How Influencers Bring South Carolina Politics to Voters

What happens when everyday creators become the bridge between the Statehouse and the public? In this conversation with South Carolina political influencers Laurie, Carrie, and Jessica, we explore how social media is changing political messaging, helping voters understand what lawmakers are doing, and connecting people across the state who thought they were alone in their views. From reproductive rights updates to library fights and legislative debates, these creators are building a direct-to-voter pipeline for real-time civic awareness. We discuss how grassroots political influencers, local statehouse updates, and South Carolina political organizing are reshaping how voters engage with state politics. 00:00 Introduction 04:03 Why They Started Political Content 07:10 Identity, Faith, and Politics in South Carolina 14:54 Does Advocacy Content Drive Change? 17:15 TikTok and the Political Influencer Economy 27:31 Mobilizing vs Organizing for Real Change 34:09 Digital Strategy and Women Driving Change 39:40 Messaging Strategy and Reaching New Voters 45:41 Independence and Respect Across Parties 50:37 Inclusion, Belonging, and Fixing Politics Lori Douglas https://tiktok.com/@calltoactsouthernstyle Carey Shofner https://tiktok.com/@messyasamother Jessicka Spearman Childs https://tiktok.com/@scjesckachilds 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/