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.

6d ago

Margins Matter with Mark McKinnon and Doug Sosnik

James and special guest host, Chief Media Advisor to the Bush presidential campaigns, Mark McKinnon, discuss their rise to politics in the pre-Trump era, Texas politics, faith, corruption, the responsibility of Congress after the midterms, nominating a president, and the outrageous campaign tactics used by Republicans in the MAGA era. Then, master Democratic strategist Doug Sosnik joins them to look at the polls, Trump’s impact on the midterms, how voters perceive corruption, the shift in the opinions of working-class voters and independents, and the evolving identity of the Republican Party in the twilight years of Trump. 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! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests: Mark McKinnon: Twitter | Instagram | The Circus | Trumped | IMDB | Wiki Doug Sosnik: Brunswick Group | Harvard Kennedy School Please Support Our Sponsors: Beam Dream:Go to shopbeam.com/WARROOM and use code WARROOM to get up to 42% off. Talkspace:Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at Talkspace.com Miracle Made:Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Quince:Quince:Upgrade your fall 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 quince.com/warroom or download the Quince app. Now available in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Oct 15

Total Control Massive Failure

James and Al call out Elon’s election spending and MAGA misinformation, rip apart the last 2 years of Republican governance, and the races to focus on at the state level, before welcoming Brennan Center for Justice President Michael Waldman. They discuss election integrity, the challenges of certifying an election, the need to prepare legally for expected post-election challenges, and driving turnout to ensure a legitimate election outcome. They also emphasize the need for ordinary citizens to stay vigilant and the critical opportunity we have to take back our democracy. 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! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest: Michael Waldman: Twitter | Brennan Center For Justice | Author Please Support Our Sponsors: Smalls:For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/WARROOM Mint Mobile:Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/warroom Hers W.L.:Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Superpower:Head to Superpower.com and use code WARROOM at checkout for $50 off your membership. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod
Oct 8

How Russia Owns Trump with David Corn

James and Al celebrate the election polls giving Dems a strong advantage going into the midterms, the effect of immigration policies on the country, and the motivations of MAGA while Trump is floundering. Then, they welcome journalist and author of “How Russia Won”, David Corn, to discuss the salience of Russia as a threat to democracy around the globe, how they interfere in our politics, Trump’s relationship with Putin, and what we must do in order to protect our system of government. 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! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest: David Corn: Twitter | Mother Jones | Website | Our Land Newsletter | Author Please Support Our Sponsors: Miracle Made:Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Quince:Upgrade your fall 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 quince.com/warroom or download the Quince app. Now available in Canada and the United Kingdom. 3 Day Blinds:For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/WARROOM Brodo:Head to Brodo.com/ WARROOM for 20% off your first subscription order and use code WARROOM for an additional $10 off.
Oct 1

MAGA In Retreat with Jacob Weisberg & Nancy Lacore

James and Al lay out the growing challenges facing Republicans heading into the midterms, how history will view his reign, and how to hold MAGA to account. Then, they welcome journalist and author of “Profiles In Cowardice”, Jacob Weisberg, to discuss the Trump administration’s war on our institutions, the ethical dilemmas faced by law firms under presidential pressure, and the need for the media to hold politicians to account. They also sit with congressional candidate for SC-01, Nancy Lacore, to game out her race for the seat of former Rep. Nancy Mace, looking at the need to end forever wars, increasing affordability on everything from gas to healthcare, and driving turnout among Black and young voters. 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! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests: Nancy Lacore: Twitter | Campaign Website | navy.mil | Facebook | Instagram Jacob Weisberg: Twitter | Puskin | Author Please Support Our Sponsor: Wild Grain: Get $30 off your first box and free croissants for life when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/warroom with promo code: WARROOM
Sep 24

We Didn’t Start The Fire with Sam Forstag

James and Al celebrate the excellent candidates running for office and their growing prospects in the midterms, shame Trump for his renewed war on the press and the 1st Amendment, and make the point that the administration is focusing on the trivial when the world is on fire. Then, they welcome union leader and smokejumper-turned-congressional candidate for MT-01, Sam Forstag, to discuss the war on rural hospitals, the dangerous influence of money in our politics, the death of accountability, and the need to focus on struggling Americans instead of endless wars. 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! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest: Sam Forstag: Twitter | Campaign Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Please Support Our Sponsors: Trust & Will:Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/WARROOM Hers W.L.:Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.
Sep 17

