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.

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373: From D-Day To The Strait Of Hormuz with Max Boot & Nick Mueller
JUN 4, 2026
373: From D-Day To The Strait Of Hormuz with Max Boot & Nick Mueller
<div> <p>250 Year Competition<br>Vote for which of Trump’s insiders you think the Founding Fathers would send back to England<br><a href="https://forms.gle/M2Zm4TZjahwNSNmWA"><strong>CLICK HERE TO VOTE</strong></a></p><p>James and Al review the performance of Democrats in Tuesday’s elections, examining what it can tell us about the midterms, the quality of the candidates, and the importance of keeping voters engaged to drive turnout.  Then, they welcome the Council on Foreign Relations’ Max Boot to discuss Trump’s foreign policy, his relationship with the intelligence community, and the wars in Iran and Ukraine.  Afterward, they are joined by the President and CEO Emeritus of the National WWII Museum, Nick Mueller, to reflect on the anniversary of D-Day, the legacy of WWII, and the value of educating future generations about its impact.</p><p>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! </p><p><strong>More from James and Al:</strong></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from Politics War Room and Politicon.</strong></p><p><strong>Watch </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs68BK1IapZNrImkfHwJEDOXy"><strong>Politics War Room</strong></a><strong> &amp; </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC&amp;si=LjHdxLBHye_bgi7d"><strong>James Carville Explains</strong></a><strong> on YouTube.</strong></p><p><strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a></p><p>Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary <strong>CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID</strong> by following James on X <a href="https://x.com/JamesCarville?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@jamescarville</a> and his new TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realjamescarville">@realjamescarville</a></p><p><strong>Get More From This Week’s Guest: </strong></p><p><strong>Nick Mueller: </strong><a href="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/about-us/our-team/museum-founders/gordon-h-nick-mueller">The National WWII Museum</a> | <a href="https://lsupress.org/author/gordon-h-nick-mueller/">LSU Press</a></p><p><strong>Max Boot: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MaxBoot?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@maxboot">Threads</a> | <a href="https://www.maxboot.net/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/max-boot/">WaPo</a> | <a href="https://www.cfr.org/expert/max-boot">CFR</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&amp;rh=p_27%3AMax+Boot&amp;s=relevancerank&amp;text=Max+Boot&amp;ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1">Author</a> </p><p><strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>DeleteMe:</strong><br>Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to <a href="http://www.joindeleteme.com/WARROOM">www.joindeleteme.com/WARROOM</a> and use promo code <strong>WARROOM</strong> at checkout.</p><p><strong>Quince:</strong><br>Upgrade your summer fashion and get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to <a href="http://quince.com/warroom">quince.com/warroom</a><strong>.  </strong>Now available in Canada.</p><p><strong>Hers WL:</strong><br>Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit <a href="http://forhers.com/warroom">forhers.com/warroom</a> to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.</p><p><strong>3 Day Blinds:</strong><br>For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to <a href="http://3dayblinds.com/WARROOM">3DayBlinds.com/WARROOM</a>  </p></div>
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372: Texas & Beyond with Mayor Chaz Molder
MAY 28, 2026
372: Texas & Beyond with Mayor Chaz Molder
<div> <p>James and Al report on the Texas primary results and the opportunity to take advantage of a Blue shift following the controversial win of Ken Paxton, pressure Democrats to avoid the strategic mistakes of 2024, and game out how to win in other Red states in the wake of the gerrymandering war.  Then they welcome Columbia, Tennessee’s Mayor, Chaz Molder, to discuss his congressional campaign against ultra MAGA Andy Ogles, the corruption of his opponent, how to appeal to independents and the other side of the aisle, and the evolution of Tennessee politics.</p><p>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! </p><p><strong>More from James and Al:</strong></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from Politics War Room and Politicon.</strong></p><p><strong>Watch </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs68BK1IapZNrImkfHwJEDOXy"><strong>Politics War Room</strong></a><strong> &amp; </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC&amp;si=LjHdxLBHye_bgi7d"><strong>James Carville Explains</strong></a><strong> on YouTube.</strong></p><p><strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a></p><p>Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary <strong>CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID</strong> by following James on X <a href="https://x.com/JamesCarville?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@jamescarville</a> and his new TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realjamescarville">@realjamescarville</a></p><p><strong>Get More From This Week’s Guest: </strong></p><p><strong>Mayor Chaz Molder: </strong><a href="https://chazmolder.com/">Campaign Website</a> | <a href="http://columbiatn.gov/">ColumbiaTN.gov</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayorchazmolder/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chazmolder/?hl=en">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Mentioned On The Show:</strong></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/blf9uJICHmo">Al appears on The Colbert Report</a></p><p><strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Superpower:</strong><br>Head to <a href="http://superpower.com/">Superpower.com</a> and use code <strong>WARROOM</strong> at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod</p><p><strong>Hers WL:</strong><br>Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit <a href="http://forhers.com/warroom">forhers.com/warroom</a> to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.</p></div>
