Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

<div> <p>James and Al blast Trump for his increasingly crazy governance and game out the implications for the country, before taking a detour into the exciting turnaround of the championship-winning Hoosiers.  Then, they welcome Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi to discuss the administration's provocative and flailing attempt to control Greenland and the situation in Venezuela after the arrest of Maduro.  From there, they pivot to the chaotic operations of ICE, the dire need to reform our immigration system so that things don’t escalate further, and review what Congress is doing in the lead-up to midterms.</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>Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/CongressmanRaja?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/">House.gov</a> | <a href="https://rajaforcongress.com/">Website</a> </p><p><strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Mint Mobile:</strong><br>Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless.  Plans start at $15/month at <a href="http://mintmobile.com/WARROOM">MintMobile.com/WARROOM</a></p><p><strong>Trust &amp; Will:</strong><br>Get 20% off when you go to <a href="http://trustandwill.com/">trustandwill.com /WARROOM</a></p><p><strong>Smalls:</strong><br>Smalls New Year’s Special -  get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to <a href="http://smalls.com/WARROOM">Smalls.com/WARROOM</a></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. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod</p></div>

<div> <p>James and Al sound the alarm over Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, explore the repercussions of his war on the Federal Reserve and the DOJ, and break down the political dynamics in the Senate and at the state level while investigating whether Democratic candidates are ready to meet the moment.  Then, they welcome The Atlantic’s Franklin Foer to discuss the massive reductions in the federal workforce under Trump, the effects of losing their experience and expertise, the need for a functioning bureaucracy, and whether we are on the cusp of a resurgence of true patriotism.</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>Frank Foer: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/FranklinFoer">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/franklin-foer/">The Atlantic</a> | <a href="https://www.newamerica.org/our-people/franklin-foer/">NewAmerica.org</a> | <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/02/trump-federal-worker-layoffs-interviews/685321/">The Purged</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Franklin-Foer/author/B001HCVAGI?ref=ap_rdr&amp;store_ref=ap_rdr&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true">Author</a></p><p><strong>Please Support Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Green Chef:</strong><br>Get 50% off delicious, quick, and nutritious meal kits + FREE Graza Olive Oil Sets in your 2nd and 3rd boxes at <a href="http://greenchef.com/warroomgraza">greenchef.com/warroomgraza</a> when you use code <strong>WARROOMGRAZA</strong></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>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></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>

<div> <p>Following the kidnapping of Maduro by our military, James and Al examine the role that oil and the court-ordered release of the Epstein Files played in Trump’s decision to intervene in Venezuela, how it will affect our politics, and if it’s the start of more aggressive behavior by the administration.  Then, they welcome the author of “Storm At The Capitol”, Mary Clare Jalonick, to discuss the lead-up to J6, Trump’s effect on the crowd and the power of a mob mentality, what actually happened that day, and its ongoing impact on our politics and democracy.</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>Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs68BK1IapZNrImkfHwJEDOXy">Politics War Room</a> &amp; <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC&amp;si=LjHdxLBHye_bgi7d">James Carville Explains</a> on YouTube.</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>Mary Clare Jalonick: </strong><a href="https://x.com/MCJalonick">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://apnews.com/author/mary-clare-jalonick">AP</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Capitol-Oral-History-January/dp/154170598X">Author of “Storm At The Capitol”</a>  </p><p><strong>Please Support Our Sponsor:</strong></p><p><strong>Quince:</strong><br>Upgrade your winter 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></p></div>

<div>James and Al kick off the year by welcoming entertainment maven George Stevens Jr., financial wizard Roger Altman, and esteemed journalist Jill Abramson to reflect on the 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term and game out the year ahead.  They share their thoughts on the transformative impact of A.I., Trump’s declining popularity, the evolution of the entertainment industry in the streaming era, the power of the free press to hold the powerful accountable, the state of the economy, and what to expect in 2026, before taking your questions.<br> <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>More from James and Al:</strong><br> <br> <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><br> <br> <strong>Watch Politics War Room &amp; James Carville Explains on </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsWarRoomOfficial"><strong>YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial</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> 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><br> <br> <strong>Get More From This Week’s Guests: </strong><br> <br> <strong>Professor Jill Abramson: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jillabramson">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jill-abramson">NYT</a> | <a href="https://burnes.northeastern.edu/people/jill-abramson/">Northeastern University</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jill-Abramson/e/B07PHSRLP1/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">Author</a>  <br> <br> <strong>Roger Altman: </strong><a href="https://www.evercore.com/bios/roger-c-altman/">Evercore</a> | <a href="https://www.hamiltonproject.org/people/roger_c._altman">The Hamilton Project </a><br> <br> <strong>George Stevens Jr.: </strong><a href="https://www.oscars.org/governors-awards/ceremonies/honoree-bio/george-stevens-jr">Oscars.org</a> | <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0828419/">IMDB</a> | <a href="https://www.georgestevensacademy.org/">George Stevens Academy</a> <br> <br> <strong>Please Support Our Recent Sponsors In Our </strong><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/politics-war-room-with-james-carville-and-al-hunt/"><strong>Past Episode Show Notes</strong></a><br> <br> <br> </div>

<div>James and Al hype the growing exodus from Trump, tear into the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files, and lament the decline of journalism as represented by Bari Weiss at CBS.  Then, they welcome their wives, PBS superstar Judy Woodruff and famed political consultant Mary Matalin, to discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the USA, the need to live up to our founding principles, and the mood of people across the country.  Together, they answer your questions, celebrate the importance of family, and wish everyone a Merry Christmas.<br> <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>More from James and Al:</strong><br> <br> <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><br> <br> <strong>Watch Politics War Room &amp; James Carville Explains on </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsWarRoomOfficial"><strong>YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial</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> 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><br> <br> <strong>Get More From This Week’s Guests: </strong><br> <br> <strong>Mary Matalin: </strong><a href="https://www.matalin.info/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mary-Matalin/author/B000AQ2S36?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&amp;qid=1766426886&amp;sr=1-4&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true">Author </a> <br> <br> <strong>Judy Woodruff: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JudyWoodruff">Twitter</a> | | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgawtcOBBjr8Pw-hv_S8pgYPLEZkQ_A-D">America At A Crossroads</a> | <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/author/judy-woodruff">PBS</a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/judywoodruffpbs/?hl=en">Instagram</a><br> <br> <strong>Please Support Our Recent Sponsors In Our </strong><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/politics-war-room-with-james-carville-and-al-hunt/"><strong>Past Episode Show Notes</strong></a><br> <br> <br> </div>