A.I. Apocalypse with Manny Rutinel and Ira Shapiro

James and Al reflect on Trump’s erratic behavior amid his poorly executed midterm convention, how perception of him and MAGA is changing for the electorate, and the growing debate over AI. Then, they welcome congressional candidate from CO-08, Manny Rutinel, to discuss the importance of properly regulating AI companies and data centers, how to address the cost of living crisis, and how we can create a more equitable future. They are later joined by expert on our institutions and legal system, Ira Shapiro, to examine how Trump has disrupted the system, the scope of his corruption, and the challenge of restoring government integrity.. 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! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest: Manny Rutinel: Twitter | Campaign Website | Facebook | CO.gov Ira Shapiro: Twitter | Website | Albright Stonebridge | Author Please Support Our Sponsors: Mint Mobile:Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/warroom Casper:Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to Casper.com Superpower:Head to Superpower.com and use code WARROOM at checkout for $50 off your membership. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod
Sep 10

Trump’s Clown Convention with Zach Dembo

James and Al eviscerate Trump’s midterm convention, share encouraging news about Kansas, analyze the factors most salient to voters, and make some 2026 predictions. Then, they welcome congressional candidate Zach Dembo for KY-06 to discuss corruption, healthcare, and winning over rural voters. They address the need to meet constituents where they are, the potential to win over independents, how raising the Social Security tax cap is a winning way to tackle income inequality and keep our country solvent, and the importance of restoring Medicaid and ACA subsidies. 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! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest: Zach Dembo: Twitter | Campaign Website | Facebook | Instagram Please Support Our Sponsors: Quince:Upgrade your fall 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 quince.com/warroom or download the Quince app. Now available in Canada and the United Kingdom. 3 Day Blinds:For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/WARROOM Trust & Will:Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/WARROOM Miracle Made:Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.
Sep 3

Data Centers & Corruption with Bale Dalton & Jimmy Bierman

James and Al compare Trump’s favorability to Congress, the value of youth in politics, the politicization of the military under MAGA, the explosion of corruption, and how democrats can win in the midterms. Then, they welcome congressional candidate for FL-07, Bale Dalton, to speak on corruption, affordability, and tariffs with a focus on the value of a military background and a dedication to public service in the current environment. Then, they are joined by Fairfax County Supervisor Jimmy Bierman to explore the politics and impact of data centers on voters and the public. 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! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests: Bale Dalton: Twitter | Campaign Website Jimmy Bierman: Website | Fairfax County.gov Please Support Our Sponsor: Hers W.L.:Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.

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Albert Hunt

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James Carville

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Mark McKinnon

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Doug Sosnik

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Michael Waldman

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Sam Forstag

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Manny Rutinel

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Ira Shapiro

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Zach Dembo

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Bale Dalton

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Shut up and retire

Oct 20

forwhomthejethrotulls

James Carville and those of his ilk are the reason the Democratic Party has lower approval ratings than the outright fascists on the other side. They gave us President Trump through their fecklessness, incompetence, and corruption. Stop listening to these losers and get with the times.
Political Insights & Interesting Guests

Oct 12

EAtls

James Carville and Al Hunt bring a unique perspective through both their personal knowledge as well as interesting guests. This is a worthwhile podcast for people interested in politics even if one does not always agree w their views.
Mitch McConnell's diaper

Oct 2

Prometheus---

Riddle me this: who is going to change Mitch McConnell's diaper everyday if not an illegal immigrant? His wife? I think not. A white South African? Nope.
Trump’s Annual Salary Broken Down

Aug 28

LeepKLB

I taught middle school math for 38 years. Too few understand to what two billion dollars in one year would break down. 2,000,000,000/365=$5,479,452.0548. Almost 5.5 million dollars per day if one works seven days a week or 38.3 million dollars a week, or every seven days.

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.