Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

James and Al are joined by UF Political Science Prof. Michael McDonald to discuss the factors that led to the re-election of Sen. Warnock in GA, the weakness of MAGA, and how minorities and turn-out play a key role in victory.  They also look at the issues that bring voters to the polls, why Democrats overperformed expectations in the midterms, and what to do to make sure it keeps happening in 2024 and beyond. 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! Get More From This Week’s Guest: Dr. Michael McDonald: Twitter | University of Florida | Mastodon | ElectProject.org Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Blinkist: For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership– plus Blinkist Connect which gives you two premium memberships for the price of one– go to blinkist.com/warroom Miracle Brand: For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels that makes a great holiday gift, go to trymiracle.com/warroom and use the promo code: WARROOM Sleep Me: Save 25% off the purchase of any new Dock Pro, Cube, or Ooler sleep system when you got to sleep.me

James and Al are joined by Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego for a wide ranging conversation covering everything from the prospects of the newly elected House and who might lead each party, to the desires of AZ voters and how to keep the state voting Blue.  They also do a deep dive into border issues, focusing on how to support immigration and win elections with smart and nuanced policy.  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!Get More From This Week’s Guest:Rep. Ruben Gallego:Twitter | House.gov | Website | Instagram | Newsletter | Facebook | Statement on DobbsPlease review our recent episode show notes for sponsor discounts and deals to support the show!

In this special episode exploring the pernicious effects of dark money on our politics, James and Al welcome Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, investigative journalist Jane Mayer, and former AZ AG Terry Goddard.  They dive into how dark money is corrupting our political parties, the Supreme Court, and our electoral systems, while naming some of the biggest offenders.  More importantly, they also share the ways we can fight back!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!Get More From This Week’s Guests:Senator Sheldon Whitehouse:Twitter | Senate.gov | Congress.gov | YouTube | Author of “The Scheme” & Other BooksJane Mayer:Twitter | The New Yorker | Author of “Dark Money” & Other BooksFormer AZ AG & Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard:Twitter | Central Arizona Project | Goddard Law PLC | Ballotpedia | StopDarkMoney.comPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Reel Paper:For little lemur Reel Paper products and 30% off and free shipping on your first order, go to reelpaper.com/lemur and use promo code: WARROOMExpress VPN:Get 3 months free on an Express VPN subscription when you go to expressvpn.com/warroomMiracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels that makes a great holiday gift, go to trymiracle.com/warroom and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al take on the greed of oil companies and the dark money fueling the Republican takeover of the judicial system before bringing on Rep. Ro Khanna to explore the role of progressives, how they play into the future of liberalism, and their place in the Democratic party.  Then, they pivot to author Tyler Bridges to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the infamous Stanford v. Cal football game.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!Get More From This Week’s Guests:Congressman Ro Khanna:Twitter | Website | House.govTyler Bridges:Twitter | Website | NOLA.com | Author of “Five Laterals & A Trombone” & Other BooksPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Henson Shaving:Go to hensonshaving.com and enter promo code: WARROOM at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.)Raycon:Get 20% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com and use the promo code: EARLYBFUpside:Download upside.com’s free app to start getting major cash back on your purchases, plus get $5 back on your first purchase of $10 or more when you use promo code: WARROOM

With the midterm results continuing to come in with a strong showing for Democrats, James and Al bring on NYT contributor and author of ‘Weapons of Mass Delusion’ Robert Draper to dive into why many expectations of a red wave got upended.  They cover the weaknesses of the Republican candidates, the electoral hazards of playing into Trumpian delusions, and if the Right has finally been taken to task by voters.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!Get More From This Week’s Guest:Robert Draper:Twitter | NYT | National Geographic | Author of “Weapons Of Mass Delusion” & Other BooksPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Henson Shaving:Go to hensonshaving.com and enter promo code: WARROOM at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.)Blinkist:For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership– plus Blinkist Connect which gives you two premium memberships for the price of one– go to blinkist.com/warroomMiracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels that makes a great holiday gift, go to trymiracle.com/warroom and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al fire off on the forces in the Democratic Party driving away voters and bring on pollster Stanley Greenberg to explore the numbers behind the issues that are defining the midterms.  They examine how proposed policy and language affects the electorate with a view towards what works and what doesn’t, before diving into elections in Israel and other countries around the world.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!Get More From This Week’s Guest:Stanley Greenberg:Twitter | Democracy Corps | Greenberg Research | AuthorPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Lomi:Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code WARROOM tosave $50 at lomi.com/WARROOM‘Some Of My Best Friends Are’ Podcast:Listen to ‘Some Of My Best Friends Are’ with Harvard Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad and journalist Ben Austen for incredible bridge building conversations wherever you get podcasts

