Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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 Ca...

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...

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 battlegr...

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 Govern...

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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 focus. They explain the importance of the Black...

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...

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 d...

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 preside...

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. Jam...

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....

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, t...

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. 

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 D...

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 recr...

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. T...

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...

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...

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...

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, reform...

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 appointmen...

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...

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...

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 ter...

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...