H1: Charlie James analyzes the crowded Senate race, addresses hate speech and media bias, and critiques Democratic primary strategy.

In Hour 1 of the Friday, July 24th, 2026 broadcast, host Charlie James dives into an energetic discussion on local and national politics, starting with a breakdown of South Carolina's increasingly crowded Senate primary. He details key voting dates, outlines the inevitability of a runoff election, and takes caller feedback on potential candidates. Moving into national news, James critically examines media coverage surrounding hate crimes and double standards following a stabbing incident in New York City, before taking a brief, lighthearted turn to sing "Happy Birthday" to a listener. The hour concludes with a deeper analysis of the Democratic Party's primary calendar strategy, focusing on the Democratic Socialists of America's growing influence, local data center developments, and concerns raised by figures like Representative Jim Clyburn.