James and Al bring on Associate Editor of the Financial Times Ed Luce to discuss the fall of Liz Truss, the high turnover of the UK’s Prime Ministers, and what to expect going forward under Rishi Sunak.  Then, they’re joined by expert on Pennsylvania politics Jonathan Tamari from the Philadelphia Inquirer to lay out the factors defining the midterm races there, weigh the candidates, and look ahead to what to expect on November 8th. 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! Get More From This Week’s GuestS: Ed Luce: Financial Times | Twitter | Author of “The Retreat of Western Liberalism & Many Other Books Jonathan Tamari: Twitter | The Philadelphia Inquirer Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: The Economist’s Checks & Balance: Subscribe to The Economist’s Checks & Balance podcast on Acast or wherever you prefer to listen.  You can also find it at economist.com Reel Paper: Go to reelpaper.com/warroom to get 30% off and free shipping on your first order when you sign up for a subscription using the promo code: WARROOM The Jordan Harbinger Show: Go to jordanharbinger.com or wherever you prefer to get your podcasts and start listening

Facing a world in chaos and with early voting in Georgia surprising observers, James and Al bring on foreign policy expert David Ignatius and Georgia political specialist Stephen Fowler to break down the latest.  In their discussion, they look at the state of the midterm elections in Georgia after the debates, and explore the latest from the Ukraine War, and the growing political discontent in Iran.  Do we dare hope Iran can one day become an ally?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!Get More From This Week’s Guests: David Ignatius:Twitter | WaPo | Website | Author of “The Paladin” & Many Other BooksStephen Fowler:Twitter | Georgia Public Broadcasting Please Support This Week’s SponsorsLomi:Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code WARROOM tosave $50 at lomi.com/warroomBlinkist:For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership– plus Blinkist Connect which gives you two premium memberships for the price of one– go to blinkist.com/warroomRaycon:Get 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM15

Now that the midterms are only a few weeks away, James and Al summon WaPo political reporter and Arizona expert Yvonne Wignett Sanchez for a deep dive into the crucial gubernatorial and senate races there.  In their analysis, they discuss the impact of MAGA extremism and transplanted voters, the decisive importance of latinos and suburbanites, and compare the candidates while looking ahead to 2024.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!Get More From This Week’s Guest: Yvonne Wignett Sanchez:Twitter | WaPo | The Arizona RepublicPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsThe Jordan Harbinger Show:Go to jordanharbinger.com or wherever you get your podcasts to start listeningUpside:Download upside.com’s free app to start getting major cash back on your purchases, plus get $5 back on your first purchase of $10 or more when you use promo code: WARROOM

James and Al let loose on the hypocrisy of Herschel Walker and the so-called Religious Right, and bring on veteran Ohio political analyst Howard Wilkinson to look at the Democrats’ midterm prospects there.  Then, they welcome military analyst Michael Kofman to break down the latest developments in the Ukraine War including annexation, the nuclear option, conscription, and more.  Is Russia finally on the ropes?  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!Get More From This Week’s Guests: Michael Kofman:Twitter | CNA | CNAS | War On The RocksHoward Wilkinson:Twitter | WVXU Please Support This Week’s SponsorsBlinkist:For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership– plus Blinkist Connect which gives you two premium memberships for the price of one– go to blinkist.com/warroomMiracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com/warroom and use the promo code: WARROOM