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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Episodes
Dr Fiona Hill on Russia & Jon Macks on The Oscars
March 31, 2022 · 1:22:45
James and Al welcome foreign affairs expert Fiona Hill for deep analysis of the Ukraine war, and political consultant turned comedy writer Jon Macks for a look at the Oscars.
Just Back from Ukraine with Nick Schifrin
March 24, 2022 · 1:03:35
James and Al welcome PBS Newshour’s Nick Schifrin to analyze Russia’s goals in Ukraine, the power balance of the two forces, and what an exit ramp might look like.
Is Russia a real country with Peter Pomeranzev
March 17, 2022 · 1:09:40
James and Al welcome John Hopkins’ Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev to analyze Putin’s actions in Ukraine, the role of propaganda, and what the West needs to do now.
Ron Brownstein
March 10, 2022 · 1:19:18
James and Al discuss the latest news out of Ukraine and welcome The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein to talk Republican regressivism, the midterms, and how Democrats can win.
A 180º Addict w/ Ed Luce
March 2, 2022 ·
James and Al welcome Ed Luce of the Financial Times to discuss Biden’s handling of the Ukraine crisis, how Putin has brought Europe together, and where things go next.
Ukraine with Anne Applebaum
February 24, 2022 · 1:17:36
James and Al welcome historian and journalist Anne Applebaum to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, how our leaders have handled it, and how the world is changing.
Senator Bill Bradley
February 17, 2022 · 52:44
James and Al welcome former NBA player and Senator Bill Bradley to discuss his life, sports, modern Russia and the crisis in Ukraine, and the state of the Olympics in 2022.
Super Bowl Special
February 10, 2022 · 1:30:46
With the Super Bowl here, James and Al welcome Tulane’s Gabe Feldman and NFL FIlms’ Greg Cosell to discuss the upcoming game and look at the state of the sport.
SCOTUS With Walter Dellinger
February 3, 2022 · 1:07:40
James and Al welcome Duke Law’s Dean Walter Dellinger to talk Justice Breyer’s retirement and legacy, the current state of the Supreme Court, and some football.
Ukraine with David Sanger
January 26, 2022 · 1:15:32
James and Al welcome NYT’s White House and National Security Correspondent David Sanger to discuss the threat Putin poses to Eastern Europe and what to do about it.