Épisodes

  • 339: Blood In The Water With Rep. Jason Crow

    339: Blood In The Water With Rep. Jason Crow
    Dec 4 2025
    James Carville & Al Hunt Are joined this week by Congressman Jason Crow and discuss military leadership of Pete Hegseth, accountability, and the current state of morale within the armed forces. He emphasizes the importance of candidate quality in political recruitment and critiques the current administration's approach to international relations and corruption. Crow's insights reflect his experiences as a veteran and a member of Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by the military and the political landscape.

    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!

    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

    Please Support Our Sponsors:

    MIRACLE MADE:
    MIRACLE.COM/WARROOM - TRY MIRACLE MADE SHEETS TODAY. YOU’LL SAVE OVER 40%, AND WHEN YOU USE PROMO CODE WARROOM, YOU’LL GET AN EXTRA 20% OFF PLUS A FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET

    NAKED WINES:
    NAKEDWINES.COM/WARROOM - CLICK ‘ENTER VOUCHER’ AND PUT IN MY CODE WARROOM FOR BOTH THE CODE AND PASSWORD FOR $100 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER.

    WEBROOT:
    WEBROOT.COM/WARROOM FOR 75% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME

    Green Chef
    GREENCHEF.COM/50WARROOM - USE CODE 50WARROOM TO GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH, THEN 20% OFF FOR TWO MONTHS WITH FREE SHIPPING
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 14 min
  • 338: Shocking Incompetence of the Trump Administration with Tom Edsall

    338: Shocking Incompetence of the Trump Administration with Tom Edsall
    Nov 27 2025
    Al Hunt and James Carville discuss the incompetence of the Trump administration. They are joined by Tom Edsall to talk about the rise of Christian nationalism and far right extremists in the Republican Party, including the role of anti-Semitism in current political discourse.

    James & Al then answer listener questions like exploring the impact of economic policies on voters, the dynamics within the Republican Party, and the importance of anger in mobilizing political action among Democrats.

    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!
    More from James and Al

    Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.

    Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube.

    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 @jamescarvilleand his new TikTok @realjamescarville
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 11 min
  • 337: The History Of The Epstein Files With Sidney Blumenthal

    337: The History Of The Epstein Files With Sidney Blumenthal
    Nov 20 2025
    James and Al welcome Clinton consigliere Sidney Blumenthal to discuss the Epstein file release, what we might find, and how it will influence the future of our politics and upcoming elections. They also look at the current state of Trump’s influence on the Republican Party, whether there will be a rebellion, and if he can hold his coalition together. Then, they review his recent hosting of MBS and what his administration plans when it comes to foreign relations.

    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!

    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

    Get More From This Week’s Guest:

    Sidney Blumenthal: Just Security | Wilson Center | The Guardian | Court Of History | Author

    Please Support Our Sponsor:

    Quince:
    Upgrade your holiday fashion and get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 14 min
  • 336: Duty, Honor, Country with Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.)

    336: Duty, Honor, Country with Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.)
    Nov 13 2025
    James and Al celebrate the reopening of the government and applaud those willing to cross the line, while still criticizing the administration's failure to achieve a better outcome for the American people. Then, Politics War Room welcomes Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.) to discuss our military heroes, the renaming of our bases to reflect those loyal to our country rather than those who fought under the Confederacy, and how we can live up to our national values after the Trump era comes to an end. They also skewer the tenure of Pete Hegseth, honor our veterans, and remember those who lost their lives in the course of their service.

    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!

    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

    Get More From This Week’s Guest:

    Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.): Twitter | West Point | Website | Hamilton College | New America | Author

    Please Support Our Sponsors:

    Zbiotics:
    Go to https://zbiotics.com/PWR and use PWR at checkout for 15% off any first-time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.

