Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

James 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 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:Michael BenderTwitterhttps://mobile.twitter.com/MichaelCBenderWall Street Journalhttps://www.wsj.com/news/author/michael-c-benderAuthor Of “Frankly We Did Win This Election” https://www.amazon.com/Frankly-Did-Win-This-Election/dp/153873480XPLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:BLINKIST For your free 7 day trial and 25% off a Blinkist premium membership, go toHttps://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/partners/politics-war-roomHELLO FRESHFor up to 14 free meals plus free shipping, use code: Warroom14 at: https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=WARROOM14&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&utm_content=warroom14&dm=meals&featured=family&mealsize=3-4

James 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 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:Admiral James StavridisTwitterhttps://twitter.com/stavridisj Websitehttps://admiralstav.com/Carlyle Grouphttps://www.carlyle.com/about-carlyle/team/admiral-james-stavridisAuthor Of “2034” And Many Other Excellent Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/James-Stavridis/e/B001JP2IW8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharePlease Support This Week’s Sponsor:Magic SpoonGet $5 off your next delicious order of guilt-free cereal at Magic Spoon with the code Warroom. (That’s all one word).https://magicspoon.com/pages/partner?partner=warroom

James 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 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: Mayor Philip Levine Twitter https://twitter.com/MayorLevine Website www.mayorphiliplevine.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mayorlevine/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mayorphiliplevine

James 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 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:JACKIE CALMESTWITTERHTTPS://TWITTER.COM/JACKIEKCALMESAUTHOR OF “DISSENT: THE RADICALIZATION OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND ITS CAPTURE OF THE COURT” HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.COM/DISSENT-RADICALIZATION-REPUBLICAN-PARTY-CAPTURE-EBOOK/DP/B08MZT57NC BIOHTTPS://WWW.PBS.ORG/WETA/WASHINGTONWEEK/PROFILE/JACKIE-CALMESBEN SMITHNYTHTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/BY/BEN-SMITHTWITTERHTTPS://TWITTER.COM/BENYTBUZZFEEDHTTPS://WWW.BUZZFEED.COM/BENSMITH PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:BLINKIST TO START YOUR FREE 7 DAY TRIAL AND GET 25% OFF OF A BLINKIST PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP, GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.BLINKIST.COM/EN/NC/PARTNERS/POLITICS-WAR-ROOM HELLO FRESHFOR UP TO 14 FREE MEALS PLUS FREE SHIPPING, USE CODE WARROOM14 WHEN YOU GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/PAGES/PODCAST?C=WARROOM14&UTM_SOURCE=PODCAST&UTM_MEDIUM=CPM&UTM_CAMPAIGN=4020201510PODCAST&UTM_CONTENT=WARROOM14&DM=MEALS&FEATURED=FAMILY&MEALSIZE=3-4

James 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 AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.   MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM! PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: Blinkist GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TO START YOUR FREE 7 DAY TRIAL AND GET 25% OFF OF A BLINKIST PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP.  LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON:  #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADE HOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN Link on the website to this episode:  https://politicon.com/podcasts/filmmaker-alex-gibney/

James 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 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:Pete Carroll Twitter | Website | Amplify Voices | Podcast Trailer | NFL Seahawks Audrey Cavenecia Twitter | Facebook | Amplify Voices | Podcast Trailer | Website PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:MAGIC SPOON GO TO WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM TO GRAB A CUSTOM BUNDLE OF CEREAL AND TRY IT TODAY! AND BE SURE TO USE OUR PROMO CODE WARROOM AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF YOUR ORDER!  LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADE HOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

James 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 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:Alex Gibney Twitter | IMDB | Jigsaw Productions | HBO’s “Crime of the Century” PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RECENT SPONSOR:BETTER HELPPOLITICS WAR ROOM LISTENERS GET 10% OFF THEIR FIRST MONTH AT WWW.BETTERHELP.COM/WARROOM.LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADE HOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

With 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 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: Senator Harry Reid House.Gov | Author of “The Good Fight” | The Phenomenon | NYT UFO Series PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: BETTER HELP POLITICS WAR ROOM LISTENERS GET 10% OFF THEIR FIRST MONTH AT WWW.BETTERHELP.COM/WARROOM. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON:  #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADE HOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN Link on the website to this episode: https://politicon.com/podcasts/fmr-senate-major…eader-harry-reid/

Al 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 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:Julian Zelizer Princeton | CNN |Twitter | Author of “Burning Down The House” | & Many Other Books... PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:BLINKISTGO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. HELLOFRESH GO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/WARROOM12 AND USE CODE WARROOM ONE TWO FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING!

David 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 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:David Leonhardt Twitter | New York Times  PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:MAGIC SPOONGET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM AND USE THE CODE WARROOM TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF.