Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt – Details, episodes & analysis

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Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 384

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.

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18/08/2026
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272: Trump Gets Trumped

Episode 272

Thursday, September 12, 2024 • Duration 59:17

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James and Al expose the incompetence of Trump and the MAGA members of Congress, analyze the presidential debate, and explore its repercussions. They explain why Kamala’s answer on immigration effectively derailed Trump, celebrate her masterful handling of the abortion issue, and break down why her focus on the future resonates so strongly with voters. They also compare the candidates' truthfulness, grade the moderators' performance, and weigh the impact of her win on the polls. With the momentum now shifting back to Vice President Harris, they call on former members of Trump’s administration who have spoken out against him to take a stand and endorse her.

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271: The Electoral Landscape Past & Present with Dr. Whit Ayres & Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky

Episode 271

Thursday, September 5, 2024 • Duration 01:14:24

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James and Al tear into Trump's and the pro-life movement's hypocrisy and analyze the latest prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza. Presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky then joins them to discuss John Adams’ role in the founding and how he and Jefferson diffused a constitutional crisis to kick off our country’s legacy of peaceful transitions of power, now threatened by Trump. They also welcome pollster Dr. Whit Ayres to investigate the accuracy of the polls, how to make sure Trump voters aren’t being underrepresented, and what the future of the Republican Party looks like if Kamala wins.

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262: Communication Breakdown

Episode 262

Thursday, August 15, 2024 • Duration 01:22:03

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James and Al preview the upcoming DNC, explain how to win on the issues, and destroy Republican plans for mass deportations. Then, they welcome Brigadier General Ty Seidule to celebrate Tim Walz’s military service, detail the value and role of the National Guard, and analyze the effect of Ukraine’s invasion of Russia. They also speak with strategist Morgan Jackson about the state of the race, bringing back rural voters, how Kamala is reviving the Obama coalition, what happens if Trump contests election results, and the possibility of winning NC.

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172: Dark Money

Episode 172

Thursday, November 24, 2022 • Duration 54:35

In this special episode exploring the pernicious effects of dark money on our politics, James and Al welcome Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, investigative journalist Jane Mayer, and former AZ AG Terry Goddard. They dive into how dark money is corrupting our political parties, the Supreme Court, and our electoral systems, while naming some of the biggest offenders. More importantly, they also share the ways we can fight back!

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171: Ro Khanna & Tyler Bridges

Episode 171

Thursday, November 17, 2022 • Duration 01:20:49

James and Al take on the greed of oil companies and the dark money fueling the Republican takeover of the judicial system before bringing on Rep. Ro Khanna to explore the role of progressives, how they play into the future of liberalism, and their place in the Democratic party. Then, they pivot to author Tyler Bridges to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the infamous Stanford v. Cal football game.

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170: Election Aftermath with Robert Draper

Episode 170

Thursday, November 10, 2022 • Duration 57:05

With the midterm results continuing to come in with a strong showing for Democrats, James and Al bring on NYT contributor and author of ‘Weapons of Mass Delusion’ Robert Draper to dive into why many expectations of a red wave got upended. They cover the weaknesses of the Republican candidates, the electoral hazards of playing into Trumpian delusions, and if the Right has finally been taken to task by voters.

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169: Midterms By The Numbers with Stanley Greenberg

Episode 169

Thursday, November 3, 2022 • Duration 57:03

James and Al fire off on the forces in the Democratic Party driving away voters and bring on pollster Stanley Greenberg to explore the numbers behind the issues that are defining the midterms. They examine how proposed policy and language affects the electorate with a view towards what works and what doesn’t, before diving into elections in Israel and other countries around the world.

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168: PA & UK with Ed Luce and Jonathan Tamari

Episode 168

Thursday, October 27, 2022 • Duration 01:33:59

James and Al bring on Associate Editor of the Financial Times Ed Luce to discuss the fall of Liz Truss, the high turnover of the UK’s Prime Ministers, and what to expect going forward under Rishi Sunak. Then, they’re joined by expert on Pennsylvania politics Jonathan Tamari from the Philadelphia Inquirer to lay out the factors defining the midterm races there, weigh the candidates, and look ahead to what to expect on November 8th.

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167: From Georgia to Iran with David Ignatius & Stephen Fowler

Episode 167

Thursday, October 20, 2022 • Duration 53:00

Facing a world in chaos and with early voting in Georgia surprising observers, James and Al bring on foreign policy expert David Ignatius and Georgia political specialist Stephen Fowler to break down the latest. In their discussion, they look at the state of the midterm elections in Georgia after the debates, and explore the latest from the Ukraine War, and the growing political discontent in Iran. Do we dare hope Iran can one day become an ally?

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166: The Battle for Arizona with Yvonne Wignett Sanchez

Episode 166

Thursday, October 13, 2022 • Duration 51:39

Now that the midterms are only a few weeks away, James and Al summon WaPo political reporter and Arizona expert Yvonne Wignett Sanchez for a deep dive into the crucial gubernatorial and senate races there. In their analysis, they discuss the impact of MAGA extremism and transplanted voters, the decisive importance of latinos and suburbanites, and compare the candidates while looking ahead to 2024.

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