THE JOHN BONSIGNOR INTERVIEW ( Part 1) BIG TALK, Politics, and The Grand Strand Opera Workshop

Send us Fan MailThe John Bonsignor Interview (Part 1)Big Talk, Politics, and The Grand Strand Opera WorkshopIn this first installment of our eight-part interview series, we sit down with a true pioneer of local media and civic life in the Grand Strand — John Bonsignor, longtime host of Big Talk and Talking Politics, and a voice that helped shape political conversation in Myrtle Beach for decades.At 94 years old, Bonsignor reflects on a remarkable life spent at the intersection of broadcasting, public service, and community leadership. Often described as the “grandfather” of local political talk television in the Grand Strand, he created a platform where ideas, candidates, and debates could reach everyday citizens long before the rise of modern digital media.In Part 1, we begin at the heart of his legacy:• The origins and evolution of Big Talk and Talking Politics• What it meant to host political television at the local level• The role of media in shaping informed communities• His involvement in the Grand Strand Opera Workshop and its cultural impactThis episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Bonsignor’s life — from politics to the arts, from local activism to national campaigns — and the enduring influence he’s had on the civic fabric of the Myrtle Beach area.A broadcaster. A community builder. A witness to history.This is where the story begins.