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69 MIN
371: Trump's Slush Fund with Fred Wertheimer
MAY 21, 2026
371: Trump's Slush Fund with Fred Wertheimer
<div> <p>James and Al report on this week’s elections, breaking down Trump’s continued dominance in the Republican party, Democrats' ability to win over party switchers, and an energized Black electorate.  Then, they call out the miscalculations Trump made in the Iran war and expose the effect of media ownership on the political landscape before welcoming government accountability advocate Fred Wertheimer.  They discuss Trump’s settlement with the IRS, the ways he’s enriched himself and his supporters, the difference between the Trump and Biden DOJ, and the dangers of corruption.</p><p>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! </p><p><strong>More from James and Al:</strong></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from Politics War Room and Politicon.</strong></p><p><strong>Watch </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs68BK1IapZNrImkfHwJEDOXy"><strong>Politics War Room</strong></a><strong> &amp; </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC&amp;si=LjHdxLBHye_bgi7d"><strong>James Carville Explains</strong></a><strong> on YouTube.</strong></p><p><strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a></p><p>Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary <strong>CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID</strong> by following James on X <a href="https://x.com/JamesCarville?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@jamescarville</a> and his new TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realjamescarville">@realjamescarville</a></p><p><strong>Get More From This Week’s Guest: </strong></p><p><strong>Fred Wertheimer: </strong><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></p><p><strong>Mentioned On The Show:</strong></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/blf9uJICHmo">Al appears on The Colbert Report</a></p><p><strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Mint Mobile:</strong><br>Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at <a href="http://mintmobile.com/warroom">mintmobile.com/warroom</a></p><p><strong>DeleteMe:</strong><br>Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to <a href="http://joindeleteme.com/warroom">joindeleteme.com/warroom</a> and use<br>promo code <strong>WARROOM</strong> at checkout.</p><p><strong>Miracle Made:</strong><br>Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! 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> and use the code <strong>WARROOM</strong> to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.</p></div>
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369: Trump Goes To China with Evan Osnos and Paul & Stefanie Taylor
MAY 14, 2026
369: Trump Goes To China with Evan Osnos and Paul & Stefanie Taylor
<div> <p>James and Al game out the gerrymandering war, call out the SCOTUS for its voting rights decision, declare inflation’s return as an election issue, and lament Trump’s imprint on the Republican party, with a look at how it all will affect the midterm elections.  Then, they are joined by The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos in Beijing to discuss the Trump-Xi meeting, Taiwan, China’s ongoing rise, its relationship with Iran, and the AI war.  Afterward, they welcome Paul and Stefanie Taylor to reflect on aging and the boomer generation’s legacy in our culture and politics.</p><p>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! </p><p><strong>More from James and Al:</strong></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from Politics War Room and Politicon.</strong></p><p><strong>Watch </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs68BK1IapZNrImkfHwJEDOXy"><strong>Politics War Room</strong></a><strong> &amp; </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC&amp;si=LjHdxLBHye_bgi7d"><strong>James Carville Explains</strong></a><strong> on YouTube.</strong></p><p><strong>James Carville &amp; Al Hunt have launched the </strong><a href="http://www.politicswarroom.com/"><strong>Politics War Room Substack</strong></a></p><p>Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary <strong>CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID</strong> by following James on X <a href="https://x.com/JamesCarville?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@jamescarville</a> and his new TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realjamescarville">@realjamescarville</a></p><p><strong>Get More From This Week’s Guests: </strong></p><p><strong>Evan Osnos: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/eosnos">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/evan-osnos">The New Yorker</a> | <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/people/evan-osnos/">Brookings Institution</a> | <a href="https://www.evanosnos.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Evan+Osnos&amp;i=audible&amp;ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1">Author</a></p><p><strong>Paul Taylor: </strong><a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/paul-taylor/">Pew</a> | <a href="https://authorpaultaylor.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Getting-Old-Boomers-Generation-ebook/dp/B0GWZDS9WM">Author</a></p><p><strong>Stefanie Taylor: </strong><a href="https://authorpaultaylor.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Getting-Old-Boomers-Generation-ebook/dp/B0GWZDS9WM">Author</a></p><p><strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Boxie:</strong><br>For a limited time, get 30% off your order when you head to <a href="http://boxiecat.com/WARROOM">Boxiecat.com/WARROOM</a> and use code <strong>WARROOM</strong></p><p><strong>3 Day Blinds:</strong><br>For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to <a href="http://3dayblinds.com/WARROOM">3DayBlinds.com/WARROOM</a></p><p><strong>Smalls:</strong><br>Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to <a href="http://smalls.com/WARROOM">Smalls.com/WARROOM</a></p></div>
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102 MIN