Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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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23: Journalist David Shribman Juxtaposes Canada's Coronavirus Response With The United States' Efforts
April 02, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutesAs a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Shribman (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/Boston Globe) has had keen insight into how the two countries have been operating since coronavirus first reached North America. On the one hand, he notes, Canada has taken decisive action directed by a head of government who exemplifies the seriousness and gravitas needed for these extreme circumstances. On the other, he points out that the U.S. has been directionles...
Author Deborah Fallows and Journalist James Fallows Examine the Pandemic's Effect on Small Town America
March 26, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBAuthor Deborah Fallows and journalist James Fallows spent years traveling to small cities and towns outside America's major population centers in order to research their national bestseller "Our Towns A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America." In following up with those communities recently, they are able to share how individual leaders and local groups have stepped up to deal with the growing coronavirus outbreak in spite of the lack of guidance from higher levels of government. Al ...
22: Author Deborah Fallows and Journalist James Fallows Examine the Pandemic's Effect on Small Town America
March 26, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutesAuthor Deborah Fallows and journalist James Fallows spent years traveling to small cities and towns outside America's major population centers in order to research their national bestseller "Our Towns A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America." In following up with those communities recently, they are able to share how individual leaders and local groups have stepped up to deal with the growing coronavirus outbreak in spite of the lack of guidance from higher levels of government. Al ...
21: Stephanie Cutter Discusses Joe Biden's Next Moves and Dr. Zeke Emanuel Explains the Scope of the Coronavirus
March 19, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutesPolitical consultant Stephanie Cutter (former Deputy Campaign Manager for Obama 2012) weighs in on how Joe Biden can gracefully accept Bernie Sanders near-certain defeat in the primary. She also offers some advice on how Biden can appear more presidential in the months to come. University of Pennsylvania Department of Medical Ethics chair Dr. Zeke Emanuel lays out just how much of an effect coronavirus will have on American society, as well as offers some thoughts on how to manage the crisis...
Stephanie Cutter Discusses Joe Biden's Next Moves and Dr. Zeke Emanuel Explains the Scope of the Coronavirus
March 19, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBPolitical consultant Stephanie Cutter (former Deputy Campaign Manager for Obama 2012) weighs in on how Joe Biden can gracefully accept Bernie Sanders near-certain defeat in the primary. She also offers some advice on how Biden can appear more presidential in the months to come. University of Pennsylvania Department of Medical Ethics chair Dr. Zeke Emanuel lays out just how much of an effect coronavirus will have on American society, as well as offers some thoughts on how to manage the crisis...
20: John Barry Compares the Coronavirus to the 1918 Spanish Flu
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutesHistorian and author John Barry ("The Great Influenza") draws comparisons between the follies of Woodrow Wilson's handling of the of the major flu outbreak over 100 years ago and the Trump administrations approach to the ongoing global health crisis. Al and James examine the outcomes of this week's primaries and offer some advice to Joe Biden as he makes his way towards the Democratic convention and a near-certain nomination. 2020 Politics War Room is produced by Native Creative Podcasts fr...
John Barry Compares the Coronavirus to the 1918 Spanish Flu
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBHistorian and author John Barry ("The Great Influenza") draws comparisons between the follies of Woodrow Wilson's handling of the of the major flu outbreak over 100 years ago and the Trump administrations approach to the ongoing global health crisis. Al and James examine the outcomes of this week's primaries and offer some advice to Joe Biden as he makes his way towards the Democratic convention and a near-certain nomination. 2020 Politics War Room is produced by Native Creative Podcasts f...
James Carville Wraps Up Super Tuesday and Roger Altman Analyzes the Economy
March 05, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBJames Carville and Al Hunt analyze Joe Biden's super Super Tuesday taking the delegate lead over Bernie Sanders. Evercore CEO Roger Altman examines the volatility of the stock market amidst CoronaVirus concerns. 2020 Politics War Room is produced by Native Creative Podcasts.
