
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 387 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

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 can win in the midterms. Then, they welcome congressional candidate f... more
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. Then, they welcome Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan to discuss SCOTUS... more
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 congressional candidate for OH-07, Brian Poindexter, to discuss workers' ... more
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 congressional candidate for WI-03, Rebecca Cooke, to discuss the reasons she ... more
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I taught middle school math for 38 years. Too few understand to what two billion dollars in one year would break down. 2,000,000,000/365=$5,479,452.0548. Almost 5.5 million dollars per day if one works seven days a week or 38.3 million dollars a week, or every seven days.
These two deluded boomers still cannot accept the young people are voting for candidates that actually care about affordability unlike the corporate democrats do nothing for work class voters
Irreplaceable on his committees!
Both Al and James bring a history of perspective with them. I don’t always agree but I always listen to
These guys are the best political analysts on Apple. I’ve enjoyed every episode. Keep it up guys!
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The show consistently pairs sharp political analysis with a campaign-style mindset, stitching together discussions of economics, policy, elections, and national security. Episodes frequently feature economists, lawmakers, journalists, veterans, and historians who provide context on fiscal policy, foreign affairs, and upcoming elections, often interwoven with live audience questions and sponsor reads. The dynamic between the hosts—one a longtime Democratic strategist and the other an equally seasoned political journalist—drives vigorous debates, practical campaign insights, and candid assessments of leadership and strategy. A standout aspect is the frequent integration of historical perspective and real-world campaign experience, which helps... more
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