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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Omicron Is Here
December 15, 2021 · 1:26:20
James and Al welcome surgeon Dr. Cornelia Griggs to break down the state of the COVID pandemic, its impact on the country, and what to expect going into the holidays.
PHD In White-Trashology
December 8, 2021 ·
James and Al welcome author Barton Gellman to examine threats posed by 1/6, pundits and politicians hyping the great replacement theory, and how to beat them again.
Craig Symonds
December 1, 2021 ·
As Pearl Harbor’s 80th anniversary approaches, James and Al welcome U.S. Naval Academy Professor Craig Symonds for a deep dive into WWII’s Pacific Theater.
John Feinstein
November 25, 2021 · 1:10:31
James and Al welcome sports journalist and author John Feinstein to discuss breaking barriers, fighting bias, and honoring the legacy of our sports heroes who’ve led the way.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw “jellybeans in a turd”
November 18, 2021 · 1:15:31
James and Al welcome Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw to discuss the philosophical differences between the parties, gerrymandering, and the difficulty of passing large bills.
Danny Meyer
November 11, 2021 · 1:01:23
James and Al discuss the need for Democrats to sell as well as govern, and are joined by CEO Danny Meyer to talk unemployment, putting workers first, and tackling poverty.
Senator Angus King
November 4, 2021 · 1:00:00
James and Al analyze the 11/2 elections and welcome ME Senator Angus King to find out how to restore confidence in Congress and whether Democrats have lost the plot.
Rep. Liz Cheney
October 28, 2021 · 1:03:48
James and Al welcome Rep. Liz Cheney to discuss the Congressional investigation into 1/6, saving her caucus from Trumpism, and defining our role on the world stage.
Fmr. Prime Minister Tony Blair
October 21, 2021 ·
James and Al welcome former U.K Prime Minister Tony Blair to examine the threats to liberal democracy posed by terrorism, authoritarianism, a changing media, and Brexit.
Taking On Texas
October 14, 2021 ·
James and Al welcome Democratic consultant Paul Begala to discuss the trouble with Texas and the importance of uniting both wings of the party to defeat Trumpism.