks, as Trump reportedly rejected a new Iranian proposal that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without addressing the regime's nuclear program. The segment highlighted the internal chaos within Tehran following the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during Operation Epic Fury, with James weighing the administration's "maximum pressure" strategy against the ongoing economic strain of rising oil prices affecting listeners in the Upstate.

In the first hour and first segment of the April 28, 2026, edition of The Charlie James Show, Charlie James opened with a high-energy breakdown of two major national stories: King Charles III’s historic joint address to Congress and the second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. James analyzed the King's message of solidarity following the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, while framing Comey’s indictment—sparked by a cryptic social media post of seashells that allegedly read "86 47"—as a flashpoint in the administration's ongoing "lawfare" battles. Throughout the segment, James connected these headlines to the local mood in the Upstate, debating how such high-stakes political drama might influence voter sentiment ahead of the June 9th primary in South Carolina.

During the April 27, 2026, broadcast, Charlie James argued that the weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was the direct result of violent radical left ideology, highlighting how suspect Cole Tomas Allen exploited hotel security lapses to target the event. The show transitioned into state and local issues, advocating for the elimination of the South Carolina income tax, questioning Amazon’s liability for subcontractor negligence, and criticizing uncontrolled development and industrial fires in the Upstate. Finally, James addressed cultural divides by urging common sense over "Trump Derangement Syndrome," while slamming Hakeem Jeffries' aggressive rhetoric and Jimmy Kimmel's mockery of the recent violence.

During the fourth hour of the April 27, 2026, broadcast, Charlie James tackled the cultural divide, urging listeners to let common sense override "TDS" (Trump Derangement Syndrome) and the modern pathologization of masculinity. The segment criticized House Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his "maximum warfare" rhetoric following the weekend’s shooting, while noting that Asheville was featured in USA Today both as a top destination and a cautionary tale of liberal policy failures. Finally, James slammed Jimmy Kimmel for performing a mocking "mock-up" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, arguing that the comedian's dismissal of the actual violence that occurred further exemplifies the radical left's disconnect from reality.

In the second segment of the fourth hour on April 27, 2026, The Charlie James Show continued the critique of Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting his refusal to apologize for "maximum warfare" rhetoric that critics say contributed to a climate of political violence. The segment also juxtaposed Asheville’s recent USA Today accolade as a top destination with the city's ongoing struggles with homelessness and public safety, arguing that liberal policies are tarnishing the reputation of even the most popular Southern hubs.

In the first segment of the fourth hour on April 27, 2026, Charlie James challenged the modern narrative of toxic masculinity, calling for a "return to common sense" to override the ideological labels he believes are damaging young men. James argued that the current cultural climate, which he characterized as a "toxic discourse," has pathologized traditional masculine virtues, leaving a generation of men feeling untethered and purposeless. He pointed to a notable religious revival among Gen Z males as a positive counter-movement, suggesting that a return to faith and traditional identity is the most effective way to combat the "deep emptiness" and potential for radicalization in today's society.

In the third hour, Charlie James examined the mounting joint-employer liability facing Amazon for its subcontractors' actions, while reiterating that the weekend's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was a clear display of violent leftist ideology.

In the second segment of the third hour on Monday, April 27, 2026, The Charlie James Show explored the legal and financial risks of joint liability involving Amazon's Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) and subcontractors. Charlie James discussed how Amazon has historically used its subcontractor model to shield itself from liability for accidents and wage violations, highlighting a recent $44 million verdict in South Carolina where a jury held the company vicariously liable for a driver's negligence. The segment emphasized that the National Labor Relations Board and various court rulings are increasingly challenging this "independent contractor" playbook, potentially exposing Amazon and other large entities to massive joint-employer liabilities for the actions of their third-party logistics partners.

During the second hour of the April 27, 2026, broadcast, Charlie James advocated for the complete elimination of the South Carolina income tax following Governor McMaster's latest signing, while again linking the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting to radical left ideology. The show shifted to local industrial and infrastructure concerns, covering the Stouffer’s plant fire in Gaffney, debating the fairness of fees in lieu of taxes for Greenville County, and criticizing "out of control" developers for overwhelming local roads and residential areas without adequate barriers or planning.

In the second segment of the second hour on Monday, April 27, 2026, The Charlie James Show continued its focus on the "path to zero" for South Carolina’s income tax by highlighting the support of Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Policy Council. The segment emphasized that the newly signed H. 4216 not only flattens the tax into a two-rate system (1.99% and 5.21%) but also includes a trigger mechanism to automatically reduce the top rate as state revenue grows. James noted that while about 40% of taxpayers will see a decrease, the legislation is strategically designed to catch loopholes used by high-wealth residents to ensure the state remains financially stable while phasing out the tax entirely. WRHI WRHI +4

In the first segment of the second hour on Monday, April 27, 2026, The Charlie James Show focused on the legislative and ideological push to entirely eliminate South Carolina's individual income tax.

During the first hour of the April 27, 2026, broadcast, Charlie James argued that the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner serves as definitive proof that radical left ideology and rhetoric have become dangerously violent and normalized. He detailed how suspect Cole Tomas Allen exploited security gaps by checking into a hotel room as a registered guest, allowing him to bypass external checkpoints with multiple weapons. James also took aim at "liberal teachers" who he claims are lamenting the suspect's failure rather than condemning the violence, further fueling a toxic political climate. Finally, the segment questioned how Allen knew exactly where to strike, noting that while the event is an annual tradition, the suspect likely targeted the Hilton because it was a matter of public record that the President and political elite would be gathered in the ballroom that night.

In the second segment of the April 27, 2026, broadcast, Charlie James detailed how 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen exploited security gaps to check into a 10th-floor guest room at the Washington Hilton days before his attack. By utilizing his status as a registered guest, Allen managed to bypass external checkpoints and smuggle multiple firearms and knives into the building. James emphasized that Allen reportedly used internal stairwells to reach the foyer level, mocking the lack of interior security in a manifesto sent to family just before he opened fire near the ballroom entrance.

During the first hour and segment of The Charlie James Show on Monday, April 27, 2026, Charlie James focused on the aftermath of a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) over the weekend. He argued that the incident was the direct result of "radical left rhetoric" that normalizes and incites political violence.