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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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177: Ringing In The New Year

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/12/29

With 2023 almost here, James and Al ring in the new year with friends George Stevens, Jill Abramson, Fred Wertheimer, and Jane Mayer. Together, they discuss the current state of the media and entertainment, before forecasting the political future of the speakership, the presidency, dark money, and the Ukraine-Russia war– with a solid takedown of lying George Santos. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we

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176: Mary & Judy

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/12/22

With Christmas just around the corner, James and Al welcome their wives Judy Woodruff and Mary Matalin to ring in the season with some holiday stories. Then, they take on the corruption of the Republican party, contrast Trump and Nixon, and lay out the perils of dark money and why it’s a winning issue. Should the Democrats be focused on the big issues with more than 2/3rds support instead of wedge topics catering to the base? Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or

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175: Butt Plugs & Dildos

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/12/15

James and Al summon political consultant and the mastermind behind the win of Senator Warnock in Georgia, Quentin Fulks, to analyze how their campaign won its critical run-off election for majority control. They also discuss the ways campaigns in swing states can broaden their appeal, how to bring voters with Democratic sympathies back to the polls, and what it might look like if the party adopted a 50 state strategy. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them

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174: After Georgia with Michael McDonald

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/12/08

James and Al are joined by UF Political Science Prof. Michael McDonald to discuss the factors that led to the re-election of Sen. Warnock in GA, the weakness of MAGA, and how minorities and turn-out play a key role in victory. They also look at the issues that bring voters to the polls, why Democrats overperformed expectations in the midterms, and what to do to make sure it keeps happening in 2024 and beyond. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to

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173: Glob of Protoplasm

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/12/01

James and Al are joined by Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego for a wide ranging conversation covering everything from the prospects of the newly elected House and who might lead each party, to the desires of AZ voters and how to keep the state voting Blue. They also do a deep dive into border issues, focusing on how to support immigration and win elections with smart and nuanced policy. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to

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172: Dark Money

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/11/24

In this special episode exploring the pernicious effects of dark money on our politics, James and Al welcome Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, investigative journalist Jane Mayer, and former AZ AG Terry Goddard. They dive into how dark money is corrupting our political parties, the Supreme Court, and our electoral systems, while naming some of the biggest offenders. More importantly, they also share the ways we can fight back! Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet

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171: Ro Khanna & Tyler Bridges

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/11/17

James and Al take on the greed of oil companies and the dark money fueling the Republican takeover of the judicial system before bringing on Rep. Ro Khanna to explore the role of progressives, how they play into the future of liberalism, and their place in the Democratic party. Then, they pivot to author Tyler Bridges to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the infamous Stanford v. Cal football game. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make

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170: Election Aftermath with Robert Draper

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/11/10

With the midterm results continuing to come in with a strong showing for Democrats, James and Al bring on NYT contributor and author of ‘Weapons of Mass Delusion’ Robert Draper to dive into why many expectations of a red wave got upended. They cover the weaknesses of the Republican candidates, the electoral hazards of playing into Trumpian delusions, and if the Right has finally been taken to task by voters. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to

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169: Midterms By The Numbers with Stanley Greenberg

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/11/03

James and Al fire off on the forces in the Democratic Party driving away voters and bring on pollster Stanley Greenberg to explore the numbers behind the issues that are defining the midterms. They examine how proposed policy and language affects the electorate with a view towards what works and what doesn’t, before diving into elections in Israel and other countries around the world. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to

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168: PA & UK with Ed Luce and Jonathan Tamari

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/10/27

James and Al bring on Associate Editor of the Financial Times Ed Luce to discuss the fall of Liz Truss, the high turnover of the UK’s Prime Ministers, and what to expect going forward under Rishi Sunak. Then, they’re joined by expert on Pennsylvania politics Jonathan Tamari from the Philadelphia Inquirer to lay out the factors defining the midterm races there, weigh the candidates, and look ahead to what to expect on November 8th. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com

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167: From Georgia to Iran with David Ignatius &...