18: James Carville Super Tuesday Wrap Up and Roger Altman on the Economy
March 05, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutesJames Carville and Al Hunt analyze Joe Biden's super Super Tuesday taking the delegate lead over Bernie Sanders. Evercore CEO Roger Altman examines the volatility of the stock market amidst CoronaVirus concerns. 2020 Politics War Room is produced by Native Creative Podcasts.
18: Antjuan Seawright on South Carolina and Amy Dacey on Possible Brokered Convention
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutesBlueprint Strategies founder and CEO Antjuan Seawright shares insight on the debate and primary from South Carolina. Former CEO of the DNC and the current Executive Director of the SINE Institute of Policy and Politics at American University Amy Dacey discusses a possible brokered convention. On the 'Back Page', James and Al lament the administration's management of the coronavirus outbreak. 2020 Politics War Room is produced by Native Creative Podcasts from American University in Washingt...
Antjuan Seawright on South Carolina and Amy Dacey on Possible Brokered Convention
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBBlueprint Strategies founder and CEO Antjuan Seawright shares insight on the debate and primary from South Carolina. Former CEO of the DNC and the current Executive Director of the SINE Institute of Policy and Politics at American University Amy Dacey discusses a possible brokered convention. On the 'Back Page', James and Al lament the administration's management of the coronavirus outbreak. 2020 Politics War Room is produced by Native Creative Podcasts from American University in Washing...
17: Jon Ralston on Nevada and Ruy Teixeira on Ideological Motivations
February 19, 2020 22:37 - 55 minutesNevada debate moderator Jon Ralston from The Nevada Independent discusses Bloomberg's first debate in Nevada. Ruy Teixeira helps us understand the ideological motivation providing greater context on his Washington Post column. On the 'Back Page', James and Al talk about the pervasiveness of corruption. 2020 Politics War Room is presented by the SINE Institute at American University. Read the transcripts of every episode at ncpodcasts.com/politicswarroom
Jon Ralston on Nevada and Ruy Teixeira on Ideological Motivations
February 19, 2020 22:37 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBNevada debate moderator Jon Ralston from The Nevada Independent discusses Bloomberg's first debate in Nevada. Ruy Teixeira helps us understand the ideological motivation providing greater context on his Washington Post column. On the 'Back Page', James and Al talk about the pervasiveness of corruption. 2020 Politics War Room is presented by the SINE Institute at American University. Read the transcripts of every episode at ncpodcasts.com/politicswarroom
Governor Terry McAuliffe & Jeff Berman
February 13, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 82.6 MBFormer Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe talks election politics postulating that Michael Bloomberg could take Virgnia. James and Al borrow time from Tom Steyer's senior advisor Jeff Berman to share his expertise on delegates. Christy 'Numbers' Harvey tries to keep baseball boring.
16: Governor Terry McAuliffe and Jeff Berman
February 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourFormer Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe talks election politics postulating that Michael Bloomberg could take Virgnia. James and Al borrow time from Tom Steyer's senior advisor Geoff Berman to share his expertise on delegates. Christy 'Numbers' Harvey tries to keep baseball boring. Find transcripts at https://ncpodcasts.com/politicswarroom
Governor Terry McAuliffe and Jeff Berman talks Delegates
February 13, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 82.6 MBFormer Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe talks election politics postulating that Michael Bloomberg could take Virgnia. James and Al borrow time from Tom Steyer's senior advisor Geoff Berman to share his expertise on delegates. Christy 'Numbers' Harvey tries to keep baseball boring. Find transcripts at https://ncpodcasts.com/politicswarroom
15: Ann Selzer on Iowa and The Fate of the Democratic Party
February 06, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutesPollster Ann Selzer explains what happened in Iowa. James Carville proposes we let Nancy Pelosi pick the Democratic nominee. Christy 'Numbers' Harvey highlights the lowlights with the White House threatening to remove millions of poor kids from student meal program. Lastly, on the 'Back Page', James suggests a permanent site for the DNC Convention.
