Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsMaster 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.
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107: Dems working it out ?
October 07, 2021 10:03 - 42 minutesWith the budget and debt ceiling votes sending the Democratic party into disarray, James and Al convene the Politics War Room to discuss the importance of mending the intraparty schism and using the levers of power for key priorities. Can Manchin and Sinema be brought on board, or will we have to hope the progressives show their pragmatic side? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear w...
106: Barney Frank
September 30, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutesJames and Al are joined by Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, congressman Barney Frank, for an in depth look at the current budget negotiations and the thinking motivating its key players. Then, they examine the power of a competent and active government to make our lives better in the fight against COVID and beyond, with an update on the 2021 baseball season. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include y...
105: Emily Bazelon & David Wessel
September 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al are joined by David Wessel of the Brookings Institution to break down the challenges posed to our country by the debt ceiling, a stalled budget, and the real estate crisis in China. Then, Emily Bazelon of the NYT and Slate’s Political gabfest discusses the latest fronts in the war against Roe, and signs on to James’ idea for the next Supreme Court Justice. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include you...
104: Prof. Joseph Ellis
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al are joined by American historian Joseph Ellis for a deep dive into the politics, people and passions that set off the American Revolution on both sides of the Atlantic. How deeply did the years of 1773 - 1783 shape our nation? And after watching our country lose to two insurgencies across the globe and our politics fracture, what lessons can we learn? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your ci...
103: WORTH: Ken Feinberg & Camille Biros
September 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al examine the legacy of September 11th by welcoming the Special Master of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, Ken Feinberg, and his law partner Camille Biros. Portrayed in the Netflix hit movie “Worth” by Amy Ryan and Michael Keaton Overcoming the daunting challenge of making sure the families received the right and just compensation. What did it take? And is something like it even possible today? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them ...
102: Election Experts - Kristen Soltis Anderson & Amy Walter
September 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al bring on Echelon Insights founding partner, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and the editor of the Cook Political Report, Amy Walter, to discuss polling and how it influences strategy. Then, they break down the changes that are happening in the most important swing states and what it will take for candidates to win in them going forward. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear whe...
101: Afghanistan with Ed Luce & Vali Nasr
August 26, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutesWith the Afghanistan pull out looking more disastrous by the day, James and Al bring on John Hopkins Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies, Vali Nasr, and US Editor of the Financial Times, Ed Luce to break things down. In a panel discussion they debate our failures in Afghanistan, if there were any successes, and what we can expect the region and its neighbors to do next. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. ...
100: EPISODE 100 !!!! - Professor Craig Symonds
August 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourIn the wake of the chaos in Afghanistan, James and Al take on the leaders who contributed to the disaster that our country and the Middle East are facing. Then they bring on Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, Craig Symonds, for a lesson in the WWII Pacific Theater, and a look back at when the United States was still able to win its wars. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to he...
99: DeSantis Is A Giant Asshole also Donald McNeil discusses COVID
August 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourIn their 100th episode, James and Al bring on veteran of the New York Times, Donald McNeil, for a look at what’s next for us during the pandemic now that the Delta variant is raging in hot spots fueled by the unvaccinated. With other variants on the horizon, what will it take to convince the hold outs and get the country back on the track to health? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to h...
98: Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.)
August 05, 2021 22:39 - 1 hourJames and Al bring on Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) for a wide ranging conversation about how we can defend the Capitol, protect our most cherished institutions, and finally put an end to the pandemic. Is strengthening the Capitol police force and mandating vaccinations enough to stop the forces holding our country back? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re...
97: Professor Randall Kennedy
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al are joined by Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy to look at the Democratic Party’s best strategies for approaching issues of race, policing and criminal justice. Will they be able to continue inspiring the wider electorate without scaring off centrist and independent voters? Or will 2022 be about who best calms our fears? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where y...
96: Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman
July 22, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutesJames and Al welcome Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman to the War Room to find out what’s next for our recovering economy and how we stack up against our global competitors. Are we looking at high growth, high inflation, or are we living in a unique situation caused by the Pandemic? Then, James and Al induct a historical class into the Sphincter Hall of Fame-- so keep those submissions coming! Note: Sound quality might vary in this episode, we appreciate your understanding du...
