Politics War Room with James Carville and Al Hunt
Master political strategist James Carville and revered journalist Al Hunt convene 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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How Democrats Lost America with Josh Dawsey
July 10, 2025 · 1:17:41
James and Al exciorate the Republican controlled government for passing Trump’s insane budget and welcome Josh Dawsey from the WSJ. They discuss his deep dive into the inner machinations of a Democratic party that seemed to be willing to keep Biden in power at all costs.
It’s July 2nd, Stupid
July 3, 2025 · 1:38:48
James and Al castigate our corporate masters and the oligarchs in control of Fox before welcoming historian Joseph Ellis to celebrate the founding and tell some of its finest stories. Then they welcome award-winning filmmaker Eva Orner to continue to expose the SA scandal at Ohio State.
How To be An Opposition with Senator Chris Murphy
June 26, 2025 · 1:00:32
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James and Al welcome Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy to lay out the implications of our attack on Iran’s nuclear sites and the risk of blowback, before examining the threat Trump’s budget bill poses to the country. Then, they discuss Mamdani’s win in the NYC Mayoral primary.
Middle East Redux with Professor Vali Nasr
June 19, 2025 · 1:22:45
James and Al castigate Trump’s military parade and contrast his authoritarian impulses with the protestors standing up for democracy. Then, they welcome Iran expert, Professor Vali Nasr, to discuss Iranian-US relations, Israel’s attacks, and the staying power of the Ayatollah’s regime.
Z-Big with Ed Luce
June 12, 2025 · 1:12:10
James and Al dissect the political forces engaged in the battle for LA being waged between CA and the Trump Administration amid ICE’s raids. Then, they welcome Financial Times Editor Ed Luce to discuss the legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski and the aftermath of the West’s Cold War policies.
The Haves & The Have-Yachts with Evan Osnos
June 5, 2025 · 1:07:08
James and Al celebrate the Ukrainian attack targeting the Russian Air Force and put Trump through the wringer for his treatment of vets and the military. Then, they welcome journalist Evan Osnos to expose the perils of wealth inequality and look at how to reclaim power from the oligarchy.
Deadly, Dangerous, Decline with Larry Summers
May 29, 2025 · 1:07:48
James and Al welcome former Harvard President and U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to defend universities against Trump, offer them some tough love, and highlight our economic strength under Dem presidents. Then, James and Al talk messaging and Trump’s cognitive decline.
It’s The Keystone State For A Reason with Rep. Brendan Boyle
May 22, 2025 ·
James and Al give their take on the growing news surrounding Biden’s health in the final days of his presidency before welcoming Congressman from PA, Brendan Boyle. They discuss the dangers of the Republican budget, Dem action items, and the intersection of sports and politics.
Business NOT As Usual with Senator Angus King
May 15, 2025 ·
James and Al call out how Trump continues catering to authoritarians around the world before welcoming Independent Senator from Maine, Angus King. They discuss the dangers of Trump’s guardrail-free presidency, the coming budget battle, and how his leadership affects our alliances.
Time For A Democratic Schism with Rep. Ro Khanna
May 8, 2025 · 46:15
James and Al rip Trump’s use of crypto for personal enrichment, chastise the Democrat elites, and call for bottom-up activism before welcoming Silicon Valley Rep. Ro Khanna. They discuss the need for unified messaging, party discipline, and how to address immigration and the economy.