Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

James and Al lay out how the Republican electorate is pushing the party’s candidates towards extremism and call on people of faith to stand up for immigrants and refugees.  Then, they bring on Catawba College’s Politics Chair Michael Bitzer to analyze the prospects of Democrats in North Carolina’s midterms.  Will changing demographics reverse the state’s rightward turn?  Keep a close watch on Cabarrus County!

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Michael Bitzer:
Twitter | Catawba College | Old North State Politics | Author of “Redistricting and Gerrymandering in North Carolina”

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James and Al give an update on the politics of the Ukraine War and the ongoing fight for our rights.  Then, they bring on Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler to analyze the gubernatorial and senate races in his state, expound on the quality of the candidates, and tell us how to make an impact.  Will extremism and retrograde Republican policies deliver them big losses in this crucial midterm election?

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Ben Wikler:
Twitter | Wisconsin Democratic Party | Website | Wisconsin Donations | MoveOn

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James and Al are joined by Bill Ballenger of the Ballenger Report for a thorough look at the midterm prospects for Democrats in the key swing state of Michigan.  Together, they analyze the impact of recent political developments from Dobbs to the Mar-a-Lago seizure on our elections, the growing fissure in the Republican Party, and the shrinking chances of a red wave.

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Bill Ballenger:
Twitter | The Ballenger Report

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James and Al are joined by foreign affairs and Russian expert Stephen Kotkin for a deep dive into the history of the Soviet Union, how Putin is running the country in its aftermath, and the current state of the war in Ukraine.  What role do the United States and the European powers have in repulsing their aggression?  Will Ukraine hold firm?  And how does the conflict impact the world?

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Stephen Kotkin:
Princeton | Hoover Institution | Author 

Additional Reading On Russia Mentioned By Stephen:

Carnegie Endowment In Washington
Michael Kofman- CNA & Twitter

Rob Lee- Foreign Policy Institute & Twitter

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James and Al are joined by Watergate Special Prosecutor Richard Ben Veniste to break down the differences between Trump and Nixon, and look at the role of the DOJ now that it’s faced with Trump’s crimes.  Then, they welcome premiere journalist Mark Leibovich to discuss the state of the country, Trump’s impact on the nation, and why journalists need to stand up for their political beliefs. 

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Richard Ben Veniste:
9/11 Commission | IMDB | Author

Mark Leibovich:
Twitter | The Atlantic | NYT | Author of “Thank You For Your Servitude” & Other Books

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James and Al reflect on the recent primary elections, the raid on Mar-a-Lago, and the Democrats’ growing odds in the midterms.  Then, they bring on Princeton professor and author Sean Wilentz to dive into the potential of populism and an embrace of FDR’s and Bill Clinton’s legacies to revitalize the party.  Will that be the key to defeating the growing radicalism of MAGA Republicans?

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Professor Sean Wilentz:
Twitter | Princeton University | Author of “No Property In Man” & Other Books

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James and Al lay out the current state of the midterm elections and the implications of the raid on Mar-a-Lago.  Then, they are joined by author and Philadelphia Inquirer national columnist Will Bunch for a conversation about the disaster Republican moves to privatize and commoditize higher education have posed for young people around the country.

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Will Bunch:
Twitter | The Philadelphia Inquirer | Author of “After The Ivory Tower Falls” & Other Books

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James and Al celebrate Celtics star Bill Russell, then bring on accomplished author and WaPo associate editor David Maraniss to discuss the life and legend of Jim Thorpe.  In their conversation they look at the struggles he faced throughout his life, the restoration of his status as an Olympic champion, and the many challenges Native Americans have suffered in our history.

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David Maraniss:
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James and Al highlight the need for Democrats to maintain solidarity in the primaries to protect democracy and the importance of the Dobbs referendum coming up in Kansas.Then, they’re joined by Emory Law School Professor Morgan Cloud for an in depth discussion of RICO laws and how federal statutes differ from those in Georgia.  Will GA be more successful in prosecuting Trump’s actions after the election results came out?  
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Professor Morgan Cloud:

Emory University School of Law | SSRN Articles 

James and Al are joined by Pete Buttigieg’s Senior Communications Advisor Lis Smith for a conversation about her career journey as a political veteran, how to succeed on the campaign trail, and what to look for when you pick a candidate.  They also take on the issues defining the midterms, what democratic messaging needs, and the importance of making the elections about the candidates instead of a referendum.
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Lis Smith:

Twitter | Georgetown | Author of “Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story”

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