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/10/20

Facing a world in chaos and with early voting in Georgia surprising observers, James and Al bring on foreign policy expert David Ignatius and Georgia political specialist Stephen Fowler to break down the latest. In their discussion, they look at the state of the midterm elections in Georgia after the debates, and explore the latest from the Ukraine War, and the growing political discontent in Iran. Do we dare hope Iran can one day become an ally? Email your questions to James and Al at

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166: The Battle for Arizona with Yvonne Wignett Sanchez

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/10/13

Now that the midterms are only a few weeks away, James and Al summon WaPo political reporter and Arizona expert Yvonne Wignett Sanchez for a deep dive into the crucial gubernatorial and senate races there. In their analysis, they discuss the impact of MAGA extremism and transplanted voters, the decisive importance of latinos and suburbanites, and compare the candidates while looking ahead to 2024. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make

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165: Michael Kofman & Howard Wilkinson

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/10/06

James and Al let loose on the hypocrisy of Herschel Walker and the so-called Religious Right, and bring on veteran Ohio political analyst Howard Wilkinson to look at the Democrats’ midterm prospects there. Then, they welcome military analyst Michael Kofman to break down the latest developments in the Ukraine War including annexation, the nuclear option, conscription, and more. Is Russia finally on the ropes? Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to

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164: Nevada Midterms with Jon Ralston

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/09/29

James and Al emphasize the importance of addressing climate change in light of the massive storms brewing on the East Coast, and give us a general overview of the state of the midterms with just over a month left. Then, they bring on Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston to break down the politics of his state, and how we can expect Democrats to do there in the upcoming election. 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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163: Introducing: It Was Said Season 2

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/09/28

It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful, impactful, and timeless speeches in history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author-historian Jon Meacham, this documentary podcast series takes you through another season of ten generation-defining speeches. Meacham, along with top historians, authors and journalists, offers expert insight and analysis into the origins, the orator, and

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162: Tar Heel Politics with Michael Bitzer

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/09/22

James and Al lay out how the Republican electorate is pushing the party’s candidates towards extremism and call on people of faith to stand up for immigrants and refugees. Then, they bring on Catawba College’s Politics Chair Michael Bitzer to analyze the prospects of Democrats in North Carolina’s midterms. Will changing demographics reverse the state’s rightward turn? Keep a close watch on Cabarrus County! Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to

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161: The State of Wisconsin with Ben Wikler

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/09/15

James and Al give an update on the politics of the Ukraine War and the ongoing fight for our rights. Then, they bring on Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler to analyze the gubernatorial and senate races in his state, expound on the quality of the candidates, and tell us how to make an impact. Will extremism and retrograde Republican policies deliver them big losses in this crucial midterm election? Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to

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160: Michigan Midterms with Bill Ballenger

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/09/08

James and Al are joined by Bill Ballenger of the Ballenger Report for a thorough look at the midterm prospects for Democrats in the key swing state of Michigan. Together, they analyze the impact of recent political developments from Dobbs to the Mar-a-Lago seizure on our elections, the growing fissure in the Republican Party, and the shrinking chances of a red wave. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we

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159: A history lesson with Stephen Kotkin

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/09/01

James and Al are joined by foreign affairs and Russian expert Stephen Kotkin for a deep dive into the history of the Soviet Union, how Putin is running the country in its aftermath, and the current state of the war in Ukraine. What role do the United States and the European powers have in repulsing their aggression? Will Ukraine hold firm? And how does the conflict impact the world? Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to

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158: Richard Ben Veniste & Mark Leibovich

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2022/08/25

James and Al are joined by Watergate Special Prosecutor Richard Ben Veniste to break down the differences between Trump and Nixon, and look at the role of the DOJ now that it’s faced with Trump’s crimes. Then, they welcome premiere journalist Mark Leibovich to discuss the state of the country, Trump’s impact on the nation, and why journalists need to stand up for their political beliefs. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to

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