Latest Impeachment Podcast Episodes
220: Strategy of War with Admiral Stavridis and Ehud Barak
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - October 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al preview Rep. Mike Johnson’s upcoming speakership and are joined by former Israeli PM Ehud Barak to lay out the military options under consideration in Gaza, the goals that the war will seek to accomplish, and how the intervention might end. Then, they speak with Admiral James Stavr...
219: Israeli Intrigue w/ Alon Pinkus & Congressional Chaos w/ Carl Hulse
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - October 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al are joined by Israeli foreign policy expert Alon Pinkas to explain the latest developments in the accelerating war in Gaza, its regional effects, and the roles of President Biden and PM Netanyahu. They explore the ramifications of the hospital explosion, the threat of Iran and Hezb...
218: Israel with Jim Gerstein and Brigadier General Ty Seidule
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsFollowing the tragic attack on Israel by Hamas, James and Al are joined by political strategist Jim Gerstein to break down the situation on the ground and its regional ramifications. They delve into the potential for a wider conflict, how a follow-up invasion can destroy the prospects for Middl...
217: Beating Boebert with Adam Frisch & Identity Politics with Yascha Mounk
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - October 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al are joined by the congressional challenger to Lauren Boebert in Colorado, Adam Frish. They discuss the factors that led to her near defeat in the last election, his strategy of drawing a contrast between the chaos of MAGA rule and sane governance, and the importance of fighting to ...
216: The Shutdown with Rep. Brendan Boyle
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - September 28, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al contrast Senator Menendez with the crimes of Trump, preview the Republican field before the debate, and welcome PA Congressman Brendan Boyle. They discuss the likelihood of a government shutdown at Republican hands, why it’s proof that MAGA owns the party, and the financial dangers...
215: 2024 Election Prospects with Elaine Kamarck & Susan Swecker
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - September 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al welcome election expert Elaine Kamarck to discuss the primary process, the placement of South Carolina as the first in the nation, presidential succession, and the impact of No Labels. Then they talk with VA Democratic Party Chairwoman Susan Swecker to break down the upcoming elect...
214: The Fight For Our Kids with Senator Chris Murphy
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - September 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al shame Republicans for threats of government shutdown and for prioritizing spending cuts that killed the expanded Child Tax Credit and threw millions of kids into poverty. Then they welcome Senator Chris Murphy to discuss the disastrous repeal of the assault weapons ban, celebrate B...
213: Biden’s White House with Frank Foer & The Extremist Threat with Kathleen Belew
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - September 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al welcome journalist Frank Foer for an inside look at the Biden White House, its strengths and policy successes, how his novel transition strategy kicked off a strong first year, and the factors defining the 2024 race as we head into the fall. Then, they talk with Professor Kathleen ...
212: The State of The Economy with Roger Altman
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - August 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al lament the Trumpist takeover of the House Oversight Committee and the expiry of childcare support, and talk with financial maven Roger Altman. They look at the improving strength of the economy, and weigh the options of Jay Powell as the risks of recession and inflation's dangers s...
211: The Media with Sarah Ellison
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - August 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al give their take on the Republican field going into their first debate and preview the current legal outlook of Trump and his co-conspirators on the heels of Rudy’s prison booking. They also break down why the national mood has soured despite positive economic numbers and welcome jo...
210: Trump’s Indictment & American History
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - August 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al are joined by Professor Morgan Cloud to explain the difference between the federal and Georgia state RICO statutes, why Trump was indicted there, and if it will split the Republican party. Then, they sit down with Professor Sean Wilentz to discuss how the way history is being taugh...
209: Dropping A Bombs & F Bombs
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - August 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al celebrate the collapse of the DeSantis campaign and the recent show of strength by Democrats in midwestern Republican strongholds post Dobbs. Then, they’re joined by historian and author Evan Thomas to discuss the surrender of Japan during World War II after our decision to bomb Hi...
208: It's The Economy, Stupid w/ Professor Laura Tyson
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - August 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al emphasize how winning the upcoming elections is dependent on us all getting politically active and are joined by economics expert Professor Laura Tyson. Together, they give us the case for Bidenomics, explain the similarities and differences to what Clinton did, and why Democrats a...
207: Building A Democratic Majority with Simon Rosenberg
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - July 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al explore the growing constitutional crisis in Israel, Team Trump’s legal troubles, and welcome master Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg to discuss growing the party’s share of the 2024 vote. They focus on the power of the Dobbs decision to split the Republican party and win over...
206: Running Things with OMB Director Shalanda Young
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - July 20, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al take down the faltering DeSantis campaign and lay into the legal issues that will likely take down Trump and might prevent him from the nomination. They also welcome OMB Director Shalanda Young for a conversation about the politics of the South East, what it takes to rise to a posi...
