Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube James and Al do a deep dive into Trump’s cabinet picks and whether they will be confirmed before welcoming Ambassador Frank Wisner. They discuss the challenges Trump will face accommodating European security needs when negotiating an end to the Ukraine-Russia war and the growing threat po…

James and Al outline the dangers of Donald Trump’s loyalist cabinet appointments and the risk to the military’s chain of command before welcoming journalist Michael Tomasky. They discuss the dominance of right-wing media, the rise of podcasts, the triumph of misinformation over facts, and how to save journalism. They also outline the catastrophic e…

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al digest the election results and reflect on why the Democrats underperformed compared to 2020. They call out Biden for refusing to exit gracefully, investigate the declining support among male and Latino voters, warn the country about the increased ris…

James and Al Live from The Shubert Theatre in Boston with guest Doris Kearns Goodwin. Its 2 days before the election of a lifetime, Jams, AL and Doris have something to say, about the future and the past. Focusing on the upcoming election, the significance of polling data, and the implications for democracy. The speakers reflect on the qualities of…

Politics War Room ON TOUR - live show in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al share their takes on the candidates' closing arguments, contextualize Biden’s garbage comment, and examine the effect of Trump’s MSG rally before welcoming pollsters Jim Ger…

Politics War Room ON TOUR - live show in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al explain why Kamala will win the presidency, focusing on demographics, the campaign’s ground game, and excellent surrogates. Then, they welcome AP Deputy Bureau Chief Michael…

Politics War Room ON TOUR - live show in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al raise hell over the danger of fascism if Trump is elected and ask the leaders of our military to call out his rejection of democracy before welcoming Dr. Michael Bitzer to d…

Politics War Room ON TOUR - live show in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al discuss the hurricane response, the dangers of disinformation, and the growing cracks in Trump’s campaign before welcoming the Editor and CEO of The Nevada Independent, Jon …

Politics War Room ON TOUR - live show in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al react to the VP debate, call on Kamala’s campaign to go on the offensive, and welcome Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler. They strategize about how to win his state…

Politics War Room ON TOUR - live shows in Atlanta on 10/12, and Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al discuss the expanding conflict in the Middle East, strategize on the optimal messaging to win over voters based on their perceptions of the economy, t…

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Politics War Room ON TOUR - live shows in NYC on 9/19, Atlanta on 10/12, and Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al welcome former AFL-CIO political director Michael Podhorzer to discuss the current poll numbers and where the Harris campaign should focu…

Politics War Room ON TOUR - live shows in NYC on 9/19, Atlanta on 10/12, and Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al expose the incompetence of Trump and the MAGA members of Congress, analyze the presidential debate, and explore its repercussions. They e…

Politics War Room ON TOUR - live shows in NYC on 9/19, Atlanta on 10/12, and Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al tear into Trump's and the pro-life movement's hypocrisy and analyze the latest prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza. Presidential historian …

Get tickets for the Politics War Room live shows in NYC on 9/19 and in Atlanta on 10/12 at politicon.com/tour James and Al discuss the convention, Kamala’s CNN interview, and how she should approach the upcoming debate before welcoming WaPo’s David Ignatius. They game out the danger Israel faces from Iran and its proxies and the path to peace in Ga…

Mitch Landrieu discusses the Democratic National Convention, the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration, and the importance of infrastructure. He emphasizes the need for Democrats to communicate their values and policies effectively, and highlights the threat that Donald Trump poses to democracy. Landrieu also mentions the key states th…

Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina discusses the upcoming presidential race and the potential for North Carolina to turn blue. He highlights the importance of voter turnout and the need to convince people that participating in the democratic system matters. The governor also talks about the extreme right-wing candidate running for governor and t…

The state of the race, the state of the country, and the Latino vote. The pollsters discuss the changes in the electorate, the importance of addressing key issues like abortion and the economy, and the need for Democrats to convey optimism and a vision for the future. They also touch on the challenges of polling in a changing landscape and the impo…

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James and Al are joined this morning by Justin Pearson and Don Scott More from James and Al Get tickets for the Politics War Room Live Show in NYC and Atlanta at politicon.com/tour Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. James Carville Explains…Watch on YouTube James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack and…

JB Poersch, who runs the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee for Chuck Schumer, discusses the challenges and strategies for Democrats in Senate races. The Democrats aim to keep all their blue states and win in challenging states like West Virginia and Montana. The presence of Kamala Harris on the ticket has solidified base voters and expanded the …

