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
The 4 F’s with Paul Begala (there’s actually 5)
June 1, 2023 · 1:07:13
James and Al praise President Biden’s strong negotiation of the debt ceiling and welcome master strategist Paul Begala to talk politics, sports, faith, and the potential of Colin Allred in TX.
Artificial Intelligence with MIT Prof. John Guttag
May 25, 2023 · 1:15:41
James and Al take on the debt ceiling debacle and welcome Artificial Intelligence expert John Guttag of MIT to explore what new tech developments mean for politics, work, and our futures.
The World In Review with Ed Luce
May 18, 2023 · 1:18:06
James and Al host Ed Luce for a global review covering China’s role in the Ukraine-Russia war, the risks facing President Biden’s re-election effort, and Trump’s dangerous pull on the media.
Law & Sports with Aitan Goelman & Luke Russert
May 11, 2023 · 1:28:34
James and Al lay into monarchism, then welcome legal maven Aitan Goelman to analyze the cases facing Trump and Luke Russert for a conversation spanning sports to finding your way.
Gov. Josh Shapiro
May 4, 2023 · 1:09:56
James and Al are joined by PA Gov. Shapiro to discuss restoring bipartisan trust in elections, why to take campaigns on the road, the Republican budget mess, and the policies to focus on.
Tucker’s gone, now what? with Sarah Ellison
April 27, 2023 · 1:23:11
James and Al fire off on the corruption of the Republican Party and Fox News before welcoming WaPo’s Sarah Ellison to explain the media ecosystem’s tectonic changes and what comes next.
The Business End of a Mop
April 20, 2023 · 1:07:15
James and Al dive into the Dominion and Smartmatic lawsuits against Fox, then welcome WaPo senior NatSec writer Shane Harris to explore recent leaks and how they affect our country.
Political Violence w/ Thomas Edsall & Michael Fanone
April 13, 2023 · 1:15:31
James and Al welcome revered journalist Thomas Edsall to discuss the Right’s radicalization and former D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone to share his experiences at The Capitol on J6.
Trump Arraigned
April 6, 2023 · 1:07:11
James and Al break down the elections in the midwest and hold court on Donald’s arraignment, the potential for the legal system to hold him accountable, and the upcoming budget battle.
Legal Insanity and March Madness with Rep. Dan Goldman & John Feinstein
March 30, 2023 · 1:13:57
James and Al welcome Rep. Dan Goldman to discuss legal threats facing Donald and the risk Michael Cohen poses in NYC, with John Feinstein laying out the final stages of March Madness.