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Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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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 minds from across the country to see who has the most compelling case for the American people on the issues that matter most.Politicon Political Science Politics & Government
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  • 331: Shutdown Shame with Rep. Brendan Boyle

    331: Shutdown Shame with Rep. Brendan Boyle
    Oct 9 2025
    James and Al sound off on the presence of ICE and other federal agents on our streets, call out the DOJ’s failure to uphold the law, and explain the dangers that come with the usurpation of democracy, from civil unrest to lost faith in elections. Then, they welcome Rep. Brendan Boyle of PA to discuss the NJ Governor’s race, lay out the perils of the government shutdown and what it means for people around the country, and investigate how our healthcare under the ACA is being put at risk. They also try to lighten the mood in tough times by discussing Al’s native Philadelphia sports when many of the teams are doing well and in the news.

    Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from!

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    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

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    Get More From This Week’s Guest:

    Rep. Brendan Boyle: Twitter | House.gov | Website | FaceBook | Instagram

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 330: Trump & Hegseth Blew It with Leon Panetta

    330: Trump & Hegseth Blew It with Leon Panetta
    Oct 2 2025
    James and Al welcome former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta to discuss the budget crisis, Hegseth’s approach to Pentagon leadership, the outrageous attacks on our generals, and the shaky status of the rule of law in the Trump era. Then, they cover the races in NJ, VA, and NYC, looking at the strategies that can deliver victory, why Mamdani could be an inspiring and uniting figure if he wins, and the CA ballot initiatives that could help the Democrats gain control of Congress. They also give their take on the government shutdown and what comes next for the country.

    Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from!

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    More from James and Al:

    Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.

    Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial

    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

    Check Out Andrew Zucker’s New Politicon Podcast: The Golden Age

    Get More From This Week’s Guest:

    Former Secretary of Defense & Director of the CIA Leon Panetta: Defense.gov | CSIS | Panetta Institute for Public Policy | SFSU ICCE

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 329: Fascism Vs. Democracy with Mitch Landrieu & Benjamin Hett

    329: Fascism Vs. Democracy with Mitch Landrieu & Benjamin Hett
    Sep 25 2025
    Politics War Room addresses the dire crisis of political and social violence by sounding the alarm over the dangers our country faces. Former LA Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu begins by exploring the challenges facing the average American, how Democrats can speak to them, the issues that they care about, and most importantly, how to win. Then, Professor Benjamin Hett of Hunter College at CUNY puts the risk of fascism into historical context by breaking down the conditions, politics, and propaganda that enabled Hitler to rise to power and plunge the world into chaos..

    Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from!

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    More from James and Al:

    Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.

    Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial

    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

    Check Out Andrew Zucker’s New Politicon Podcast: The Golden Age

    Get More From This Week’s Guests:

    Professor Benjamin Hett: Hunter College - CUNY | Website & Books

    Former Louisiana Lt. Gov Mitch Landrieu: Twitter | Unum Fund | American Bridge

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    53 mins
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