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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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78:49

326: The Ides of September with Ron Brownstein

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/09/04

James and Al lay out the state of the country as we get further away from the 2024 election, weigh the impact of the potential government shutdown, and investigate the implications of the ongoing Epstein scandal. Then, they welcome esteemed journalist Ron Brownstein to game out how the Democrats can revitalize the party, explain the need for centrism, and how to stop the progress of authoritarianism under Trump. They also discuss how Democrats can move beyond the hot topics on social media to win

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87:23

325: Hoist The Jolly Roger with Rahm Emanuel & Rob Sand

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/08/28

James and Al dissect the lawlessness of the Trump administration and welcome former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. They discuss the role that government plays in law enforcement, explain the differences between Republicans and Democrats, lay out where he disagrees, and explain his approach to politics and governance. Then, they are joined by IA gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand to explain the exciting surge in how Democrats are polling, how he plans on revitalizing the party’s appeal in the mid-west,

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84:31

324: Defeating Putin & Winning At Home

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/08/21

James and Al sound the alarm over the damage MAGA is causing to the economy and lay out how Trump’s tax policies will hurt the working class. Then, they welcome the NYT’s David Sanger to discuss the rapidly shifting situation in Ukraine in the aftermath of Trump’s meeting with Putin and look at the long-ranging implications the resolution of the war has on international security and our European allies. They also speak with IA Rep. Josh Turek about the issues and tactics that can win in his state

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87:11

323: War & Crime with Craig Symonds

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/08/14

James and Al castigate Trump for his attempt to militarize the Capitol, and call out his false claims about crime, and discuss how Democrats can make it a winning issue when the numbers are in their favor. Then, they look ahead to upcoming elections before welcoming military historian Craig Symonds. In the wake of Al’s trip to Normandy, Craig and Al celebrate V-J Day, review the strategy that won the war, weigh the pros and cons of using the atomic bomb, explaining the difference between

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79:00

322: Trump’s Plunging Polls with Professor Alexander...

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/08/07

James and Al break down the redistricting battle being led by Texas and explore what it means for upcoming elections. Then, they look at the political effects of the ongoing Epstein scandal, declining crime rates, and the perilous status of the judiciary in the face of an out-of-control executive branch before welcoming UMass Amherst Professor Alexander Theodoridis. Together, they lay out the reasons behind Trump’s plunging approval ratings, focusing on his overly harsh immigration policies, the

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57:53

321: The Epstein Conspiracy with Judd Legum

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/07/31

James and Al emphasize the need to wield the terrible effects of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ against Republicans going forward, as well as the benefits of focusing on the economic peril of everyday Americans going into the midterms. Then, they welcome thought-leader Judd Legum to look at the continuing appeal of MAGA, Trump’s connection to Epstein, his grifts, and if he’ll be held to account. They also break down the massive grifts that the administration is running on the country and its

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68:07

320: A Real Alternative with Governor Wes Moore

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/07/24

James and Al welcome Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, to discuss the biggest issues plaguing our cities, including crime, immigration, and education– specifically looking at how we can make our cities safer, deliver on the country’s promise, and deliver results for future generations. Then, our hosts revisit the most toxic members of the Trump administration, respond to Hunter Biden’s call out of James, and look at the role of media in determining the our shared future. They also demand that the

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319: Who Is The Worst

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/07/21

Albert Hunt and James Carville discuss the results of a survey identifying the most dangerous Trump appointees. They delve into the implications of their actions, particularly focusing on figures like Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Stephen Miller. The discussion also touches on the credibility of media outlets in reporting on these figures and their influence on American politics.

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76:19

318: A World In The Shadows with Shane Harris

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/07/17

James and Al pay tribute to legendary journalist Dan Balz, examine the state of the country, analyze Trump’s performance so far, and announce the top vote-getter for the title of the most dangerous member of the administration. Do you think you know who it is? Then, they welcome Shane Harris of The Atlantic to discuss the battle between Trump and the intelligence community. They look at the validity of the Steele Dossier, his multiple impeachments, and game out what comes next. They also review

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77:40

317: How Democrats Lost America with Josh Dawsey

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/07/10

VOTE FOR THE WORST OF THE TRUMP ADMINJames and Al exciorate the Republican controlled government for passing Trump’s insane budget, tear into the lackeys supporting the regime, and call upon you to vote in the attached survey to decide who is truly the worst of the worst in the Trump era. Then, they welcome Josh Dawsey from the WSJ and author of “2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America” for a deep dive into the inner machinations of a Democratic party that seemed to

