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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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  • 366: Too Much Winning In 2026 with Dr. Amy Acton, David Pepper, & Bobby Pulido
    Apr 23 2026

    James and Al discuss the redrawing of Congressional districts in Virginia in the wider context of the gerrymandering battle being waged for the House and share lesser-known issues plaguing our democracy. Then they are joined by Ohio’s gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial candidates, Amy Acton and David Pepper, and they dive into healthcare, corruption, and the need for political change. They also welcome Tejano star-turned-TX-15 candidate Bobby Pulido to game out how to win in Texas, bring back conservative-minded Latino voters, and craft a strong economic message, capped off with a short musical performance.

    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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    Get More From This Week’s Guests:

    Dr. Amy Acton: Twitter | Acton For Governor | Instagram | Facebook

    David Pepper: Twitter | Acton For Governor | Website | Author

    Bobby Pulido: Campaign Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • 365: Mad Men with Dr. Trita Parsi
    Apr 16 2026

    James and Al sound the alarm over Trump’s deteriorating mental state, and explain the challenges it poses for JD Vance and the effects it will have on the upcoming election. Then, they analyze the political dynamics at play in the California gubernatorial election, and welcome Dr. Trita Parsi to examine the aftermath of the Iran war. They discuss the reasons the Iranian regime was able to repel the attack, the need to revisit sanctions to weaken the regime and empower civil society, what the future looks like for Israel and the Gulf states, and the potential for shifting alliances.

    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:

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    Get More From This Week’s Guest:

    Dr. Trita Parsi: Twitter | Website | Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft | Author

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    1 hr
  • 364: Winning Is Everything, Stupid With Gov. Steve Bullock
    Apr 9 2026

    James and Al game out the implications of Trump’s foreign policy following the ceasefire with Iran, analyze the growing schism in the MAGA movement, and examine the shift toward Democrats and Independents in recent off-year elections. Then they welcome former MT Governor Steve Bullock to discuss winning in the Mountain West, strategies for independents and Democrats in Red areas, how to connect with rural voters, the importance of values that resonate with everyday people, and how to address cultural issues head-on.

    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:

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    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 @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville

    Get More From This Week’s Guest:

    Governor Steve Bullock: Twitter | National Governors Association | Montana.gov

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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