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 risk to our remaining abortion rights, and blast Ted Cruz's victory over Colin Allred. More importantly, they outline how the party must immediately ...
Nov 07, 2024•48 min•Ep. 282
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 effective leadership, drawing parallels between historical figures like Lincoln and Roosevelt, and emphasize the importance of character in leadershi...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 281
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 Gerstein and Dr. Whit Ayers. They discuss the numbers going into the final week of the election, explore the most significant issues influencing vote...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 280
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 Tackett to discuss Mitch McConnell's rise and evolution, his role in the current SCOTUS make-up, and his place in the growing schism in the Repub...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 279
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 discuss the Democrats' prospects in North Carolina. They discuss the effect of the hurricane on the vote, the counties and cities with the most pre...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 278
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 Ralston. They break down the state of the presidential race, looking at the role of the Hispanic vote and its gender divide, the impact of the Cul...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 277
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, defend the Blue Wall of northern battleground states, and expose the disastrous impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on workers and inflation. The...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 276
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, tariffs, and tax cuts, and welcome PA Governor Josh Shapiro. They explain how Kamala is reviving the Obama coalition, the issues deciding the elect...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 275
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Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 274
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 focus. They explain the importance of the Black vote, winning over non-college-educated voters, and ensuring people turn out when a few thousand votes...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 273
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 explain why Kamala’s answer on immigration effectively derailed Trump, celebrate her masterful handling of the abortion issue, and break down why h...
Sep 12, 2024•59 min•Ep. 272
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 Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky then joins them to discuss John Adams’ role in the founding and how he and Jefferson diffused a constitutional crisis to ki...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 271
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 Gaza, looking at the impact of Iran’s new president, Netanyahu’s need to hold together his governing coalition, and continued settler expansionism. Then...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 270
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 that will determine the outcome of the election. James & Al wrap up day 4 of the DNC,
Aug 22, 2024•32 min•Ep. 269
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 the challenges of navigating race in the campaign. He emphasizes the economic benefits of clean energy and the fight against climate change. Governor C...
Aug 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 268
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 importance of reaching diverse populations. Overall, they express cautious optimism about the election and the potential for Democrats to win. Smalls: For...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 267
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 Al is providing frequent updates from the DNC....
Aug 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 266
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 Al is providing frequent updates from the DNC....
Aug 20, 2024•38 min•Ep. 265
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 map for Democrats. The Republicans have been recruiting self-funders, but many of their candidates are more extreme. Races in Texas, Florida, Nebraska...
Aug 20, 2024•16 min•Ep. 264
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 impact of the change in the Democratic ticket. They also discuss the challenges they face, such as voter suppression and counting issues, and the impo...
Aug 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 263
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 of the National Guard, and analyze the effect of Ukraine’s invasion of Russia. They also speak with strategist Morgan Jackson about the state of the ...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 262
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 what events they’re looking forward to, the role past Olympics and their athletes have historically played as a force for social justice, how he used c...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 261
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 Della Volpe for a deep dive into the importance of young voters and how to motivate them, examining the margins Kamala will need to win, what they think ...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 260
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 campaign to focus on the rising cost of living, reforming immigration, and protecting abortion rights. They also react to Netanyahu’s reception in Washingt...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 259
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 docs, defend the need for special counsel appointments, and explore the avenues the Justice Department has to reopen the case. They also break down the ...
Jul 18, 2024•50 min•Ep. 258
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 massive victory by Labor in the UK, examine how it might raise the possibility of reunification with the EU, and whether these elections signify a gl...
Jul 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 257
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 if Kamala, Gov. Whitmer, or Gavin Newsom is chosen as the new candidate. They also outline the dangers of the SCOTUS immunity ruling, determine if the...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 256
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 Israeli politics, call out the growing danger of terrorism, and explore how to have more effective US-Sino relations. In their analysis, they look ahead ...
Jun 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 255
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 debate prep, the power of a well-made point, and look back on famous debate moments from Nixon v. Kennedy, to Romney v. Obama. Will a strong performance b...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 254
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 movement, and empahsize the need for pro-Roe forces to abandon their boadrooms and make their case at the grassroots. Then, they look at what the new...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 253