Ann Selzer on Iowa and The Fate of the Democratic Party
February 06, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBPollster Ann Selzer explains what happened in Iowa. James Carville proposes we let Nancy Pelosi pick the Democratic nominee. Christy 'Numbers' Harvey highlights the lowlights with the White House threatening to remove millions of poor kids from student meal program. Lastly, on the 'Back Page', James suggests a permanent site for the DNC Convention.
The Integrity of the Senate's Impeachment Trial Crumbles Without a Witness
February 01, 2020 22:07 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBJames Carville and Al Hunt dissect the President's Impeachment trial in the Senate excluding witnesses officially heading towards conclusion. In the war room political strategy session, we focus on key states Georgia and North Carolina. Christy 'Numbers' Harvey examines voting rights and the Super Bowl. In the 'Back Page' segment, we celebrate the life of Judy Woodruff's mentor Jim Lehrer and the 250th anniversary of James's family parish St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Louisiana. 2020...
14: Impeachment Trial in the Senate Analysis from James Carville and Al Hunt
February 01, 2020 22:07 - 44 minutesJames Carville and Al Hunt dissect the President's Impeachment trial in the Senate excluding witnesses officially heading towards conclusion. In the war room political strategy session, we focus on key states Georgia and North Carolina. Christy 'Numbers' Harvey examines voting rights and the Super Bowl. In the 'Back Page' segment, we celebrate the life of Judy Woodruff's mentor Jim Lehrer and the 250th anniversary of James's family parish St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Louisiana. 2020 P...
13: Former White House legal counsel Greg Craig compares Trump's impeachment defense to Clinton's and Jim Dunnam breaks down Trump's legal defense team member Ken Starr
January 23, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutesFormer White House Counsel Greg Craig shares stories from the 1990s comparing the legal defense he helped craft for Bill Clinton to Trump's impeachment. Texas State Representative Jim Dunnam sheds light on the ongoing legal action against Baylor amidst ousted University President Ken Starr's mishandling of sexual assault cases as he joins Trump's legal team. And Christy "Numbers" Harvey delivers highlights from this year's Baseball Hall of Fame induction announcements.
Former White House legal counsel Greg Craig compares Trump's impeachment defense to Clinton's and Jim Dunnam breaks down Trump's legal defense team member Ken Starr
January 23, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBFormer White House Counsel Greg Craig shares stories from the 1990s comparing the legal defense he helped craft for Bill Clinton to Trump's impeachment. Texas State Representative Jim Dunnam sheds light on the ongoing legal action against Baylor amidst ousted University President Ken Starr's mishandling of sexual assault cases as he joins Trump's legal team. And Christy "Numbers" Harvey delivers highlights from this year's Baseball Hall of Fame induction announcements.
12: Jonathan Martin on Democratic Debate and LSU's Epic Football Season
January 16, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutesNew York Times National Political Correspondent Jonathan Martin joins James and Al to breakdown the Democratic debate and Louisiana State University's historic National Championship victory. Christy Harvey runs the 'Numbers' segment with the focus on the Houston Astros' sign stealing scandal. On the 'Back Page', the spotlight is on LSU and Impeachment.
Jonathan Martin on the Democratic Debate and LSU's Historic National Championship
January 16, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBNew York Times National Political Correspondent Jonathan Martin joins James and Al to breakdown the Democratic debate and Louisiana State University's historic National Championship victory. Christy Harvey runs the 'Numbers' segment with the focus on the Houston Astros' sign stealing scandal. On the 'Back Page', the spotlight is on LSU and Impeachment.
Trump Plays the War Card and Michael Gartner on the Iowa Caucuses
January 09, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBJames Carville and Al Hunt discuss the President's smokescreen assassination of Iranian General Soleimani to distract from impeachment and the indictment of Bibi Netanyahu leading up to the Israeli election. Pulitzer prize-winning editor Michael Gartner, who worked with Al at The Wall Street Journal before running NBC News putting Tim Russert on the air, shares the nuance - both dysfunction and charm - of the Iowa Caucuses.
