Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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.

Episodes

344: Storm At The Capitol With Mary Clare Jalonick

January 8, 2026 • 69 mins

Following the kidnapping of Maduro by our military, James and Al examine the role that oil and the court-ordered release of the Epstein Files played in Trump’s decision to intervene in Venezuela, how it will affect our politics, and if it’s the start of more aggressive behavior by the administration.  Then, they welcome the author of “Storm At The Capitol”, Mary Clare Jalonick, to discuss the lead-up to J6, Trump’s effect on ...

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343: Happy New Year 2026 From The Gang

January 1, 2026 • 71 mins
James and Al kick off the year by welcoming entertainment maven George Stevens Jr., financial wizard Roger Altman, and esteemed journalist Jill Abramson to reflect on the 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term and game out the year ahead.  They share their thoughts on the transformative impact of A.I., Trump’s declining popularity, the evolution of the entertainment industry in the streaming era, the power of the free press to hold the ...
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342: Happy Holidays with Judy Woodruff & Mary Matalin

December 25, 2025 • 37 mins
James and Al hype the growing exodus from Trump, tear into the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files, and lament the decline of journalism as represented by Bari Weiss at CBS.  Then, they welcome their wives, PBS superstar Judy Woodruff and famed political consultant Mary Matalin, to discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the USA, the need to live up to our founding principles, and the mood of people across the country.  Toge...
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341: Trump Derangement Syndrome

December 18, 2025 • 81 mins
James and Al discuss Susie Wiles’ exposé of Trump’s administration in Vanity Fair, share their takes on her description of the people in it, MAGA’s growing schism, Rob Reiner’s legacy, and Trump’s reaction to his murder.  Then, they welcome Dr. James Densley of the Violence Prevention Project in the aftermath of mass shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach to explain the growing gun violence epidemic, what motivates the ...
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340: Winning Back The Youth Vote with John Della Volpe

December 11, 2025 • 85 mins
James and Al celebrate the generational win in the Miami mayoral race, explain Trump’s rapid decline in popularity, and sound the alarm over corporate and foreign influence in entertainment and the broader economy.  Then they welcome polling legend John Della Volpe to discuss his findings from the Harvard Youth Poll, which shows that young people are increasingly disillusioned with politics, losing faith in capitalism, and fea...
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339: Blood In The Water With Rep. Jason Crow

December 4, 2025 • 74 mins
James Carville & Al Hunt Are joined this week by Congressman Jason Crow and discuss military leadership of Pete Hegseth, accountability, and the current state of morale within the armed forces. He emphasizes the importance of candidate quality in political recruitment and critiques the current administration's approach to international relations and corruption. Crow's insights reflect his experiences as a veteran and a mem...
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338: Shocking Incompetence of the Trump Administration with Tom Edsall

November 27, 2025 • 70 mins
Al Hunt and James Carville discuss the incompetence of the Trump administration. They are joined by Tom Edsall to talk about the rise of Christian nationalism and far right extremists in the Republican Party, including the role of anti-Semitism in current political discourse. 
 
James & Al then answer listener questions like exploring the impact of economic policies on voters, the dynamics within the Republican Par...
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337: The History Of The Epstein Files With Sidney Blumenthal

November 20, 2025 • 71 mins
James and Al welcome Clinton consigliere Sidney Blumenthal to discuss the Epstein file release, what we might find, and how it will influence the future of our politics and upcoming elections.  They also look at the current state of Trump’s influence on the Republican Party, whether there will be a rebellion, and if he can hold his coalition together.  Then, they review his recent hosting of MBS and what his administration pla...
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336: Duty, Honor, Country with Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.)

November 13, 2025 • 37 mins
James and Al celebrate the reopening of the government and applaud those willing to cross the line, while still criticizing the administration's failure to achieve a better outcome for the American people.  Then, Politics War Room welcomes Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.) to discuss our military heroes, the renaming of our bases to reflect those loyal to our country rather than those who fought under the Confederacy, and ho...
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335: Finally, Dems In Array with Jim Gerstein

November 6, 2025 • 62 mins
After a big win, James and Al explain why the Democrats outperformed in the off-season elections, focusing on the declining affordability of life under Trump, his anti-democratic actions, and the desire for change in the electorate.  Then, they look at the implications for the upcoming national elections, the growing headwinds to MAGA and Republican rule, and the potential to increase the share of the Hispanic vote.  They also...
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334: Art Heists & Drug Wars with Max Boot and Yves Istel