Get tickets for the Politics War Room live shows in NYC on 9/19 and in Atlanta on 10/12 at politicon.com/tour Democratic Party chairs from Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida discuss the upcoming election and the importance of their state parties. They highlight the energy and excitement on the ground, the need for voter protection, and the …

Get tickets for the Politics War Room live shows in NYC on 9/19 and in Atlanta on 10/12 at politicon.com/tour James and Al preview the upcoming DNC, explain how to win on the issues, and destroy Republican plans for mass deportations. Then, they welcome Brigadier General Ty Seidule to celebrate Tim Walz’s military service, detail the value and role…

Get tickets for the Politics War Room Live Show in NYC on 9/19/24 at politicon.com/tour Al and James salute Kamala’s VP selection of Governor Walz, explore his background, highlight his strengths, and explain how to counter the expected Republican attacks against him before welcoming Olympic legend Dr. Edwin Moses. They discuss the 2024 games and w…

Get tickets for the Politics War Room Live Show in NYC on 9/19/24 at politicon.com/tour Al and James rip apart JD Vance, celebrate the Olympics, and analyze the start of Kamala’s campaign, looking at what should go into her VP decision, the challenges facing her campaign managers, and where Biden fits in. Then, they welcome expert pollster John Del…

Following Biden dropping out of the race, Al and James tear apart the GOP’s reaction to Kamala’s rise, rebuke their racism, and lay out JD Vance’s attacks on Trump before welcoming seasoned pollster Jim Gerstein. They discuss Kamala’s strong opening bid and why the American people are happy to have a different choice. Then, they encourage her campa…

Following the attempted assassination of Trump, Al and James discuss its effect on the race, the nomination of JD Vance, the Republican convention, and whether Biden’s recent press and hail-mary plans can shake things up. Then, they welcome legal scholar Pam Karlan to analyze Judge Cannon’s dismissal of Trump’s charges for mishandling classified do…

Al and James discuss Kamala’s presidential prospects, James’ ideas to move the party forward, and Trump’s plans for retribution before welcoming FT’s US national editor Ed Luce. They look at how the center and far left united in French elections to defeat Le Pen, and weigh whether Macron will be able to govern effectively. Then, they break down the…

In the aftermath of the presidential debate, Al and James sound the alarm on rising Christian Nationalism and welcome veteran journalist Ron Brownstein. They discuss the debate's impact on the race, weigh what Biden can do to counter a terrible performance, explore whether it's feasible to replace him, and game out what the process would look like …

On the eve of the presidential debate, Al and special guest host Jill Wine-Banks discuss the upcoming contest, the impact of Dobbs on the election, and whether Biden will recapture a diverse voter coalition. Then, Al is joined by former US Deputy SOS Jim Steinberg to cover recent developments in the Gaza and Ukraine wars, explain the turmoil in Isr…

James and Al call out the Republican congressional caucus, review the political situation in Israel, mark Juneteenth, remember Willie Mays, and welcome veteran political strategist Bob Shrum. They discuss the format of the upcoming presidential debate, Biden’s prospects, how he should handle the age issue, Trump’s weaknesses, the importance of deba…

James and Al explain the impact of Hunter Biden’s conviction, emphasize the political power of falling crime rates, and welcome Lisa Lerer, author of The Fall of Roe. They expose the right-wing movement that gave us Dobbs, call out Supreme Court corruption, debate the role of role of Alito’s leaked decision, discuss the failures of the progressive …

James and Al defend Dr. Fauci and analyze Biden’s improving electoral prospects after the Trump trial verdict and the recent primaries before welcoming propaganda expert Peter Pomerantsev. They discuss how the successful British information campaign against the Nazis broadcast from an in-group and absurdist perspective to undermine the party’s lead…

James and Al preview Trump’s imminent Manhattan verdict, call for the SCOTUS to be on the ballot, demand a higher minimum wage, and welcome the Financial Times’ Ed Luce. They discuss Labor’s prospects in the upcoming British elections, how the conservatives have decimated the country, the rising radicalism of the Right, Europe’s leadership post-Bre…

James and Al lay out the hard choices facing the Biden campaign, blast corruption on the Supreme Court, and welcome Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi to dive into geopolitics. They start by exploring US-Sino relations, covering President Xi’s governing philosophy, the enslavement of the Uighurs, what a successful trade policy looks like, how to bolster our …