95: Michael C Bender
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al bring on Wall Street Journal White House reporter and author of “Frankly We Did Win This Election”, Michael Bender for a look at how this administration compares to the last. With President Biden receiving 80 million votes— a record— they explore what got so many people on board and what the party needs to do to keep them. Will the Democrats be able to do it? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include...
94: Admiral James Stavridis, Fmr Supreme Nato Commander
July 08, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutesJames and Al welcome former Supreme Nato Commander, Admiral James Stavridis for a discussion about our military readiness and how to build a secure future for the country and the world-- because by “2034” it’s going to be a whole different place. Are we up to the challenge of recreating a peaceful and prosperous planet? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from! Get Mo...
93: Mayor Phillip Levine
July 01, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutesJames and Al welcome former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine for a discussion about our failing infrastructure, what our politicians need to do, and how Democrats can win over a Florida that seems less Purple and more Red by the year. More importantly, does the modern party have what it takes to reclaim the state from Governor DeSantis? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’...
92: Penis talk, Brett Kavanagh with Jackie Calmes and Tucker Carlson with Ben Smith
June 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al are joined by Ben Smith of the NYT and LA Times editor Jackie Calmes for a deep dive into the transformation of the media and the Republican party during the last election and over the last year. What changed? From our reporting to our governance, how do we restore trust in our institutions and get our country back on track? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE Y...
91: Andy Slavitt and Bill Leonard
June 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al welcome religious historian Bill Leonard and Biden’s former Senior Advisor for COVID Response, Andy Slavitt, to look at the mythologies holding the USA back-- from the supposed glory of the Old South, to anti-social and harmful views about the pandemic and the ongoing efforts to end it. Should we be optimistic? And what will it take to convince the more recalcitrant among us to embrace the policies we need to create an inspiring future? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL A...
90: Coach Pete Carroll & Audrey Cavenecia
June 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al welcome coaching legend Pete Carroll and co-host of his Amplify Voices podcast, Audrey Cavenecia, to discuss the role of equity, inclusion and diversity in our society as we go into the next decade. And after seeing the impact of racial issues on the front lines (even if measured in yards), the time is now to look at how diverse and future focused voices can lead us to where we need to be. Will it be enough? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] O...
89: Alex Gibney: Crime Of The Century
June 03, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutesJames and Al welcome Director Alex Gibney of HBO’s Crime of the Century to the Politics War Room to take on the threats to the American people posed by lobbyists, Big Pharma, and corporations who would put profits above people. Why does it seem like the damage they do to our country is usually buried under other ledes and pushed to the bottom of the page? They intend to find out-- even if they have to name names! EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET T...
88: Fmr. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutesWith UFOs being reported and recorded across the country, James and Al welcome Fmr. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to get his take on the possible threat and why there’s been no disclosure. But UFOs aren’t the only thing facing us, so they find out from Senator Reid how we can get our Congress working for us again, and what he’d say to the people running things now! And of course-- more Hall of Sphincter noms... EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET...
87: Sphincter Hall of Fame
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourAl and James are joined by Princeton historian Julian Zelizer to look at the evolution of the Republican Party from a party of issues to a party of disinformation and division. Then Al and James announce the first inductees for a very special honor... EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM! Get More From This Week’s Guest: Julian Zelizer Princeton | CNN |Twitter |...
86: David Leonhardt
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourDavid Leonhardt of the New York Times sits down with James and Al to discuss how we can start moving our country forward after the Covid Pandemic and Trump era. Is it time to start lifting the lockdown orders and focusing on the working people who keep the country running? Or will Democrats keep the House competitive in 2022? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM !...
85: Michael Waldman
May 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourWith Trump back in the news and Derek Chauvin recently convicted, James and Al bring on the President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice Michael Waldman for his take. Can we expect Trump to finally land in legal trouble, and what’s the best way for the Democrats to remove the many obstacles he placed in the way of our democracy? Will they also be able to make progress on criminal justice reform or is more persuasion needed for the country to start moving forward? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS T...
84: Zach Carter and Evan Osnos
April 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourAs the Biden Administration continues to build support and consolidate its hold on the ship of state, James and Al are joined by John Maynard Keynes expert and author Zach Carter to give us perspective on Biden’s economic vision. Then, Evan Osnos of The New Yorker comes on to analyze what we’re seeing from China. But the episode wouldn’t be complete without James following up on his Vox interview-- you won’t want to miss it! EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected]...
83: Jim Gerstein & Phil Klay
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourWith troops due to come out of Afghanistan, James and Al welcome veteran and author Phil Klay and pollster Jim Gerstein to discuss the state of world affairs and when we should be going to war. How are things looking in the Middle East 20 years on? Are we leaving too soon, or is it time to focus our attention here at home where we have enough problems? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE...
82: Our Towns, w/ Deb & James Fallows, Jeanne Jordan & Steven Ascher
April 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJames and Al bring on the creators of HBO’s Our Towns-- Deb Fallows, James Fallows, Jeanne Jordan and Steven Ascher to discuss their journey to towns across our nation during the pandemic era. In the process, they saw that the causes of our division pale in comparison to the bonds we build when we live, work, and dream together. Now, if only DC would get on message... EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOU...
81: Manchin, Gaetz and James's famous tuna sandwich recipe
April 08, 2021 19:00 - 1 hourAl and James argue against the voter law in Georgia and don’t pull any punches about the allegations facing Matt Gaetz. They also discuss the role Joe Manchin has to play in the Senate, and whether the Democrats can do anything with their majorities. Come for the unparalleled political insight, and stay for James’ tuna fish sandwich recipe! EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHE...
80: From G. Gordon Liddy to Matt Gaetz
April 01, 2021 01:40 - 38 minutesJames and Al try to figure out what the heck is wrong with the Republican party, from G. Gordon Liddy on to Rep. Matt Gaetz. What gives? If their party doesn’t get its act together soon, they could easily slip into irrelevance-- and that’s in spite of the best efforts of the Democrats! EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL [email protected] OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM! LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: ...
79: Ron Brownstein & John Feinstein
March 25, 2021 03:30 - 1 hourJames and Al get fired up for some March Madness with John Feinstein-- taking a look at what’s best for the sport and the NCAA. Better check your brackets! Then, Ron Brownstein of the Atlantic comes on to discuss the shift from class to culture based partisanship and the way the forces unleashed in 1974 Los Angeles continue to define our future. Please excuse the echo with our final guest John Feinstein it was an external issue that we could not fix, but we wanted to bring you the intervi...
78: Dr Sean Carroll
March 17, 2021 22:15 - 1 hourWith our future seeming more unpredictable by the year, James and Al invite theoretical physicist and host of the Mindscape Podcast, Dr Sean Carroll to the show to gain insight into the secrets of existence-- that is, if anything exists outside of politics... In their wide ranging conversation we find out whether anyone really understands quantum physics, the fate of Iran and Schrödinger's cat, along with much more. You might even want to check your bracket. Get More From This Week’s Gue...
77: Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule & Former NOLA Mayor of Mitch Landrieu
March 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hourJames and Al host Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule for a deep dive into the residual myths surrounding Robert E. Lee and the confederacy, as well as the implications they have for the region and our politics. Former NOLA Mayor Mitch Landrieu then calls in to join the conversation, discussing the changes happening in the modern South and how we can reclaim patriotism from those who would divide us. Get More From This Week’s Guests: Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule Twitter |Website | Ham...
77: Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule & Former NOLA Mayor Mitch Landrieu
March 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hourJames and Al host Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule for a deep dive into the residual myths surrounding Robert E. Lee and the confederacy, as well as the implications they have for the region and our politics. Former NOLA Mayor Mitch Landrieu then calls in to join the conversation, discussing the changes happening in the modern South and how we can reclaim patriotism from those who would divide us. Get More From This Week’s Guests: Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule Twitter |Website | Ham...
76: Amanda Carpenter
March 03, 2021 23:30 - 1 hourIs the GOP on the short bumpy road to irrelevance? James and Al bring on strategist, author, and Bulwark contributor Amanda Carpenter-- formerly a Ted Cruz staffer-- to find out why the Republican Party can’t escape Trump, and what things might look like if they do. If they can’t, Democrats can press a generational advantage, but it might not matter if they can’t get their act together! Get More From This Week’s Guest: Amanda Carpenter Twitter |Author of: Gas Lighting America | @Bulwar...