October 30, 2025 • 79 mins
James and Al break down the imminent elections in NJ, VA, the state Supreme Courts, and on Prop 50 in CA, with a deep dive into the effects of gerrymandering and what it means for the parties.  Then, they welcome economics wizard Yves Instel to discuss the theft from the Louvre, hear the story of his flight from Paris to the USA during WW2, and reflect on art and culture.  They are also joined by WaPo’s Max Boot to understand ...
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333: Gaudy and Banal with Paul Goldberger

October 23, 2025 • 76 mins
James and Al hype Trump’s falling approval ratings, explain why even die-hard Republicans are starting to abandon him, and call out MAGA’s war on higher education, before giving us some good news about why there might be reasons for hope and change.  Then, they welcome architectural expert Paul Goldberger to discuss Trump’s war on our nation’s heritage as represented by our historical structures, and lay out why these building...
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332: The Race Is On In VA & NJ with David Wildstein & Larry Sabato

October 16, 2025 • 76 mins
James and Al celebrate the hostage return, call on the Democratic leadership to stand up and take the reins, and expose the savagery of the upcoming class of Young Republicans.  Then, they welcome the New Jersey Globe’s David Wildstein and political seer Larry Sabato to discuss the candidates and forces at play in the gubernatorial races in NJ and VA.  They explore how Spanberger and Sherrill are balancing national and state i...
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331: Shutdown Shame with Rep. Brendan Boyle

October 9, 2025 • 66 mins
James and Al sound off on the presence of ICE and other federal agents on our streets, call out the DOJ’s failure to uphold the law, and explain the dangers that come with the usurpation of democracy, from civil unrest to lost faith in elections.  Then, they welcome Rep. Brendan Boyle of PA to discuss the NJ Governor’s race, lay out the perils of the government shutdown and what it means for people around the country, and inve...
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330: Trump & Hegseth Blew It with Leon Panetta

October 2, 2025 • 75 mins
James and Al welcome former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta to discuss the budget crisis, Hegseth’s approach to Pentagon leadership, the outrageous attacks on our generals, and the shaky status of the rule of law in the Trump era.  Then, they cover the races in NJ, VA, and NYC, looking at the strategies that can deliver victory, why Mamdani could be an inspiring and uniting figure if he wins, and the CA ball...
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329: Fascism Vs. Democracy with Mitch Landrieu & Benjamin Hett

September 25, 2025 • 50 mins
Politics War Room addresses the dire crisis of political and social violence by sounding the alarm over the dangers our country faces.  Former LA Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu begins by exploring the challenges facing the average American, how Democrats can speak to them, the issues that they care about, and most importantly, how to win.  Then, Professor Benjamin Hett of Hunter College at CUNY puts the risk of fascism into historica...
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328: Crime & Punishment with David Kennedy & David Harris

September 18, 2025 • 75 mins
James and Al call out the growing divisiveness of our politics and stand up for the 1st Amendment, before diving into the government funding battle.  Then, they welcome criminal justice experts David Kennedy and David Harris to discuss cutting crime, respecting our rights, and making our cities safer.  In their conversation they weigh the challenges of local policing, federal enforcement, and community initiatives and violence...
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327: The World’s Worst Bet with David J. Lynch

September 11, 2025 • 82 mins
James and Al dissect the potential of a government shutdown, weigh its political effects on our economy and politics, and call out the partisanship of the SCOTUS in the wake of Trump’s multiple appointees.  Then, they welcome WaPo’s David Lynch to break down the pernicious effects of globalization, why it was a good idea, and why it is currently failing our people.  They also explore possible solutions to the decline of manufa...
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326: The Ides of September with Ron Brownstein

September 4, 2025 • 78 mins
James and Al lay out the state of the country as we get further away from the 2024 election, weigh the impact of the potential government shutdown, and investigate the implications of the ongoing Epstein scandal.  Then, they welcome esteemed journalist Ron Brownstein to game out how the Democrats can revitalize the party, explain the need for centrism, and how to stop the progress of authoritarianism under Trump.  They also di...
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325: Hoist The Jolly Roger with Rahm Emanuel & Rob Sand

August 28, 2025 • 87 mins
James and Al dissect the lawlessness of the Trump administration and welcome former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.  They discuss the role that government plays in law enforcement, explain the differences between Republicans and Democrats, lay out where he disagrees, and explain his approach to politics and governance.  Then, they are joined by IA gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand to explain the exciting surge in how Democrats are ...
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