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98:47

316: It’s July 2nd, Stupid

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/07/03

VOTE FOR THE WORST OF THE TRUMP ADMINJames and Al castigate our corporate masters and the oligarchs in control of Fox before welcoming historian Joseph Ellis to celebrate the founding and tell some of its finest stories. They discuss the legacy of our earliest politicians, explain why July 2nd is a better date for a national holiday, and whether our democracy will continue to survive over the course of future generations. Then they welcome award-winning filmmaker Eva Orner to continue to expose

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60:31

315: How To be An Opposition with Senator Chris Murphy

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/06/26

VOTE FOR THE WORST OF THE TRUMP ADMINJames and Al welcome Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy to lay out the implications of our attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, explore the risk of blowback in the face of regime change, and investigate the role of Israel and our domestic MIC in our foreign policy. They also examine the threats Trump’s budget bill poses to the country, particularly those who rely on social programs. Then, our hosts discuss Mamdani’s win in the NYC Mayoral primary, and what his

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82:44

314: Middle East Redux with Professor Vali Nasr

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/06/19

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficialJames and Al castigate Trump’s narcissistic military parade and contrast his authoritarian impulses with the protestors standing up for democracy. Then, they welcome Iran expert, Professor Vali Nasr, to discuss Iranian-US relations, Israel’s attacks, and the staying power of the Ayatollah’s regime. In their conversation, they explore the potential responses we might see following attacks on Iran’s nuclear

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72:09

313: Z-Big with Ed Luce

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/06/12

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficialJames and Al dissect the political forces engaged in the battle for L.A. being waged between California and the Trump Administration, exposing the authoritarian tactics deployed against MAGA’s political opposition. Then, they welcome Financial Times Editor Ed Luce to discuss the legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski by comparing his diplomatic approach to that of Henry Kissinger, and reviewing the aftermath of the

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67:07

312: The Haves & The Have-Yachts with Evan Osnos

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/06/05

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficialJames and Al celebrate the daring attack by Ukrainian forces against the Russian Air Force and put Trump through the wringer for his treatment of vets and the military while neglecting our allies. From there, they look at how Democrats can take advantage and welcome journalist Evan Osnos. Together, they expose the perils of wealth inequality in our new Gilded Age, explore what the policies addressing

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67:47

311: Deadly, Dangerous, Decline with Larry Summers

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/05/29

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficialJames and Al welcome former Harvard University President and U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to defend the university system against Trump and his attacks on science, offer the system some tough love by laying out the policies that have lowered their public perception, and explain why their actions contribute to the extreme reputation of Democrats. They also highlight how the economy has historically

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64:25

310: It’s The Keystone State For A Reason with Rep....

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/05/22

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficialJames and Al give their take on the growing news surrounding Biden’s health problems in the final days of his presidency and reemphasize why they were calling for a fresh face to represent the party before welcoming Congressman from PA, Brendan Boyle. They discuss the dangers of the Republican budget, lay out its failure to constrain costs in light of DOGE cuts, and highlight how it has also ignored the

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309: Politics NOT As Usual with Senator Angus King

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/05/15

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficialJames and Al call out how Trump continues catering to authoritarians around the world and stand up for diversity-focused policies in the military and civil service before welcoming Independent Senator from Maine, Angus King. They discuss the dangers of Trump’s guardrail-free presidency, looking at whether the administration will protect Medicaid for the millions of Americans who rely on it, the effect of

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46:15

308: Time For A Democratic Schism with Rep. Ro Khanna

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/05/08

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficialJames and Al rip the Trump family’s use of crypto for personal enrichment, chastise the Democrat elites, and call for bottom-up activism to help the party build an enduring majority before welcoming Silicon Valley Rep. Ro Khanna. They discuss the need for unified messaging when there is a risk of intra-party strife after the election loss, the importance of party discipline, and how to address immigration

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79:43

307: 100 Days Of Trump with Ryan Lizza

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt ·

2025/05/01

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficialJames and Al unmask the disastrous impact of Trump’s first 100 days on our economy and democratic principles, call for a revitalization of America’s global leadership, and lay out the need for our media to push back against Executive Branch excesses before welcoming the founder of Telos.news, veteran D.C. journalist, Ryan Lizza. They discuss the legacy media’s struggle to cover Trump, the pernicious

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