11: Trump Plays the War Card and Michael Gartner on the Iowa Caucuses
January 09, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutesJames Carville and Al Hunt discuss the President's smokescreen assassination of Iranian General Soleimani to distract from impeachment and the indictment of Bibi Netanyahu leading up to the Israeli election. Pulitzer prize-winning editor Michael Gartner, who worked with Al at The Wall Street Journal before running NBC News putting Tim Russert on the air, shares the nuance - both dysfunction and charm - of the Iowa Caucuses.
10: Michael McDonald and our Democratic Candidate Report Card
January 02, 2020 22:41 - 54 minutesUniversity of Florida Associate Professor of Political Science Michael McDonald discusses the astounding growth of interest in the 2020 Presidential Election. James and Al deliver their Democratic Candidate Report Card. During Christy 'Numbers' Harvey's segment, we handicap Impeachment in the Senate. Last, but not least, a farewell to Bob Greenstein on the 'Back Page'.
Michael McDonald, Senate Impeachment Predictions and a Democratic Candidate Report Card
January 02, 2020 22:41 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBUniversity of Florida Associate Professor of Political Science Michael McDonald discusses the astounding growth of interest in the 2020 Presidential Election. James and Al deliver their Democratic Candidate Report Card. During Christy 'Numbers' Harvey's segment, we handicap Impeachment in the Senate. Last, but not least, a farewell to Bob Greenstein on the 'Back Page'.
Judy Woodruff and Mary Matalin are 'The Better Halves' for the Holidays
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBJudy Woodruff and Mary Matalin join their husbands Al Hunt and James Carville, respectively, on 'The Better Halves' Holiday Episode. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the 2020 Politics War Room family to yours.
9: Judy Woodruff and Mary Matalin
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutesJudy Woodruff and Mary Matalin join their husbands Al Hunt and James Carville, respectively, on 'The Better Halves' Holiday Episode. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the 2020 Politics War Room family to yours.
8: Former Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen on Impeachment
December 19, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutesFormer Secretary of Defense and Senator (R-Maine) Bill Cohen brings his experience from the impeachment of President Nixon to evaluate the President's actions as offenses clearly warranting impeachment, and hopes for restored civility in the nation's highest office. James and Al discuss the latest research on guns during Christy Harvey's 'Numbers' segment, and we take a look at the polls during the 'Back Page' segment.
Former Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen on Impeachment
December 19, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBFormer Secretary of Defense and Senator (R-Maine) Bill Cohen brings his experience from the impeachment of President Nixon to evaluate the President's actions as offenses clearly warranting impeachment, and hopes for restored civility in the nation's highest office. James and Al discuss the latest research on guns during Christy Harvey's 'Numbers' segment, and we take a look at the polls during the 'Back Page' segment.
Jill Abramson on the Media's Coverage of Impeachment
December 12, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBJill Abramson is the former Executive Editor of The New York Times and the author of Merchants of Truth and she dissects the media, bubbles and the truth with impeachment front and center. Christy Harvey shares a list of who's been naughty or nice and the 'Back Page' focus is on college football.
7: Jill Abramson on the Media's Coverage of Impeachment
December 12, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutesJill Abramson is the former Executive Editor of The New York Times and the author of Merchants of Truth and she dissects the media, bubbles and the truth with impeachment front and center. Christy Harvey shares a list of who's been naughty or nice and the 'Back Page' focus is on college football.
6: Kamala Harris Bows Out and Walter Dellinger Talks Impeachment
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutesImpeachment scholar Walter Dellinger explains the difference between a crime and the impeachable offenses committed by this President. James Carville and Al Hunt react to Kamala Harris calling it quits. We admit we are addicted to our phones on Christy Harvey's 'Got Our Number' segment, and we wrap the show with the 'Back Page'.
Walter Dellinger Explains Why Trump is Impeachable and Kamala Harris Bows Out
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MBImpeachment scholar Walter Dellinger explains the difference between a crime and the impeachable offenses committed by this President. James Carville and Al Hunt react to Kamala Harris calling it quits. We admit we are addicted to our phones on Christy Harvey's 'Got Our Number' segment, and we wrap the show with the 'Back Page'.
