Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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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.

Recent Episodes

246: War & Peace with General John Allen
APR 25, 2024
246: War & Peace with General John Allen
<div>James and Al game out Trump’s prosecution, reluctantly give credit to Speaker Johnson, and castigate the SCOTUS, before welcoming retired General John Allen to discuss our place in world affairs.  They look at the effects of the foreign aid package, how to continue to support our allies, and the next phase of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars.  Their analysis also dives into the evolving duties of the Marine Corps, how warfare is waged on the information battlefield, the challenges that define our relationship with China, and the role of risk and vulnerability in successful diplomacy.  <br> <br> Email your questions to James and Al at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tweet them to<a href="http://www.twitter.com/@politicon"> @politicon</a>.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!<br> <br> <strong>Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CmBcr1ock&amp;list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC"><strong>Playlist</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>Get More From This Week’s Guest:</strong><br> <br> <strong>General John Allen:</strong><br> <a href="https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/602794/">Defense.gov</a> | <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/experts/john-r-allen/">Brookings Institution</a> | <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/medialibrary/assets/photo/29197">DHS.gov</a> | <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1576683/john-j-allen-jr/">AF.mil</a> | <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/book/turning-point/">Author of “Turning Point”</a> | <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/books/future-war-and-the-defence-of-europe/">Author of “Future War”</a><br> <br> <strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Lomi:</strong><br> Turn your food waste into plant-food at the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code <strong>WARROOM</strong> to save $50 at <a href="https://lomi.com/products/lomi-bloom?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=warroom">lomi.com/warroom</a><br> <br> <strong>Miracle Made:</strong><br> For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets plus an extra 20% off with 3 free towels, use promo code <strong>WARROOM</strong> when you go to <a href="https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_Warroom&amp;utm_medium=Podcasting&amp;utm_campaign=Warroom">trymiracle.com/warroom</a><br> <br> <strong>3 Day Blinds:</strong><br> For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to <a href="https://www.3dayblinds.com/landing-page-002?adkey=MC39830&amp;utm_source=incrementalmedia&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_term=none&amp;utm_content=bogo50&amp;utm_campaign=3db_podcast_im_politicswarroomjamescarvillealhunt_202404_bogo50">3DayBlinds.com/warroom</a> </div>
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74 MIN
245: Convicting Trump & Finding The Center with Fred Wertheimer & Billy Ray
APR 18, 2024
245: Convicting Trump & Finding The Center with Fred Wertheimer & Billy Ray
<div>James and Al dive into Congress’ handling of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and analyze the politically transformative effects of Dobbs on the Republican party.  Then they welcome legal expert Fred Wertheimer to discuss the progression of Trump’s first criminal trial, how the charges can be proven, and developments in the other legal challenges confronting him.  They also are joined by political strategist Billy Ray to explore how identity politics have moved Democrats away from effective messaging, the changes the party needs to make, and why appealing to the center will lead to generational wins.<br> <br> Email your questions to James and Al at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tweet them to<a href="http://www.twitter.com/@politicon"> @politicon</a>.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!<br> <br> <strong>Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CmBcr1ock&amp;list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC"><strong>Playlist</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>Get More From This Week’s Guests:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Fred Wertheimer:</strong><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/fredwertheimer?lang=en">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/author/wertheimerfred/">Just Security</a> | <a href="https://www.wertheimerlipton.com/">Wertheimer Lipton</a> | <a href="https://democracy21.org/about-us/staff">Democracy 21</a><br> <br> <strong>Billy Ray:</strong><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/BillyRay5229">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://commondefense.us/billy-ray-bio">Common Defense</a> | <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0712753/">IMDB</a> <br> <br> <strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Reel Paper:</strong><br> Get 30% off a subscription and free shipping on sustainable paper products for your home when you go to <a href="https://reelpaper.superfiliate.com/WARROOM">reelpaper.com/warroom</a> and use promo code: <strong>WARROOM</strong><br> <br> <strong>ExpressVPN:</strong><br> Control your data, defend your privacy, and protect yourself online with 3 free months on a VPN plan when you go to <a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/warroom">expressvpn.com/warroom</a> </div>
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79 MIN
244: Supreme Allied Commander for The War On Women - Senator Tina Smith
APR 11, 2024
244: Supreme Allied Commander for The War On Women - Senator Tina Smith
