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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Senator Doug Jones
February 10, 2021 · 1 hr
James and Al welcome Senator Doug Jones of Alabama to the Politicon Politics War Room!
Laurie Garrett & Greg Cosell
February 3, 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
Now a full year into the pandemic, James and Al have on prize winning science journalist Laurie Garrett on to discuss how the situation is looking on the ground, with Greg Cosell joining to talk shop before the Super Bowl this weekend!
David Folkenflik & Michael McFaul
January 27, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
James and Al have on former Ambassador Michael McFaul to fill us in on the latest developments in Russia, with NPR’s David Folkenflik on the shake up on Fox and the other big networks now that Biden is in charge.
Leon Panetta & Walter Dellinger
January 20, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
Al and James celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden, bringing on Leon Panetta to discuss expectations for the new administration, and Walter Dellinger to examine how the Trump Administration might be judged for the last four years.
Professor Kathleen Belew & Walter Pincus
January 13, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
In the aftermath of the storming of the Capitol, Al and James talk to expert on the white power movement, Professor Kathleen Belew, and senior national security columnist for The Cipher Brief, Walter Pincus, to find out how this all might end.
Mosquito in a nudist camp! with John Couvillon & Sec William Cohen
January 6, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min
Al and James kick the year off by talking with pollster John Couvillon about the Democratic dual upset in the GA Senate races, before gaming out the final days of the Trump Administration with former Defense Secretary William Cohen.
Joe Drape
December 30, 2020 · 1 hr
Al and James review the year and bring on author of Saint Makers, Joe Drape of @NYTSPORTS, to talk about the sports industry and religion going into 2021.
David Sanger, Mary Matalin & Judy Woodruff
December 23, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
Al and James bring the NYT’s David Sanger on to talk cybersecurity after the latest attacks, before being joined by their wives Mary Matalin and Judy Woodruff for the holidays.
Ron Brownstein
December 16, 2020 · 1 hr 14 min
Al and James are increasingly excited about the Biden administration, Georgia is up for grabs, and Ron Brownstein comes on to talk about the future of the two parties.
Tim O’Brien and John Barry
December 9, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
James and Al examine the Democratic party’s latest moves, with Tim O’Brien on to discuss President Trump’s plans and psyche in the final days, and historian John Barry to put the pandemic in context.