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The Charlie James Show Podcast

The Charlie James Show Podcast

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 The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day.2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Politics & Government
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  • Will we withdraw from NATO? Trump is thinking about leaving

    Will we withdraw from NATO? Trump is thinking about leaving
    Apr 9 2026
    Questions about a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO have resurfaced following President Trump’s recent comments calling the alliance a "paper tiger" and stating he is "absolutely" considering an exit. Frustrated by a lack of support from European allies during the ongoing war with Iran, Trump has suggested he may bypass Congress to make this decision unilaterally, asserting, "I don't need Congress for that decision". However, legal experts point to Section 1250A of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—co-sponsored by now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio—which explicitly prohibits any president from withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty without a two-thirds Senate vote or an Act of Congress. While some within the administration argue this law is an unconstitutional infringement on executive power, any attempt to leave would likely trigger a massive legal battle and fundamentally transform the 77-year-old security
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    8 mins
  • Topic: Immigration; The S.A.V.E. Act, still don't have it and won't get it

    Topic: Immigration; The S.A.V.E. Act, still don't have it and won't get it
    Apr 9 2026
    The conversation surrounding immigration has hit a stalemate with the S.A.V.E. Act, as Charlie James points out that despite the rhetoric, the bill remains stalled and unlikely to pass. Designed to require proof of citizenship for federal voting, the act is being framed by critics as a "no-brainer" for election integrity, yet political gridlock ensures we "still don't have it and won't get it" in the current session. This failure to move the needle on enforcement, coupled with the push for the Dignity Act, has created a sense of frustration among the base who see the GOP as "squishy" and unable to deliver on core promises.
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    9 mins
  • Hour 1 - Charlie James slammed the Dignity Act as political "amnesty" while awaiting a rumored 6 PM Trump announcement on an Iran peace deal.

    Hour 1 - Charlie James slammed the Dignity Act as political "amnesty" while awaiting a rumored 6 PM Trump announcement on an Iran peace deal.
    Apr 9 2026
    On Thursday, April 9, 2026, The Charlie James Show centered on a critical intersection of global volatility and domestic political frustration. Highlighting a "long week" defined by "may or may nots," James reported a single-source rumor of a 6:00 PM announcement by President Trump, potentially regarding a final "Real Agreement" to solidify the current fragile two-week ceasefire with Iran. The broadcast also analyzed the impact of Lloyd’s of London effectively paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz by cancelling maritime war insurance, leaving hundreds of tankers stranded because "without insurance, your propellers don't turn".
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    34 mins
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