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: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 380: Winning In The Swing States with Janelle Stelson
James and Al raise awareness about the effect of misinformation and voter ID laws, call for strong leadership from the ground up, and weigh election predictions and candidate quality. Then, they welcome Emmy-winning journalist turned congressional candidate for PA-10, Janelle Stelson, to discuss her campaign against Scott Perry. They explore the challenges Democrats face in the district, her focus on healthcare, corruption, and the economy, how to address lies from the Right, and the need for change that targets the actual desires that constituents share with the candidates. 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: Janelle Stelson: Twitter | Website | Facebook Please Support Our Sponsors: Air Doctor Pro: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code WAROOM to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty, free! 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. Trust & Will: Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/WARROOM
July 23, 202653min
Number 5: 381: Not a Time For A Vanity Vote with Denise Powell
James and Al fight back on Dr. Fauci’s behalf after Republican attacks on him and his legacy and discuss the influence of the Democratic Socialists on the party and the upcoming midterms before welcoming congressional candidate for NE-02, Denise Powell. They dive into the state of her race for a winnable district in a notoriously red state, looking at the prominence of the agriculture industry, concerns about the budget deficit, and fair tax policies. They also emphasize the need to focus on affordability and explore her journey into politics, why she’s running, and why she can win. 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: Denise Powell: Twitter | Website | Facebook | Instagram Please Support Our Sponsors: Casper: Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses and up to 25% on everything else when you go to Casper.com 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. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod
July 30, 20261h