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. 8h ago

    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/

  2. 4d ago

    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/

  3. 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/

  4. Aug 26

    What Do Democrats Stand For in an Age of Political Hatred?

    What do Democrats actually stand for when opposition to Trump becomes the party’s strongest unifying message? Michael Glawson joins us to examine the Democratic Party’s crisis of identity, the dangers of political resentment, and why winning elections without a larger sense of purpose may not solve the deeper problem. We also look at how political hatred reshapes both parties, what Democrats risk becoming if anger becomes their organizing principle, and why shared community still matters. Michael makes the case for radical love as a political discipline that can challenge opponents without losing sight of their humanity. 00:00 Meet Michael Glawson 02:24 Why Democrats Have Lost Their Message 04:32 How Democrats Became So Fragmented 06:38 When Politics Becomes Personal Identity 12:14 Why Political Hatred Is So Dangerous 19:00 How to Love Your Political Opponents 28:50 Rebuilding Politics Around Community 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. Jul 31

    South Carolina Is in Play: Annie Andrews Sees a Path to Victory

    South Carolina is in play, and Annie Andrews believes the political math proves it. She explains how Lindsey Graham’s death changed the Senate race, why the crowded Republican primary creates an opening, and how she plans to win support from independents and center-right voters. Annie also makes the case for a practical campaign focused on affordability, health care, wages, prescription drug prices, and getting Washington back to solving real problems. 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Lindsey Graham’s Sister Leads the GOP Field 04:47 Why Democrats See a Path to Victory 08:49 Why Voters Want New Leadership 10:46 Annie Andrews’ Plan to Break Gridlock 16:17 How Annie Andrews Would Lower Costs 19:18 Authenticity, Jon Ossoff, and the Final Push 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. Jul 28

    C'mon YALL, Vote...

    State House races are often overlooked, but they play a major role in whether elections remain fair and competitive. Amanda Nelson joins us to explain how YALLvote supports state legislative candidates across the South by raising money, building awareness, and helping voters understand why down-ballot races matter. The strategy is not simply about turning red states blue, but restoring political balance, challenging entrenched supermajorities, and building long-term infrastructure in districts that have gone uncontested for years. Real competition starts by giving voters a meaningful choice in every race. 00:00 Southern Voters Deserve Better 00:41 Meet Amanda Nelson and Why She Got Political 06:42 Building Democratic Power Through State House Races 13:30 South Carolina’s Senate Race Takes Shape 18:17 When Hate Becomes the GOP Message 21:44 South Carolina Politics and the “Radical Left” 26:16 Democrats Need Clearer Messaging 31:14 Building Campaign Infrastructure for the Long Term 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. Jul 23

    Hot "Can't Win" Summer: Political TV Shows

    Hot "Can't Win" Summer: Political TV Shows Political TV is supposed to be fiction, but sometimes it gets a little too close to reality. We’re drafting our favorites across five categories: best episode, best politician, best place to work, drama or action, and comedy, with picks from The West Wing, Veep, Parks and Recreation, The Diplomat, Scandal, 24, and more. The draft also leads to stories from real campaigns, thoughts on what these shows actually get right about politics, and a few reminders that the people running government are often far less competent than television makes them look. Can't Win Victory Fund https://www.cantwinvictoryfund.com/ 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. Jul 16

    Hot "Can't Win" Summer: Political Potpourri

    Presidential pets, White House history, first ladies, and famous state dinners are all on the draft board in this special summer edition of Frogmore Stew. With Grace away, the Can't Win Victory Fund team takes over to debate their favorite people, places, and moments from American political history. Along the way, they uncover fascinating stories, unexpected trivia, and some of the weirdest facts ever connected to the presidency. Can't Win Victory Fund https://www.cantwinvictoryfund.com/ 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
    235
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Frogmore Stew

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