75: Rep. Colin Allred
February 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hourWith Texas in turmoil after facing down a disastrous ice storm and Ted Cruz caught making a run for the sun, Al and James welcome Congressman Colin Allred from Texas to fill us in on what’s happening there on the ground. Will the state pull itself together or will it need to turn blue first? Get More From This Week’s Guest: Rep. Colin Allred Twitter |House.Gov |Facebook | @transportDems |@houseforeign | @vetaffairsdems EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] O...
74: Jane Fonda
February 18, 2021 00:00 - 1 hourWith our nation buffeted by everything from climate change to Covid, James and Al are joined by the incomparable activist and actress Jane Fonda find out how we all can become more involved on the issues most critical to our shared future. Can President Biden rally us in time? The consensus is yes-- so we might make it after all! Get More From This Week’s Guest: Jane Fonda IMDB Twitter Facebook Instagram Website Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] ...
73: Senator Doug Jones
February 10, 2021 21:45 - 1 hourWith the impeachment process ongoing and President Biden scrambling to right the wayward ship of state, Senator Doug Jones of Alabama joins James and Al to give his unique insight into the challenges that face the Democratic party and the country. How difficult will it be to govern when we’re at each other's throats? And is there hope for the more moderate among us once we get past Trump? Get More From This Week’s Guest: Senator Doug Jones Twitter Website Author of ‘Bending Towards Ju...
72: Laurie Garrett & Greg Cosell
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourWith Covid-19 raging across the country for a full year, James and Al are joined by Pulitzer prize winning author and journalist Laurie Garrett to find out what we can expect going forward, and what our lives will look like in 2021 once the vaccine begins to get more widely distributed. Then expert football analyst and senior producer at NFL Films Greg Cosell comes on to get us fired up about the Super Bowl this weekend and talk about recent developments in the game. Who’s your pick? Get ...
71: Michael McFaul & David Folkenflik
January 28, 2021 01:30 - 1 hourWith Russia in upheaval, and our media not exactly sure how to cover the Biden Administration, Al and James are joined by former Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, and NPR’s David Folkenflik to take a look at how both will fare after the transition to the new presidency. Can the media keep the Biden Administration honest while respecting the American people? And will Russia fall to the wayside on its own or will more action be necessary? No matter how things play out, Al and James don’...
70: Inauguration Day w/ Leon Panetta & Walter Dellinger
January 21, 2021 00:45 - 1 hourIn spite of the mayhem at the Capitol, the inauguration of Joe Biden and the transfer of power went smoothly, and James and Al are beginning to feel some optimism about the next four years...if the Democrats don’t screw it up! Leon Panetta joins them to look at the domestic and international prospects for the new administration. Then, Duke Law School’s legal mastermind Walter Dellinger comes on to look at the legal future for the Trump family and how the actions of the administration can b...
69: Impeachment Day... again w/ Professor Kathleen Belew & Walter Pincus
January 14, 2021 00:45 - 1 hourWith the Capitol garrisoned with troops and the passions of insurrection and the subsequent defense of the Union still cooling, Al and James examine the worrisome situation we find ourselves in going into the Biden inauguration. The threat is evident, and so they are joined by expert on the militia and white power movements, University of Chicago Professor Kathleen Belew to look at how we got to this point, and national security expert and senior columnist for The Cipher Brief, WaPo Alum Wa...
68: John Couvillon & Sec William Cohen
January 06, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour2021 already promises to be as crazy as 2020, and Al and James are ready to game things out for you in their Politics War Room. They’re joined on their first episode of the year by award winning pollster John Couvillon to take a look at the double Democratic victory in the GA Senate races and bask in the results. Then, former Defense Secretary William Cohen comes on to game out the final days of the Trump Administration and how we might handle the ensuing chaos as the nation approaches the...
67: Joe Drape
December 30, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutesWith 2021 just around the corner, Al and James celebrate our scientists and first responders, and give us the inside scoop on who has power in the Democratic congress. Then they’re joined by author of Saint Makers, Joe Drape of @NYTSPORTS, to discuss some of the things we’ve seen in the cultural realms outside of politics-- updating us about the state of the modern church, before switching over to take on the way the pandemic has affected the sports industry. Like many others, there is the ...
66: David Sanger, Mary Matalin & Judy Woodruff
December 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hourAl and James welcome The New York Times National Security Correspondent David Sanger to analyze the recent Russian cyber attacks on our country and go through our possible responses, legislative and otherwise. James is appalled we could let it happen, and all three wonder if our country is still secure. Then, Al and James continue their annual holiday season tradition by bringing their wives Judy Woodruff and Mary Matalin on the podcast to end the year before the Politics War Room gears up...
65: Ron Brownstein
December 16, 2020 21:30 - 1 hourTexas and Trump have been rejected by the Supreme Court and things are starting to look like President-Elect Biden will sail smoothly into his inauguration. Al and James discuss their support for most of his cabinet picks so far, even though they worry that the party needs to focus on shoring up support (not to mention the Senate) before swinging for the fences. Then, they are joined by Ron Brownstein to shoot down any concerns about fraud overturning the election, and gaze into the futur...
64: Tim O’Brien & John Barry
December 09, 2020 21:30 - 1 hourPresident Elect Biden’s cabinet is beginning to fill up, and James and Al have a lot to say on the subject. And if the party wants to win both seats in the Georgia Senate run-offs, they would do well to listen! Then, they are joined by Bloomberg columnist and author of Trump Nation, Tim O’Brien to give insight into the final machinations of the Trump White House and what we can expect from him going forward. Luckily there is some optimism from historian and author of The Great Influenza, ...
63: Senator Chris Dodd & Stephen Fowler
December 02, 2020 21:30 - 1 hourIt’s the election that never seems to end, but with President-Elect Biden putting together a cabinet and Trump’s legal challenges floundering across the country, Al and James are looking ahead to 2021. Georgia maven Stephen Fowler joins the show to discuss the facts on the ground and his expectations for the Senate races there. Then Senator Chris Dodd comes on to share his optimism for the Biden administration and his surprising hopes for bi-partisanship between Biden and McConnell. The q...
62: Bill Kristol & Evan Osnos
November 25, 2020 23:00 - 1 hourThe Biden era is finally beginning, and his cabinet and prospective agenda are already exciting people across the political spectrum. Al and James are fired up, and talk to political maven Bill Kristol about the prospects for the Republican party, and why he’s a fan of Biden and the Democrats after Trump. Then, journalist and author of Joe Biden: The Life, The Run, and What Matters Now, Evan Osnos, comes on to tell us about the real Biden and what we can expect from his administration inte...
61: Shane Harris & Chris Huttman
November 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hourAs we get further from the election, it’s time for Biden to start putting together a cabinet. Al and James take a look at how it might look and what to expect in the early days of a Biden-Harris administration before taking your questions. Then they’re joined by Shane Harris, to talk about how President Trump could make the Snowden leaks pale by comparison to what he can sell or release, and Georgia expert Chris Huttman to give us insight into the fate of its Senate seats. Will it go dark...
60: Ed Luce & Tom Edsall
November 11, 2020 20:30 - 1 hourWith Biden the presumptive President-Elect, James and Al take a moment to celebrate the win, despite wishing that the Democratic party had worked harder on its messaging. They’re joined by Ed Luce of the Financial Times and Tom Edsall of the New York Times to discuss how the international order will change under a Biden Administration and whether the party can mend the growing schism between the work and moderate wings of the party. Either way, it’s a whole new world... Books From This We...
59: In Limbo: Paul Begala, Jill Abramson, Tara Setmayer & Cass Sunstein
November 05, 2020 01:00 - 1 hourJames and Al break down election law and court challenges with Cass Sunstein before being joined by an all star panel with Jill Abramson, Paul Begala, and Tara Setmayer to help us digest what we experienced on election day. With no official call made, is it in the bag for Biden and McConnell? It’s a whole new era. Will we be stuck in the same battles of the last four years, or can we expect to build back bigger, bolder, and better in 2021? Books & Podcasts From This Week’s Panelists: J...