Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt Politicon

On the eve of the presidential debate, Al and special guest host Jill Wine-Banks discuss the upcoming contest, the impact of Dobbs on the election, and whether Biden will recapture a diverse voter coalition.  Then, Al is joined by former US Deputy SOS Jim Steinberg to cover recent developments in the Gaza and Ukraine wars, explain the turmoil in Israeli politics, call out the growing danger of terrorism, and explore how to have more effective US-Sino relations.  In their analysis, they look ahead to how the outcome of our presidential election will affect each of these diplomatic theaters, underscoring how vital a Biden win is for the entire world.

Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from!

From The Show:

Class With Carville: Debate Advice

Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube Playlist

James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack

Get More From Jill Wine-Banks:
Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | #SistersInLaw Podcast

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Johns Hopkins | Albright Stonebridge Group | Author

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James and Al call out the Republican congressional caucus, review the political situation in Israel, mark Juneteenth, remember Willie Mays, and welcome veteran political strategist Bob Shrum.  They discuss the format of the upcoming presidential debate, Biden’s prospects, how he should handle the age issue, Trump’s weaknesses, the importance of debate prep, the power of a well-made point, and look back on famous debate moments from Nixon v. Kennedy, to Romney v. Obama.  Will a strong performance by Joe be enough to blow the race wide open?

Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from!

Mentioned On The Show:

Class With Carville: Debate Advice

Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube Playlist

James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack

Get More From Bob Shrum:
Twitter | USC | AAPC | Author of “No Excuses”

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James and Al explain the impact of Hunter Biden’s conviction, emphasize the political power of falling crime rates, and welcome Lisa Lerer, author of The Fall of Roe.  They expose the right-wing movement that gave us Dobbs, call out Supreme Court corruption, debate the role of role of Alito’s leaked decision, discuss the failures of the progressive movement, and empahsize the need for pro-Roe forces to abandon their boadrooms and make their case at the grassroots.  Then, they look at what the new reality means for women, how it affects elections, and what the future holds.

Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from!


Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube Playlist

James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack

Get More From Lisa Lerer:
Twitter | NYT | Nieman Reports | Author of “The Fall of Roe”

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James and Al defend Dr. Fauci and analyze Biden’s improving electoral prospects before welcoming propaganda expert Peter Pomerantsev. They discuss the British information campaign against the Nazis and how similar techniques can be used to help Ukraine and win elections.

James and Al call for the SCOTUS to be on the ballot, demand a higher minimum wage, and welcome the Financial Times’ Ed Luce. They discuss the upcoming British elections, Brexit’s consequences, competition with China, Putin’s next moves, Europe’s future, and the climate crisis.

James and Al lay out the hard choices facing the Biden campaign, blast corruption on the Supreme Court, and welcome Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi to dive into geopolitics.  They start by exploring US-Sino relations, covering President Xi’s governing philosophy, the enslavement of the Uighurs, what a successful trade policy looks like, how to bolster our regional alliances, and the need to protect Taiwan.  Then, they look at the effects of Iran’s presidential succession and how to counter Russia’s total war mobilization in Ukraine before pivoting to the fentanyl crisis, the death of substance in Congress, and turning immigration into a winning issue.

Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from!

Mentioned On The Show:

James’ Polling Class

Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube Playlist

James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack

Get More From This Week’s Guest:

Get More From Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi:
Twitter | House.gov | Website 

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