Upstate Tea - Call the Locksmith

An episode of the Frogmore Stew podcast, hosted by The Alliance Coalition, titled "Upstate Tea - Call the Locksmith" was published on July 2, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

July 2, 2025 ·34m · Frogmore Stew

Summary

Former Spartanburg County Councilman Michael Brown joins Kathryn to unpack the local impact of the proposed federal budget bill, which threatens deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and energy efficiency programs. They break down how these cuts could hit South Carolina families and seniors hard, unraveling years of local progress while deepening economic divides. Michael also previews Spartanburg’s once-in-a-generation sheriff’s race and why local elections matter more than ever in protecting community health and opportunity. If you care about the Upstate’s future, it’s time to call the locksmith—and protect the keys to your community’s well-being.

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