Grand Strand Politics
🎙️ Grand Strand Politics
“The inside story of power, growth, and change along the Grand Strand.”
A local podcast from Randal Wallace Presents
A podcast covering the people, decisions, and issues shaping life along South Carolina’s Grand Strand—from Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach to Surfside Beach and across Horry County.
Local politics isn’t abstract—it affects growth, development, taxes, public safety, and the future of the community.
This show breaks down what’s happening, who’s involved, and what it means for residents, business owners, and voters across the Grand Strand.
From city council decisions to county-wide issues and election coverage, Grand Strand Politics provides context, insight, and a clear look at the forces shaping one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing regions.
🎧 What You’ll Hear
- Local elections and candidates
- Development and growth debates
- City and county decision-making
- The issues driving change across the Grand Strand
👉 If you live here, work here, or care about where the Grand Strand is headed—this is your guide to the conversation.
Episodes
54 episodes
What Is Coming Up in the Second Half of 2026 on The Wallace Podcast Network and books
An update about what is coming across our Wallace Podcast Network and an update on the three books we have coming out soon.
The South Carolina Run off Round Up (Season 3 Finale) Episode 47
In our Season Three finale we listen in on all the winners and those who came close to winning the South Carolina Run offs. As we set the stage for season four and the fall campaigns to come.
The Endorsements in the 2026 South Carolina Governor's and Attorney General's Run off Races with a bombshell ending..
GRAND STRAND POLITICS — Episode 46The Endorsements for the 2026 Runoff ElectionsGovernor and Attorney General of South CarolinaWith South Carolina's primary elections complete and the runoff campaigns e...
Primary Night 2026: Addresses for South Carolina Governor and U.S. Senator in both Primaries
Primary Night 2026Addresses for South Carolina Governor and U.S. Senator in Both PrimariesA Grand Strand Politics Special Election Night BroadcastElection night is one of the great traditions of America...
Alan Wilson and Mike Reichenbach for Governor Rally at the Boathouse in Myrtle Beach June 3, 2026
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTAlan Wilson and Mike Reichenbach for Governor RallyThe Boathouse, Myrtle Beach — June 3, 2026In this special event edition of Grand Strand Politics, we bring ...
The 150 year old GrandDaddy of them All!! A Day at the Galivants Ferry Stump ( Ernest Hollings & Joe Biden )
Looking Back at the Granddaddy of Them All!!A Day at the Galivants Ferry Stump with Ernest Hollings and Joe BidenSometimes politics isn't found in television studios, campaign headquarters, or social media feeds....
The Horry County Republican Stump from the Peanut Warehouse (Part 2) The South Carolina Statewide Candidates: U.S. Senate, Secretary of Agriculture, Governor and the Keynote Address by U.S. Representative Russell Fry R- SC 7th
In Part 2 of our special coverage of the Horry County Republican Stump from the historic Peanut Warehouse in Conway, the focus shifts from local races to the candidates seeking statewide and federal office in what is shaping up to be one...
The Horry County Republican Stump (part 1) The Local candidates: Horry County School Board, Horry County Council, and the South Carolina State Representatives event hosted by Autry Benton
The Horry County Republican Stump (Part 1)The Local Candidates: Horry County School Board, Horry County Council, and South Carolina State RepresentativesIn this special edition of Grand Strand Politics, we b...
LIndsey Graham at the Trestle in Conway S.C. on May 28, 2026
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTLindsey Graham at The Trestle in Conway, South CarolinaIn this special event edition of Grand Strand Politics, we bring you full coverage of Senator Lindsey Graham's campai...
Pamela Evette for South Carolina Governor Live from North Myrtle Beach May 26, 2026
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTLieutenant Governor Pamela Evette Campaign Event in Myrtle BeachIn this special event edition of Grand Strand Politics, we bring you coverage of a campaign stop by Pamela E...
The Myrtle Beach Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony May 23, 2026
In this special broadcast edition, we bring you the full dedication ceremony for the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Myrtle Beach — a moving and heartfelt tribute honoring the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who se...
South Carolina Attorney General Candidates Debate in Myrtle Beach Stephen Goldfinch, David Pascoe and David Stumbo Part 2
This is the second of two episodes where we let you listen in on the Attorney General's race debate from the Robert Reed Recreation Center in Myrtle Beach. This debate had some fireworks and it was also very informative. I think all three candi...
