Democracy Only Works If We Demand It

An episode of the Frogmore Stew podcast, hosted by The Alliance Coalition, titled "Democracy Only Works If We Demand It" was published on January 20, 2026 and runs 12 minutes.

January 20, 2026 ·12m · Frogmore Stew

Summary

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 gerrymandering, low primary turnout, straight party voting, and rigid party loyalty have slowly stripped voters of real power and accountability. She takes a clear-eyed look at both parties, the growing number of independent voters, and how the current political system rewards outrage instead of results. With another pivotal election year ahead, the message is simple and direct. Democracy is not abstract, it is made up of people, and what happens next in South Carolina is up to us. 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Why This Season Matters for SC Politics 02:39 Government vs Politics 07:17 Gerrymandering, Primaries, and Power 11:33 Where Voters Go From Here Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewscon TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewscFrogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance CoalitionThe 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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