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Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

Master political strategist James Carville and revered journalist Al Hunt convenes a war room each week to discuss the battle for the soul of the nation! Join them as they gather the sharpest minds from across the country to see who has the most compelling case for the American people on the issues that matter most.

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90:54

217: Beating Boebert with Adam Frisch & Identity...

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/10/05

James and Al are joined by the congressional challenger to Lauren Boebert in Colorado, Adam Frish. They discuss the factors that led to her near defeat in the last election, his strategy of drawing a contrast between the chaos of MAGA rule and sane governance, and the importance of fighting to win back rural areas. Then they welcome Professor Yascha Mounk to explore the capitulation of pluralism to identity politics and ideological policing. Together, they explain how despite their good

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49:36

216: The Shutdown with Rep. Brendan Boyle

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/09/28

James and Al contrast Senator Menendez with the crimes of Trump, preview the Republican field before the debate, and welcome PA Congressman Brendan Boyle. They discuss the likelihood of a government shutdown at Republican hands, why it’s proof that MAGA owns the party, and the financial dangers it poses. From lost job creation, cuts to schools, leaving law enforcement and the military without pay, and raising the risk of recession, is this an opportunity to flip the congressional seats that

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77:09

215: 2024 Election Prospects with Elaine Kamarck &...

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/09/21

James and Al welcome election expert Elaine Kamarck to discuss the primary process, the placement of South Carolina as the first in the nation, presidential succession, and the impact of No Labels. Then they talk with VA Democratic Party Chairwoman Susan Swecker to break down the upcoming elections in her state, how MAGA has supplanted traditional Republicans, and why 2023’s elections are such an important bellwether. James and Al also advise the press on how they should handle Trump, lambast

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71:47

214: The Fight For Our Kids with Senator Chris Murphy

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/09/14

James and Al shame Republicans for threats of government shutdown and for prioritizing spending cuts that killed the expanded Child Tax Credit and threw millions of kids into poverty. Then they welcome Senator Chris Murphy to discuss the disastrous repeal of the assault weapons ban, celebrate Biden’s passage of a gun safety bill, and highlight the potential for a coalition of parents and youth to take further action. They also look at the electoral prospects in 2024 and ways to expand the

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63:15

213: Biden’s White House with Frank Foer & The...

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/09/07

James and Al welcome journalist Frank Foer for an inside look at the Biden White House, its strengths and policy successes, how his novel transition strategy kicked off a strong first year, and the factors defining the 2024 race as we head into the fall. Then, they talk with Professor Kathleen Belew to discuss the growing domestic threat of white power groups, how they operate and recruit, their obsession with controlling white women, and Trump’s role in fomenting energy around the great

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69:30

212: The State of The Economy with Roger Altman

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/08/31

James and Al lament the Trumpist takeover of the House Oversight Committee and the expiry of childcare support, and talk with financial maven Roger Altman. They look at the improving strength of the economy, and weigh the options of Jay Powell as the risks of recession and inflation's dangers seem to be declining. Then, they break down the effects of China’s economic malaise and why they won’t surpass us, and explain why one of our biggest upcoming challenges will be spending the massive funds

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63:34

211: The Media with Sarah Ellison

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/08/24

James and Al give their take on the Republican field going into their first debate and preview the current legal outlook of Trump and his co-conspirators on the heels of Rudy’s prison booking. They also break down why the national mood has soured despite positive economic numbers and welcome journalist Sarah Ellison to discuss the love-hate relationship between Trump and Fox, how to cover Donald, and why Tucker is growing irrelevant in the face of Murdoch’s media machine. Then, they explore why

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93:01

210: Trump’s Indictment & American History

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/08/17

James and Al are joined by Professor Morgan Cloud to explain the difference between the federal and Georgia state RICO statutes, why Trump was indicted there, and if it will split the Republican party. Then, they sit down with Professor Sean Wilentz to discuss how the way history is being taught is changing with the growing trend towards presentism and dive into how it affects coverage of the early days of the abolition movement in the United States. They also share their benchmark odds for

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73:27

209: Dropping A Bombs & F Bombs

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/08/10

James and Al celebrate the collapse of the DeSantis campaign and the recent show of strength by Democrats in midwestern Republican strongholds post Dobbs. Then, they’re joined by historian and author Evan Thomas to discuss the surrender of Japan during World War II after our decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a focus on the key decision makers in both countries. From there, they weigh the threats to bring back the use of nuclear weapons by Russia and look at what those involved during

