Stop Playing it Safe w/ Bre Maxwell

An episode of the Frogmore Stew podcast, hosted by The Alliance Coalition, titled "Stop Playing it Safe w/ Bre Maxwell" was published on March 18, 2026 and runs 25 minutes.

March 18, 2026 ·25m · Frogmore Stew

Summary

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 missed opportunities in rural communities and working class outreach. Drawing on real experiences in South Carolina politics, the episode explores how voter trust erodes when leaders fail to show up and address everyday struggles like healthcare, education, and poverty. If Democrats want to rebuild trust and reconnect with voters, it starts by taking risks, showing up, and doing the work. 00:00 Leadership Journey 07:20 Healthcare, Education, and Rural Poverty 14:24 Campaign Strategy and Voter Outreach 18:06 Party Division and 2026 Outlook Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The 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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