Frogmore Stew

The Alliance Coalition
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Frogmore Stew is a bold, unfiltered podcast serving up the South’s political history, cultural contradictions, and modern-day reckonings—one spicy episode at a time. Hosted by Southern truth-tellers who love their home and refuse to sugarcoat its reality, Frogmore Stew blends sharp analysis, personal storytelling, and a whole lot of side-eye to explore the people, policies, and power structures shaping life in the Palmetto State. Whether you're a political junkie, a justice-seeker, or just curious about what’s cooking in the South—pull up a chair. This stew’s got heat.

  1. 3d ago

    Lobbying, Organizing, and Political Power in the South Carolina State House

    Lobbying, organizing, and political power in the South Carolina State House look very different once you see how the work actually gets done. We talk with Zakiya Mickle about working inside the legislature, building relationships with lawmakers, centering the people most affected by policy, and turning grassroots organizing into real political pressure. We also get into South Carolina’s redistricting fight, what it takes to move lawmakers, and why political engagement can feel inaccessible to the people most affected by government decisions. It is a look at the people, systems, and strategies shaping power in South Carolina. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:40 Working With Conservative Lawmakers 00:04:41 Who Gets Hurt by Bad Policy? 00:06:23 How Lobbyists Get Through to Lawmakers 00:13:09 Educating Lawmakers, Not Instructing Them 00:20:12 Should Government Work Like a Business? 00:24:16 When Politics Gets in the Way 00:29:17 Inside the Fight Against Redistricting 00:36:09 South Carolina's Political Game Board 00:42:04 Getting More People Into Politics Frogmore Stew brings context, history, and political analysis to the stories shaping South Carolina. 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/

  2. 5d ago

    Sway, Group Chats, and a New Way to Organize Voters

    What happens when the political conversations already happening in our group chats become a way to organize? We talk with Sway founder Claire Shorall about how the platform creates voting groups around trusted relationships, helping people navigate their ballots, share recommendations, remember local elections, and see whether members of their group actually turned out to vote. We also explore Sway’s approach to privacy, the role of the “chief political correspondent” in every group chat, and what voting groups could mean for political organizing outside traditional party infrastructure. Along the way, Claire shares what Sway has learned from voting groups in Texas and what the platform is bringing to South Carolina. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 How Sway Connects Voters and Candidates 09:18 Privacy, Voter Data, and the Turnout Tool 19:13 How One Group Chat Influenced Texas Races 25:37 Get $500 to Host a Sway Ballot Party Frogmore Stew brings context, history, and political analysis to the stories shaping South Carolina. 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/

  3. Sep 24

    Southern Men, MAGA, and the Politics of Identity

    What happened to the Southern values many men were raised to believe in, and how did MAGA become part of that identity? We talk with Robert Arnold about Southern masculinity, political identity, the appeal of anti-establishment politics, and why he believes voters need a stronger moral framework than party loyalty. We also get into why the left does not need its own Joe Rogan, how state and local politics shape everyday life, and what authenticity looks like in a political culture built around outrage. Robert also shares how his background in economics and writing influences the way he explains politics, government, and the forces shaping people's lives. 00:00 Introduction 02:36 Restaurant Forecasting, Tariffs, and Costs 07:32 From Political Essay to Global Advocacy 10:10 Ms. Rachel, Gaza, and Caring for Children 14:18 Southern Men, MAGA, and Political Identity 21:36 Why Government Moves So Slowly 28:24 Local Politics and Changing Minds Frogmore Stew brings context, history, and political analysis to the stories shaping South Carolina. 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/

  4. Sep 18

    AI Safety, Regulation, and the Race to Slow Down

    Why are the companies building the world’s most powerful AI systems suddenly asking governments to slow them down? We look at the growing debate over AI safety and regulation, why tech companies say competition makes it difficult to pump the brakes on their own, and what happens when technology advances faster than lawmakers can respond. We also connect the AI race to the rapid growth of data centers, the promises being made to communities, and the questions voters should be asking about jobs, energy, water, and public accountability. As AI becomes more powerful, we examine who should set the rules and whether anyone can actually slow the race down. 00:00 AI Leaders Want to Slow Down 02:29 Who Is Responsible for AI Safety? 04:46 Why AI Regulation Can’t Keep Up 09:10 How Dangerous Could AI Become? 12:47 Why AI Companies Are Getting Scared 17:13 The AI That Escaped Its Sandbox 19:39 Why AI Doesn't Think Like Humans 23:56 Could AI Regulation Lock Out Rivals? 26:16 The Global Fight Over AI Safety 31:00 Can States Regulate AI on Their Own? 35:13 Why Data Centers Became an AI Flashpoint 37:57 The Biggest Myths About AI Data Centers 41:32 Who Really Benefits From Data Centers? Frogmore Stew brings context, history, and political analysis to the stories shaping South Carolina. 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/