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66:18

208: It's The Economy, Stupid w/ Professor Laura Tyson

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/08/03

James and Al emphasize how winning the upcoming elections is dependent on us all getting politically active and are joined by economics expert Professor Laura Tyson. Together, they give us the case for Bidenomics, explain the similarities and differences to what Clinton did, and why Democrats are historically far better for the economy than Republicans. Whether it’s the focus on bottom up and middle out growth, or infrastructure projects that create jobs and strengthen social support systems, they

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72:52

207: Building A Democratic Majority with Simon Rosenberg

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/07/27

James and Al explore the growing constitutional crisis in Israel, Team Trump’s legal troubles, and welcome master Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg to discuss growing the party’s share of the 2024 vote. They focus on the power of the Dobbs decision to split the Republican party and win over voters, the key demographics in the Democratic coalition in the 2024 elections, and how focusing on them and the GOTV effort can continue to grow the expanding majority that began with Bill Clinton. Will it

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58:36

206: Running Things with OMB Director Shalanda Young

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/07/20

James and Al take down the faltering DeSantis campaign and lay into the legal issues that will likely take down Trump and might prevent him from the nomination. They also welcome OMB Director Shalanda Young for a conversation about the politics of the South East, what it takes to rise to a position of leadership, and how government functions from the inside. Together, they discuss the way politics plays out on the ground, building legislative coalitions, and keeping the country going in the face

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86:36

205: Al Gore: Climate Crisis

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/07/13

With so many multi-faceted global issues requiring leadership, James and Al are joined by climate visionary and former Vice President Al Gore to discuss the challenges and hopes surrounding the plans to save the planet– plus their role in building a successful 21st century economy here at home. Then, they talk to Rep. Krishnamoorthi about how we should handle the escalating competition we face from China and the importance of planning ahead in a world facing resource shortages– before it’s too

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204: Chris Christie

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/07/06

James and Al are joined by Republican Presidential candidate Chris Christie to dive into how he plans to win the nomination, the legal issues facing Trump, and what his administration would prioritize. From there, Michael Kofman lays out the current state of the Russia-Ukraine War, and looks ahead to how it might end. During their conversation, James and Al also take the Supreme Court’s leadership to task for their politicized decisions and corruption, with an additional warning about the growing

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83:30

203: RUSSIA

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/06/29

James and Al look at how President Biden will hold up going into 2024, and welcome WaPo’s David Ignatius and USICH Executive Director Jeff Olivet to examine our most pressing international and domestic issues. David discusses the recent coup attempt in Russia, Donald’s mishandling of information, and what China might be thinking. From there, Jeff shares the intricacies of the homelessness crisis, what works, and how our politicians should address the issue.Email your questions to James and Al at

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83:48

202: #StillWinning w/ Ron Brownstein

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/06/22

James and Al shame Justice Alito and stand up for the necessary integrity of our legal system before being joined by revered journalist Ron Brownstein for a deep dive into the 2024 race. They look at how the public sees the assumed Biden/Trump match up, what things would be like if the dynamics were changed, and the strong Democratic bench that could help heal the increasingly dangerous political divide. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to

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76:56

201: Espionage w/ Fmr SecDef Bill Cohen

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/06/15

James and Al skewer Trump for continuing to publicly convict himself of the crimes he’s accused of, and emphasize the need for civic education to protect our democracy. They also speak with Fmr. Defense Secretary Bill Cohen for an analysis of how serious the charges facing Trump are, the implications for our alliances, and the importance of regulation to protect the lives of our people out in the field. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.

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68:30

200: Ro Khanna

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/06/08

James and Al are joined by Rep. Ro Khanna for a powerful and wide ranging conversation about the future. They discuss what should happen to Senator Feinstein’s seat, why “it’s the economy, stupid” and how to improve messaging, and weigh President Biden’s strengths and weaknesses– concluding there are risks, but his record has made him the best choice given the current challengers. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include

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67:13

199: The 4 F’s with Paul Begala (there’s actually 5)

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/06/01

James and Al take a moment to celebrate President Biden’s strong negotiation of the debt ceiling and welcome master strategist Paula Begala to talk politics, sports, faith, and the lay of the land in Texas. Does AG Ken Paxton’s fall and Republican overextension create an opportunity for Democrats in the Senate there? And more importantly, is Colin Allred the candidate to get it done? Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to

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75:40

198: Artificial Intelligence w/ MIT Prof. John Guttag

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2023/05/25

James and Al take on the growing debt ceiling debacle caused by Republican intransigence, and welcome Artificial Intelligence expert John Guttag of MIT to explore the novel technologies upending our notions of work. They cover how programs like ChatGPT will change the way companies do business, how politicians craft campaigns and messages, and what it all means for the future. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your

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