Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

In this special episode exploring the pernicious effects of dark money on our politics, James and Al welcome Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, investigative journalist Jane Mayer, and former AZ AG Terry Goddard.  They dive into how dark money is corrupting our political parties, the Supreme Court, and our electoral systems, while naming some of the biggest offenders.  More importantly, they also share the ways we can fight back!

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse:
Twitter | Senate.gov | Congress.gov | YouTube | Author of “The Scheme” & Other Books

Jane Mayer:
Twitter | The New Yorker | Author of “Dark Money” & Other Books

Former AZ AG & Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard:
Twitter | Central Arizona Project | Goddard Law PLC | Ballotpedia | StopDarkMoney.com

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James and Al take on the greed of oil companies and the dark money fueling the Republican takeover of the judicial system before bringing on Rep. Ro Khanna to explore the role of progressives, how they play into the future of liberalism, and their place in the Democratic party.  Then, they pivot to author Tyler Bridges to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the infamous Stanford v. Cal football game.

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Congressman Ro Khanna:
Twitter | Website | House.gov

Tyler Bridges:
Twitter | Website | NOLA.com | Author of “Five Laterals & A Trombone” & Other Books

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With the midterm results continuing to come in with a strong showing for Democrats, James and Al bring on NYT contributor and author of ‘Weapons of Mass Delusion’ Robert Draper to dive into why many expectations of a red wave got upended.  They cover the weaknesses of the Republican candidates, the electoral hazards of playing into Trumpian delusions, and if the Right has finally been taken to task by voters.

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Robert Draper:
Twitter | NYT | National Geographic | Author of “Weapons Of Mass Delusion” & Other Books

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James and Al fire off on the forces in the Democratic Party driving away voters and bring on pollster Stanley Greenberg to explore the numbers behind the issues that are defining the midterms.  They examine how proposed policy and language affects the electorate with a view towards what works and what doesn’t, before diving into elections in Israel and other countries around the world.

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Stanley Greenberg:
Twitter | Democracy Corps | Greenberg Research | Author

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James and Al bring on Associate Editor of the Financial Times Ed Luce to discuss the fall of Liz Truss, the high turnover of the UK’s Prime Ministers, and what to expect going forward under Rishi Sunak.  Then, they’re joined by expert on Pennsylvania politics Jonathan Tamari from the Philadelphia Inquirer to lay out the factors defining the midterm races there, weigh the candidates, and look ahead to what to expect on November 8th.

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Ed Luce:
Financial Times | Twitter | Author of “The Retreat of Western Liberalism & Many Other Books

Jonathan Tamari:
Twitter | The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Facing a world in chaos and with early voting in Georgia surprising observers, James and Al bring on foreign policy expert David Ignatius and Georgia political specialist Stephen Fowler to break down the latest.  In their discussion, they look at the state of the midterm elections in Georgia after the debates, and explore the latest from the Ukraine War, and the growing political discontent in Iran.  Do we dare hope Iran can one day become an ally?

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David Ignatius:
Twitter | WaPo | Website | Author of “The Paladin” & Many Other Books

Stephen Fowler:
Twitter | Georgia Public Broadcasting 

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Now that the midterms are only a few weeks away, James and Al summon WaPo political reporter and Arizona expert Yvonne Wignett Sanchez for a deep dive into the crucial gubernatorial and senate races there.  In their analysis, they discuss the impact of MAGA extremism and transplanted voters, the decisive importance of latinos and suburbanites, and compare the candidates while looking ahead to 2024.

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Yvonne Wignett Sanchez:
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James and Al let loose on the hypocrisy of Herschel Walker and the so-called Religious Right, and bring on veteran Ohio political analyst Howard Wilkinson to look at the Democrats’ midterm prospects there.  Then, they welcome military analyst Michael Kofman to break down the latest developments in the Ukraine War including annexation, the nuclear option, conscription, and more.  Is Russia finally on the ropes?  

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Michael Kofman:
Twitter | CNA | CNAS | War On The Rocks

Howard Wilkinson:
Twitter | WVXU 

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James and Al emphasize the importance of addressing climate change in light of the massive storms brewing on the East Coast, and give us a general overview of the state of the midterms with just over a month left.  Then, they bring on Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston to break down the politics of his state, and how we can expect Democrats to do there in the upcoming election.

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!

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Jon Ralston:
Twitter | The Nevada Independent | Ralston Reports

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It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful, impactful, and timeless speeches in history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author-historian Jon Meacham, this documentary podcast series takes you through another season of ten generation-defining speeches. Meacham, along with top historians, authors and journalists, offers expert insight and analysis into the origins, the orator, and the context of the times each speech was given, and they reflect on why it’s important to never forget them. 

It Was Said is a creation and production of Peabody-nominated C13Originals, in association with The HISTORY® Channel.