  5. Sep 17

    The Cost of Class: Time, Dignity, and the Government We Built

    What does class really cost when government systems consume our time, test our patience, and make dignity feel conditional? We look at how bureaucracy, paperwork, long waits, and administrative complexity place a heavier burden on working and middle-class Americans, turning time itself into an unequal expense. From frustrating encounters with the IRS to the way public benefits are designed, we examine how government dysfunction can reinforce class divisions and shape the way we experience citizenship. We also ask what a more effective, humane government could look like if public services were designed around the people they are supposed to serve. 00:00 Introduction 02:28 How Class Shapes Work, Status, and Worth 06:55 How Bureaucracy Punishes the Working Class 12:45 Why Government Fails—and How to Fix It 17:14 Rethinking Government and Class Warfare Frogmore Stew brings context, history, and political analysis to the stories shaping South Carolina. 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/

  6. Sep 13

    South Carolina’s Most Expensive Election, Data Centers, and School Board Politics

    South Carolina politics is heading into a record-breaking election season, while fights over data centers, energy costs, and local schools are giving voters even more to watch. Grace sits down with political content creator Nikki Hill-Johnson to look at why the 2026 election cycle could become the most expensive in state history and what changing voter attitudes could mean for races across South Carolina. They also examine the rapid growth of data centers, concerns about who will pay for their massive energy demands, and why local governments could become central to regulating them. Plus, they dig into the latest Charleston County school board drama, political outrage online, and the growing importance of local races. Nikki Hill-Johnson https://www.instagram.com/nikkihilljohnson 00:00 Introduction 04:05 SC’s Most Expensive Election Ever 12:01 Who Pays for South Carolina’s Data Centers? 16:29 Charleston’s School Board Drama 21:15 Why Online Politics Feels So Toxic 26:48 MAGA Cracks and Trump’s $5,000 Promise 33:10 How Nikki’s Politics Changed 38:33 Getting Political Content Right 41:28 True Crime, Politics, and What Comes Next Frogmore Stew brings context, history, and political analysis to the stories shaping South Carolina. 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/

  7. Sep 9

    TheRighting and the Growing Power of Conservative Media

    Right-wing media has grown into a powerful ecosystem that increasingly shapes political narratives, culture, and the stories that reach the mainstream. Howard Polskin of TheRighting explains how tracking conservative media reveals what the right is talking about, which stories are gaining traction, and why some narratives appear days before they break into wider coverage. We look at the rise of conservative websites, YouTube, talk radio, social media, and other alternative media, along with why Democrats have struggled to build a comparable infrastructure. Howard also makes the case for reading beyond your own political bubble to better understand how media influences what people believe. 00:00 Introducing Howard Polskin and His Media Project 02:29 Trump’s Victory Sparked a Dive into Right‑Wing Media 04:37 Creating a Daily Right‑Wing Headline Digest 06:42 The Vast Scale of Right‑Wing Media Outlets 08:52 Conservatives’ Early Adoption of New Media Platforms 12:36 Conservative Push to Capture Pop Culture 15:32 Media Echo Chambers Deepen Partisan Divides 18:15 Mission Behind the Right‑Wing Headline Newsletter 22:42 Exploring a Left‑Wing Media Tracking Initiative 24:48 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Howard Polskin Editor in Chief, President and Chief Curator https://therighting.com Frogmore Stew brings context, history, and political analysis to the stories shaping South Carolina. 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/

  8. Sep 1

    All Roads Lead Through the South: America’s Political Future

    All roads lead through the South, and the region may be shaping America’s political future more than the national conversation realizes. Jen Palmieri and Erinn Haines join Grace and Katherine to examine the changing political landscape across South Carolina and the broader South, including rising voter engagement, new Democratic candidates, shifting coalitions, and the long-term infrastructure needed to compete. They explore why Southern politics is not as settled as it looks from Washington, how voting rights and gerrymandering are influencing participation, and why South Carolina could play an outsized role in the future of the Democratic Party. We also look at what national media gets wrong about the South and why understanding American politics increasingly means paying attention to the people organizing, voting, and building power there. 00:00 All Roads Lead Through the South 04:32 Why South Carolina Is the Political Epicenter 06:36 Why South Carolina Democrats Are Surging 08:42 Voting Rights Backlash Is Driving Turnout 10:51 A New Generation of Southern Candidates 16:13 Southern Politics Is Starting to Shift 21:19 What Southern Voters Actually Want 28:14 Building Political Power Across the South 35:08 Remembering Dolly Parton Long Play Series https://www.youtube.com/@longplayseries Frogmore Stew brings context, history, and political analysis to the stories shaping South Carolina. 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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Frogmore Stew is a bold, unfiltered podcast serving up the South’s political history, cultural contradictions, and modern-day reckonings—one spicy episode at a time. Hosted by Southern truth-tellers who love their home and refuse to sugarcoat its reality, Frogmore Stew blends sharp analysis, personal storytelling, and a whole lot of side-eye to explore the people, policies, and power structures shaping life in the Palmetto State. Whether you're a political junkie, a justice-seeker, or just curious about what’s cooking in the South—pull up a chair. This stew’s got heat.

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  • Creator
    The Alliance Coalition
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Frogmore Stew

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