205: Al Gore: Climate Crisis
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - July 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsWith so many multi-faceted global issues requiring leadership, James and Al are joined by climate visionary and former Vice President Al Gore to discuss the challenges and hopes surrounding the plans to save the planet– plus their role in building a successful 21st century economy here at home. ...
204: Chris Christie
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - July 06, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al are joined by Republican Presidential candidate Chris Christie to dive into how he plans to win the nomination, the legal issues facing Trump, and what his administration would prioritize. From there, Michael Kofman lays out the current state of the Russia-Ukraine War, and looks ah...
203: RUSSIA
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - June 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al look at how President Biden will hold up going into 2024, and welcome WaPo’s David Ignatius and USICH Executive Director Jeff Olivet to examine our most pressing international and domestic issues. David discusses the recent coup attempt in Russia, Donald’s mishandling of informatio...
202: #StillWinning w/ Ron Brownstein
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - June 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al shame Justice Alito and stand up for the necessary integrity of our legal system before being joined by revered journalist Ron Brownstein for a deep dive into the 2024 race. They look at how the public sees the assumed Biden/Trump match up, what things would be like if the dynamics...
201: Espionage w/ Fmr SecDef Bill Cohen
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - June 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al skewer Trump for continuing to publicly convict himself of the crimes he’s accused of, and emphasize the need for civic education to protect our democracy. They also speak with Fmr. Defense Secretary Bill Cohen for an analysis of how serious the charges facing Trump are, the implic...
200: Ro Khanna
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - June 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al are joined by Rep. Ro Khanna for a powerful and wide ranging conversation about the future. They discuss what should happen to Senator Feinstein’s seat, why “it’s the economy, stupid” and how to improve messaging, and weigh President Biden’s strengths and weaknesses– concluding the...
199: The 4 F’s with Paul Begala (there’s actually 5)
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - June 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al take a moment to celebrate President Biden’s strong negotiation of the debt ceiling and welcome master strategist Paula Begala to talk politics, sports, faith, and the lay of the land in Texas. Does AG Ken Paxton’s fall and Republican overextension create an opportunity for Democra...
198: Artificial Intelligence w/ MIT Prof. John Guttag
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - May 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al take on the growing debt ceiling debacle caused by Republican intransigence, and welcome Artificial Intelligence expert John Guttag of MIT to explore the novel technologies upending our notions of work. They cover how programs like ChatGPT will change the way companies do business,...
197: The World In Review w/ Ed Luce
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - May 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al attack the politicized investigation of John Durham and welcome Ed Luce for a review of the biggest developments at home and around the world. Together, they look at the latest in Europe, China’s role in the Ukraine-Russia war and the international order, the risks facing President...
196: Law & Sports w/ Aitan Goelman & Luke Russert
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - May 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al tear into the eroding institution of monarchy across the pond, then welcome legal maven Aitan Goelman for a deep dive into the legal troubles facing Donald Trump, the potential for Jack Smith to hold him to account, and what comes next. Then, they sit down with Luke Russert for a p...
195: Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - May 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al welcome PA Gov. Shapiro to discuss restoring bipartisan trust in elections, why to take campaigns on the road, the Republican budget mess, and the policies to focus on– from tackling crime to public-private partnerships that benefit children. They also lay into the fall of the Supr...
194: Tucker's gone, now what? with Sarah Ellison
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - April 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al raise heck over the corruption of the Republican House, lay out the implications of Tucker Carlson’s departure, and celebrate the fall of Fox News. Then they welcome WaPo’s Sarah Ellison to explain the media ecosystem’s tectonic changes, how coverage might change going forward, Tru...
193: The Business End of a Mop
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - April 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al sound off on the pathetic leadership of Rep. McCarthy, his failure to put forward a coherent budget, and the danger of the ‘No Labels’ campaign. Then, they discuss the various lawsuits targeting FOX, before welcoming WaPo senior national security writer Shane Harris to explore the ...
192: Political Violence w/ Thomas Edsall & Michael Fanone
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - April 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al fire off on the extreme actions of Republican state governments in Texas and Tennessee that are actively undermining our country. Then, they welcome revered journalist Thomas Edsall to discuss the Right’s radical rejection of centrism and former D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone t...
191: Trump Arraigned
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt - April 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 966 ratingsJames and Al break down the recent elections of a Democrat Supreme Court Justice in Wisconsin and for the next mayor of Chicago. They also hold court on Donald’s arraignment and its political impact, the other charges he faces in jurisdictions across the country, and how the electorate thinks a...