Roger Altman on the Economy and The Fall of Rudy Giuliani
November 28, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBRoger Altman, CEO of Evercore and former Deputy and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, explains why the tax bill was a bust for America. After Christy Harvey's 'Got Your Number', James Carville and Al Hunt analyze the fall of Rudy Giuliani, the artist formerly known as 'America's Mayor'.
5: Roger Altman on the Economy and The Fall of Rudy Giuliani
November 28, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutesRoger Altman, CEO of Evercore and former Deputy and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, explains why the tax bill was a bust for America. After Christy Harvey's 'Got Your Number', James Carville and Al Hunt analyze the fall of Rudy Giuliani, the artist formerly known as 'America's Mayor'.
4: Pollster Ann Selzer on the Pete Buttigieg Surge
November 21, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutesThe foremost respected expert on polling Ann Selzer enters the War Room to discuss the latest Des Moines Register poll in which Pete Buttigieg surged to the top of the Democratic pack. James and Al react to the latest in the impeachment saga. Christy Harvey's 'Got Your Number' segment features the Washington football team before we take a look at the 'Back Page'.
Pollster Ann Selzer on the Pete Buttigieg Surge
November 21, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBThe foremost respected expert on polling Ann Selzer enters the War Room to discuss the latest Des Moines Register poll in which Pete Buttigieg surged to the top of the Democratic pack. James and Al react to the latest in the impeachment saga. Christy Harvey's 'Got Your Number' segment features the Washington football team before we take a look at the 'Back Page'.
3: Elizabeth Warren Rejects the War Room and Ed Luce dissects Brexit
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutesAl Hunt and James Carville talk impeachment and respond to Elizabeth Warren's rejection of the "War Room" political strategy James made popular. Financial Times US national editor and author of The Retreat of Western Liberalism Ed Luce dissects the UK elections and the ramifications of Brexit on the world at large.
Elizabeth Warren Rejects the War Room and Ed Luce Dissects Brexit
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBAl Hunt and James Carville talk impeachment and respond to Elizabeth Warren's rejection of the "War Room" political strategy James made popular. Financial Times US national editor and author of The Retreat of Western Liberalism Ed Luce dissects the UK elections and the ramifications of Brexit on the world at large.
Election 2020 presented by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette & Highmark
November 07, 2019 06:37 - 1 hour - 118 MBPittsburgh Post-Gazette Executive Editor Emeritus David Shribman moderates a panel with our hosts Al Hunt and James Carville. 'Election 2020' presented by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette & Highmark Health was recorded in front of a live audience at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2: Election 2020 presented by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette & Highmark
November 07, 2019 06:37 - 1 hourPittsburgh Post-Gazette Executive Editor Emeritus David Shribman moderates a panel with our hosts Al Hunt and James Carville. 'Election 2020' presented by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette & Highmark Health was recorded in front of a live audience at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Nancy Pelosi - Charlie Cook - Tom Edsall
November 03, 2019 04:06 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi joins James & Al in the first interview following the vote on the Impeachment Inquiry. Then, it's a Countdown Roundtable 365 days out from the 2020 Election with Cook Report publisher Charlie Cook and New York Times columnist Tom Edsall.
1: Nancy Pelosi - Charlie Cook - Tom Edsall
November 03, 2019 04:06 - 1 hourSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi joins James & Al in the first interview following the vote on the Impeachment Inquiry. Then, it's a Countdown Roundtable 365 days out from the 2020 Election with Cook Report publisher Charlie Cook and New York Times columnist Tom Edsall.
Nancy Pelosi Preview - Listen Sunday!
November 01, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutesSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks to James Carville and Al Hunt in her first interview following the big vote to move forward with the Impeachment Inquiry. Listen to the full interview this Sunday, November 3rd as part of a countdown roundtable 365 days before the 2020 Election.
The War Room is coming in November!
October 20, 2019 23:44 - 49 secondsJames Carville and Al Hunt go deep into the politics of impeachment and the 2020 US Presidential Election.