South Carolina Attorney General Candidates Debate in Myrtle Beach Stephen Goldfinch, David Pascoe and David Stumbo Part 1
This is the first of two episodes where we let you listen in on the Attorney General's race debate from the Robert Reed Recreation Center in Myrtle Beach. This debate had some fireworks and it was also very informative. I think all three candid...
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENT - LINDSEY GRAHAM SWING THROUGH MYRTLE BEACH part 2 - The Campaign Event Live from The Veteran's Cafe in Myrtle Beach
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTLindsey Graham Swing Through Myrtle Beach (Part 2) The Campaign Event — Live from the Veteran’s Cafe in Myrtle BeachIn Part 2 of our special coverage of Senator Lindsey G...
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENT - LINDSEY GRAHAM SWING THROUGH MYRTLE BEACH part 1 - The Logan's Law Press Conference with Stephen Federico and Congressman Russell Fry
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTLindsey Graham Swing Through Myrtle Beach (Part 1) The Logan’s Law Press Conference with Stephen Federico and Congressman Russell FryIn this special event edition of ...
Russell Fry South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidates Forum Part 2: : Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and Congressman Ralph Norman
Russell Fry South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidates Forum — Part 2Featuring Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and Congressman Ralph NormanIn this special rebroadcast edition, we continue ou...
Russell Fry South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidates Forum Part 1 : Senator Josh Kimbrell, and Attorney General Alan Wilson
Russell Fry South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidates Forum — Part 1Featuring Senator Josh Kimbrell and Attorney General Alan WilsonIn this special rebroadcast edition, we bring you Part 1 of the South Carolina Guberna...
A Housekeeping Episode to talk about Season Three Starting Now
Introducing our Third Season, and why it is beginning so quickly after the end of our Second Season. The coverage of the 2026 South Carolina Elections.
GRAND STRAND POLITICS Season Three Preview : The 2026 Election - Governor and U.S. Senate plus Horry County Council
GRAND STRAND POLITICS — Season Three PreviewThe 2026 Election: Governor, U.S. Senate, and Horry County CouncilSeason Three of Grand Strand Politics is here — and it begins with a look ahead to one of the mos...
THE JOHN BONSIGNOR INTERVIEW with Councilman Cam Crawford (Part 8, The Season Two Finale) Personalities and Politics (B) Rep. Mark Kelly, Governor Henry McMaster and we wrap it all up
The John Bonsignor Interview with Councilman Cam Crawford (Part 8 — Season Two Finale)Personalities and Politics (B): Rep. Mark Kelly, Governor Henry McMaster, and Closing ReflectionsIn Part 8 — the Season Two finale...
THE JOHN BONSIGNOR INTERVIEW with Councilman Cam Crawford (Part 7) Personalities and Politics (A) Henry Brown, Russell Fry, & Alan Clemmons
The John Bonsignor Interview with Councilman Cam Crawford (Part 7)Personalities and Politics (A): Henry Brown, Russell Fry, & Alan ClemmonsIn Part 7 of our continuing series, John Bonsignor and Horry County Counc...
THE JOHN BONSIGNOR INTERVIEW (Part 6 Special Edition) A Tribute to BENNIE SWAN, the Community Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee and BIG TALK
The John Bonsignor Interview (Part 6 — Special Edition)A Tribute to Bennie Swan, the Community Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee, and Big TalkIn Part 6 of our John Bonsignor series, we pause to h...
THE JOHN BONSIGNOR INTERVIEW with Councilman CAM CRAWFORD (Part 5) Congressman Henry Brown, The South Strand Republican Club, The TDF, & The Media
The John Bonsignor Interview with Councilman Cam Crawford (Part 5)Congressman Henry Brown, The South Strand Republican Club, The TDF, & The MediaIn Part 5 of our John Bonsignor series, we continue our second day ...
THE JOHN BONSIGNOR INTERVIEW (Part 4 Special Edition) A Rebroadcast of BIG TALK with Paul Gable and guest: Randal Wallace (currently the host of the Wallace Podcast Network) from 2018
The John Bonsignor Interview (Part 4 — Special Edition)A Rebroadcast of Big Talk with Paul Gable and Guest: Randal Wallace (2018)In Part 4 of our John Bonsignor series, we present a special edi...
THE JOHN BONSIGNOR INTERVIEW (Part 3) Broadcasting, Paris, the Philippines, and Betty Sue Bonsignor
The John Bonsignor Interview (Part 3)Broadcasting, Paris, the Philippines, and Betty Sue BonsignorIn Part 3 of our ongoing series, we explore the most personal chapter yet in the life of John Bonsignor — the e...