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.
Latest episodes
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1 h 34
Margins Matter with Mark McKinnon and Doug Sosnik
James and special guest host, Chief Media Advisor to the Bush presidential campaigns, Mark McKinnon, discuss their rise to politics in the pre-Trump era, Texas politics, faith, cor…
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1 h 12
Total Control Massive Failure
James and Al call out Elon’s election spending and MAGA misinformation, rip apart the last 2 years of Republican governance, and the races to focus on at the state level, before we…
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1 h 14
How Russia Owns Trump with David Corn
James and Al celebrate the election polls giving Dems a strong advantage going into the midterms, the effect of immigration policies on the country, and the motivations of MAGA whi…
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1 h 18
MAGA In Retreat with Jacob Weisberg & Nancy Lacore
James and Al lay out the growing challenges facing Republicans heading into the midterms, how history will view his reign, and how to hold MAGA to account. Then, they welcome journ…
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1 h 00
We Didn’t Start The Fire with Sam Forstag
James and Al celebrate the excellent candidates running for office and their growing prospects in the midterms, shame Trump for his renewed war on the press and the 1st Amendment,…
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1 h 06
A.I. Apocalypse with Manny Rutinel and Ira Shapiro
James and Al reflect on Trump’s erratic behavior amid his poorly executed midterm convention, how perception of him and MAGA is changing for the electorate, and the growing debate…
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54 min
Trump’s Clown Convention with Zach Dembo
James and Al eviscerate Trump’s midterm convention, share encouraging news about Kansas, analyze the factors most salient to voters, and make some 2026 predictions. Then, they welc…
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1 h 17
Data Centers & Corruption with Bale Dalton & Jimmy Bierman
James and Al compare Trump’s favorability to Congress, the value of youth in politics, the politicization of the military under MAGA, the explosion of corruption, and how democrats…
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1 h 12
The Law and The Sea with Pam Karlan & Elaine Luria
James and Al warn of Trump’s enduring strength with the base after the win of Lindsey Graham’s sister in South Carolina, while emphasizing the overall decline in support for MAGA.…
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1 h 02
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired with Brian Poindexter & John Vincent
James and Al explore the recent primaries in Florida and Alaska, Trump’s waning influence, and the meaning of the results as they look ahead to the midterms. Then, they welcome con…
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1 h 20
The Cavalry Is Coming With Rebecca Cooke & Paul Rivera
James and Al cover yesterday’s primary results and weigh the influence of Trump and the DSA on their respective parties going into the midterm elections. Then, they welcome congres…
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1 h 22
An Empire Running on Empty with Sarah Trone Garriott & David Wessel
James and Al give their take on the Michigan primary and push back against the DSA and their candidates while the future of the party is at stake. Then, they welcome Pulitzer Prize…
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60 min
Not a Time For A Vanity Vote with Denise Powell
James and Al fight back on Dr. Fauci’s behalf after Republican attacks on him and his legacy and discuss the influence of the Democratic Socialists on the party and the upcoming mi…
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53 min
Winning In The Swing States with Janelle Stelson
James and Al raise awareness about the effect of misinformation and voter ID laws, call for strong leadership from the ground up, and weigh election predictions and candidate quali…
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1 h 01
Pound The Facts, Pound The Law, Pound the Table With Cait Conley
James and Al analyze the Senate races in Michigan and Maine after the Platner debacle, reflect on Lindsey Graham’s career, and call for greater press freedoms. Then, they welcome N…
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58 min
Populism & Swing Elections with Ron Brownstein & Rebecca Bennett
James and Al welcome journalist Ron Brownstein to discuss the accusations against Graham Platner and the future of Susan Collins’ Senate seat in Maine, Democrats' changing relation…
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1 h 27
America At 250 with Joseph Ellis & Rep. Josh Turek
As America turns 250, James and Al discuss the rise of the DSA and its popularity among younger voters, rising antisemitism, how the recent SCOTUS decisions will impact the country…
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1 h 00
Schisms With Jim Gerstein
250 Year Competition:Vote for which of Trump’s insiders you think the Founding Fathers would send back to Englandhttps://forms.gle/XFwsfqkec7UEsKxbAJames and Al discuss the DSA's w…
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1 h 18
Battles Abroad & Battles At Home with David Sanger & Devlin Barrett
250 Year Competition:Vote for which of Trump’s insiders you think the Founding Fathers would send back to Englandhttps://forms.gle/XFwsfqkec7UEsKxbAJames and Al review the politica…
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1 h 25
The Death Of The Justice Department with Judge Michael Luttig
250 Year Competition:Vote for which of Trump’s insiders you think the Founding Fathers would send back to EnglandCLICK HERE TO VOTEJames and Al analyze Tuesday’s primaries, focusin…