<div>James and Al decry Islamophobia and welcome MN Senator Tina Smith to discuss foreign relations and the Dobbs decision’s role in our politics.  Following anti-abortion revanchism under the Comstock Act and extreme restrictions in red states, they analyze how to fight back by enacting legislation to secure women’s rights, the policies that will energize young voters, and what it will take to win state and national elections.  They also strategize about how to overcome pro-Putin Republicans in the House to get support to Ukraine, secure an Israel-Hamas cease fire, and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. <br> <br> Email your questions to James and Al at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tweet them to<a href="http://www.twitter.com/@politicon"> @politicon</a>.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!<br> <br> <strong>Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CmBcr1ock&amp;list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC"><strong>Playlist</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>Get More From This Week’s Guest:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Senator Tina Smith:</strong><br> <a href="https://www.smith.senate.gov/">Senate.gov</a> | <a href="https://tinaforminnesota.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SenTinaSmith?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://mn.gov/mdva/news/legislative-updates/congressional-corner/tina-smith.jsp">MN.gov</a><br> <br> <strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Total Gym:</strong><br> For an ADDITIONAL 20% off your order, head to <a href="http://totalgymdirect.com/warroom">TotalGymDirect.com/warroom</a> <br> <br> <strong>Beam:</strong><br> Sleep better with Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to <a href="https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=sponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=warroom&amp;variant=39994089898039&amp;selling_plan=787415095">shopbeam.com/warroom</a> and use code: <strong>WARROOM</strong><br> <br> <strong>Miracle Made:</strong><br> For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets plus an extra 20% off with 3 free towels, use promo code <strong>WARROOM</strong> when you go to <a href="https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_Warroom&amp;utm_medium=Podcasting&amp;utm_campaign=Warroom">trymiracle.com/warroom</a> </div>
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68 MIN
243: The Court & The Constitution with Justice Stephen Breyer
APR 4, 2024
243: The Court & The Constitution with Justice Stephen Breyer
<div>James and Al critique coastal elitism, explore how the Israel-Gaza war ends, and welcome Justice Breyer to discuss the role of the Supreme Court and its judges.  They compare textualism and pragmatism using Justice Scalia as a foil, weigh the factors that go into reading the Constitution, debate politics’ place on the bench, review the ethics governing the court, and look at why public approval of the judicial branch is plummeting.  In their conversation they also break down the language of the 2nd Amendment, explain how history is the ultimate arbiter of past decisions, and call on us to listen to one another to find compromise where we can.<br> <br> Email your questions to James and Al at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tweet them to<a href="http://www.twitter.com/@politicon"> @politicon</a>.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!<br> <br> <strong>Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CmBcr1ock&amp;list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC"><strong>Playlist</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>Get More From This Week’s Guest:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Justice Stephen Breyer:</strong><br> <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx">SupremeCourt.gov</a> | <a href="https://www.oyez.org/justices/stephen_g_breyer">Oyez</a> | <a href="https://hls.harvard.edu/faculty/stephen-breyer/">Harvard</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephen-Breyer/author/B004MSRH2A?ref=ap_rdr&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true">Author of “Reading The Constitution” &amp; Other Books</a><br> <br> <strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Miracle Made:</strong><br> For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets plus an extra 20% off with 3 free towels, use promo code <strong>WARROOM</strong> when you go to <a href="https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_Warroom&amp;utm_medium=Podcasting&amp;utm_campaign=Warroom">trymiracle.com/warroom</a> </div>
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81 MIN
242: March Madness with John Feinstein
MAR 28, 2024
242: March Madness with John Feinstein
<div>James and Al take Rep. Jim Jordan to task for continuing to spew lies about the 2020 election and review the status of Trump’s many trials, their possible outcomes, and their effect on the race.  They also debate what NBC’s firing of Ronna McDaniel says about the state of network journalism, and weigh how RFK Jr. affects the election after his vice presidential pick.  Author and sports journalist John Feinstein joins them to discuss March Madness, the business of sports, Pete Rose’s fall from grace, all time sports greats, the best city for sports, and more. <br> <br> Short note on audio quality: <br> Due to unforeseen technical issues we had to record this episode on Zoom without our professional microphones and audio interfaces! <br> Please excuse the slightly diminished audio quality. <br> <br> Email your questions to James and Al at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tweet them to<a href="http://www.twitter.com/@politicon"> @politicon</a>.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!<br> <br> <strong>Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CmBcr1ock&amp;list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC"><strong>Playlist</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a><br> <br> <strong>Get More From This Week’s Guests</strong><br> <br> <strong>John Feinstein:</strong><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/JFeinsteinBooks">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/john-feinstein/">WaPo</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/John-Feinstein/e/B000AQ72DC/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">Author</a><br> <br> <strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Miracle Made:</strong><br> For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets plus an extra 20% off with 3 free towels, use promo code <strong>WARROOM</strong> when you go to <a href="https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_Warroom&amp;utm_medium=Podcasting&amp;utm_campaign=Warroom">trymiracle.com/warroom</a><br> <br> <strong>Total Gym:</strong><br> For an ADDITIONAL 20% off your order, head to <a href="http://totalgymdirect.com/warroom">TotalGymDirect.com/warroom</a> <br> <br> <br> </div>
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86 MIN