James and Al tear into Trump for seeking bribes from Big Oil, blast the MSM for failing to cover what matters, share their take on the recent polls and primaries, and welcome historian Heather Cox Richardson. They draw parallels between contemporary politics and the Civil War era, exploring MAGA’s regressive roots, our democracy’s war with demagogu…

James and Al reflect on Trump’s ongoing trial, the need for Biden to run a focused campaign, and the future of Gaza before welcoming author and journalist Katherine Stewart. They discuss the rise of the Christian nationalism movement in the USA, exploring how it relates to popular Christianity, its exploitation of the culture war and other politica…

Guest host Paul Begala joins Al to analyze the factors driving the ‘24 election and the dangers of another Trump term before speaking with UC President Emeritus Mark Yudof. They discuss where the pro-Palestine protests fit in the history of campus movements, how an oppressor/oppressed schema contributes to anti-Israel and anti-Semetic sentiment, wh…

James and Al game out Trump’s prosecution, reluctantly give credit to Speaker Johnson, and castigate the SCOTUS, before welcoming retired General John Allen to discuss our place in world affairs. They look at the effects of the foreign aid package, how to continue to support our allies, and the next phase of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars…

James and Al dive into Congress’ handling of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and analyze the politically transformative effects of Dobbs on the Republican party. Then they welcome legal expert Fred Wertheimer to discuss the progression of Trump’s first criminal trial, how the charges can be proven, and developments in the other legal …

James and Al decry Islamophobia and welcome MN Senator Tina Smith to discuss foreign relations and the Dobbs decision’s role in our politics. Following anti-abortion revanchism under the Comstock Act and extreme restrictions in red states, they analyze how to fight back by enacting legislation to secure women’s rights, the policies that will energi…

James and Al critique coastal elitism, explore how the Israel-Gaza war ends, and welcome Justice Breyer to discuss the role of the Supreme Court and its judges. They compare textualism and pragmatism using Justice Scalia as a foil, weigh the factors that go into reading the Constitution, debate politics’ place on the bench, review the ethics govern…

James and Al take Rep. Jim Jordan to task for continuing to spew lies about the 2020 election and review the status of Trump’s many trials, their possible outcomes, and their effect on the race. They also debate what NBC’s firing of Ronna McDaniel says about the state of network journalism, and weigh how RFK Jr. affects the election after his vice …

James and Al tear into the Orban government and analyze Trump’s influence on the Ohio Senate race before welcoming Admiral James Stavridis to discuss the global military landscape. They explore strategies for success in the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas conflicts, game out an effective response to threats against Taiwan, and look at how war fight…

James and Al destroy the RNC and Senator Katie Britt’s SOTU response, before welcoming authors of “White Rural Rage” Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman for a demographic deep dive. They expose the disproportionate influence of rural White voters, analyze the factors driving their regional decline, and explain how Republicans have leveraged their grievan…

James and Al give their take on Super Tuesday and the impact of a Trump conviction, before welcoming journalist Evan Osnos. They analyze Biden’s electoral prospects and the validity of the polls, looking at how his personality has changed, whether he is fit to serve, and how to win over the doubters. Then, they preview the potential and peril of th…

James and Al expose the hypocrisy of Jim Jordan and Matt Schlapp and welcome PA Senator Bob Casey. They discuss the role of President Biden in down ballot elections, what it will take to win in PA, and the issues most important to voters. They cover how Republican obstruction is exacerbating the border crisis and undermining national security, layi…

James and Al skewer the radical Republicans complicit in the events of J6 and welcome former presidential advisor and Lincoln biographer Sidney Blumenthal. They shut down the corruption allegations targeting President Biden, discuss the capture of MAGA by Putin and propaganda, and lay out the threat Russia poses to our elections and allies. Then, t…

James and Al celebrate the Democrats win of George Santos’ seat, blast Republicans for stopping the border bill, take on Robert Hur, and welcome law professor Pam Karlan. They discuss what will go into the SCOTUS rulings on Trump’s immunity and ballot cases and whether the justices will attempt to “split the baby”. Then they debate Judge Cannon’s i…

James and Al fire off on the continuing MAGA takeover of the Republican Party that led to the scuttling of the Democrats’ national security and immigration bill, and welcome NYT journalist Adam Nagourney. They discuss the role of The New York Times as a media institution, its mission, its leadership, and the scandals and financial challenges it has…