    Miracle Made:
    Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    42 min
  • 335: Finally, Dems In Array with Jim Gerstein

    335: Finally, Dems In Array with Jim Gerstein
    Nov 6 2025
    After a big win, James and Al explain why the Democrats outperformed in the off-season elections, focusing on the declining affordability of life under Trump, his anti-democratic actions, and the desire for change in the electorate. Then, they look at the implications for the upcoming national elections, the growing headwinds to MAGA and Republican rule, and the potential to increase the share of the Hispanic vote. They also examine the impact of statewide court decisions, the effects of redistricting following California’s Proposition 50, and the state of international relations, with a focus on Israel.

    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!

    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:

    Jim Gerstein: GBAO Strategies

    Please Support Our Sponsors:

    Naked Wines:
    To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/warroom and use code WARROOM for both the code and password.

    Green Chef:
    Get 50% off your 1st month, then 20% off for 2 months with free shipping when you use code 50WARROOM at greenchef.com/50warroom
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 8 min
  • 334: Art Heists & Drug Wars with Max Boot and Yves Istel

    334: Art Heists & Drug Wars with Max Boot and Yves Istel
    Oct 30 2025
    James and Al break down the imminent elections in NJ, VA, the state Supreme Courts, and on Prop 50 in CA, with a deep dive into the effects of gerrymandering and what it means for the parties. Then, they welcome economics wizard Yves Instel to discuss the theft from the Louvre, hear the story of his flight from Paris to the USA during WW2, and reflect on art and culture. They are also joined by WaPo’s Max Boot to understand the Trump administration’s warmongering with Venezuela, the evolution of the drug war, whether Maduro is genuinely a threat to our country, and conservatism’s evolution.

    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!

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

    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:

    Max Boot: Twitter | Threads | Website | WaPo | CFR | Author

    Yves Istel: French American Foundation | European Institute
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 19 min
  • 333: Gaudy and Banal with Paul Goldberger

    333: Gaudy and Banal with Paul Goldberger
    Oct 23 2025
    James and Al hype Trump’s falling approval ratings, explain why even die-hard Republicans are starting to abandon him, and call out MAGA’s war on higher education, before giving us some good news about why there might be reasons for hope and change. Then, they welcome architectural expert Paul Goldberger to discuss Trump’s war on our nation’s heritage as represented by our historical structures, and lay out why these buildings are so crucial to our sense of self and trust in our institutions. They also dive into why our public buildings represent our democracy, and why their preservation is so important to our ideals and future..

    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!

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

    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:

    Paul Goldberger: Twitter | Website | Parsons School of Design | New Yorker | Author

    Please Support Our Sponsors:

    Quince:
    Upgrade your fall fashion and get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom

    Green Chef:
    Get 50% off your 1st month, then 20% off for 2 months with free shipping when you use code 50WARROOM at greenchef.com/50warroom
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 16 min
  • 332: The Race Is On In VA & NJ with David Wildstein & Larry Sabato

    332: The Race Is On In VA & NJ with David Wildstein & Larry Sabato
    Oct 16 2025
    James and Al celebrate the hostage return, call on the Democratic leadership to stand up and take the reins, and expose the savagery of the upcoming class of Young Republicans. Then, they welcome the New Jersey Globe’s David Wildstein and political seer Larry Sabato to discuss the candidates and forces at play in the gubernatorial races in NJ and VA. They explore how Spanberger and Sherrill are balancing national and state issues, how hard they are standing up to Trump, and share their predictions on the outcomes. Additionally, they share what areas to watch, warn of the influence of gerrymandering, and explain how the states have changed in recent years.

    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!

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

    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:

    Larry Sabato: Twitter | Sabato’s Crystal Ball | Center For Politics | UVa | Author

    David Wildstein: Twitter | New Jersey Globe | The Inside Edge | FaceBook | YouTube

    Please Support Our Sponsor:

    ZBiotics:
    Get back into action after a night out with 15% off your first order of ZBiotics when you go to zbiotics.com/warroom and use code: WARROOM
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 17 min