Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

By Politicon

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 mi... more

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Number 1: 387: Trump’s Clown Convention with Zach Dembo
James and Al eviscerate Trump’s midterm convention, share encouraging news about Kansas, analyze the factors most salient to voters, and make some 2026 predictions. Then, they welcome congressional candidate Zach Dembo for KY-06 to discuss corruption, healthcare, and winning over rural voters. They address the need to meet constituents where they are, the potential to win over independents, how raising the Social Security tax cap is a winning way to tackle income inequality and keep our country solvent, and the importance of restoring Medicaid and ACA subsidies. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest: Zach Dembo: Twitter | Campaign Website | Facebook | Instagram Please Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Upgrade your fall fashion and get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom or download the Quince app. Now available in Canada and the United Kingdom. 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/WARROOM Trust & Will: Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/WARROOM Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.
September 10, 20261h 5min
Number 2: 386: Data Centers & Corruption with Bale Dalton & Jimmy Bierman
James and Al compare Trump’s favorability to Congress, the value of youth in politics, the politicization of the military under MAGA, the explosion of corruption, and how democrats can win in the midterms. Then, they welcome congressional candidate for FL-07, Bale Dalton, to speak on corruption, affordability, and tariffs with a focus on the value of a military background and a dedication to public service in the current environment. Then, they are joined by Fairfax County Supervisor Jimmy Bierman to explore the politics and impact of data centers on voters and the public. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests: Bale Dalton: Twitter | Campaign Website Jimmy Bierman: Website | Fairfax County.gov Please Support Our Sponsor: Hers W.L.: Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.
September 03, 20261h 21min
Number 3: 385: The Law and The Sea with Pam Karlan & Elaine Luria
James and Al warn of Trump’s enduring strength with the base after the win of Lindsey Graham’s sister in South Carolina, while emphasizing the overall decline in support for MAGA. Then, they welcome Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan to discuss SCOTUS and its recent rulings, explain the shadow docket, and the defense of our democracy coming from lower-level judges and our Constitution. Then, they are joined by congressional candidate for VA-02 and Navy veteran Elaine Luria to review Trump’s disastrous effect on our military readiness and the need to focus 2026 midterm campaigns on affordability, healthcare, and bringing the war in Iran to a close. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests: Professor Pam Karlan: Stanford Law | DOJ.gov | Supreme Court Litigation Clinic Elaine Luria: Website | congress.gov | navy.mil Please Support Our Sponsors: Hers W.L.: Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Superpower: Head to Superpower.com and use code WARROOM at checkout for $20 off your membership. Get 100+ biomarkers tested every year, plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Casper: Right now, save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to Casper.com.
August 27, 20261h 13min
Number 4: 384: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired with Brian Poindexter & John Vincent
James and Al explore the recent primaries in Florida and Alaska, Trump’s waning influence, and the meaning of the results as they look ahead to the midterms. Then, they welcome congressional candidate for OH-07, Brian Poindexter, to discuss workers' rights, what it would take to win over voters in his district, and the value of making tariffs actually work for the average person and of fixing healthcare for those in need. They are also joined by the congressional candidate John Vincent from SC-07 to discuss the dereliction of duty by Trump and his minions regarding the military, how to win as a Democrat in a red state, and how to support our military. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests: John Vincent: Twitter | Website Brian Poindexter: Twitter | Website | Facebook Please Support Our Sponsors: Trust & Will: Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/WARROOM Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Hers W.L.: Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Mint Mobile: Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/warroom
August 20, 20261h 3min
Number 5: 382: An Empire Running on Empty with Sarah Trone Garriott & David Wessel
James and Al give their take on the Michigan primary and push back against the DSA and their candidates while the future of the party is at stake. Then, they welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Wessel to discuss the resilience of the US economy, the danger Trump has put us in, foreign currency interventions, and the need to address the national debt. They also welcome IA-03 congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott to explore her faith, winning in a Midwestern Red state, the perils of ideological labels when elections are on the line, agricultural politics, and how to create a bigger tent that can win in enemy territory. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests: Sarah Trone Garriott: Twitter | Website | Iowa.gov | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok David Wessel: Twitter | Website | Brookings | WSJ | Author Please Support Our Sponsors: Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Mint Mobile: Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/warroom Trust & Will: Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/WARROOM Quince: Upgrade your summer fashion and get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom. Now available in Canada and the United Kingdom.
August 06, 20261h 23min