Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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James and Al break down the latest actions and outrages of Trump, DOGE, and his cabinet appointees before welcoming junior U.S. Senator from Michigan, Elissa Slotkin. They discuss the electoral risks of identity politics, the importance of focusing on the middle class, and how to strengthen our democracy. Then, Senator Slotkin draws on her combat experience to deconstruct the dangers of Trump’s plan to take over Gaza and how he’s throwing Ukraine under the bus to stand with Putin and explains why she was able to outperform Kamala in her state.
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James Carville and Matt Tyrnauer are taking CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID on the road! The first stop is at the University of Georgia on February 19th in Athens, GA! Join James for an exclusive meet and greet, a screening of the new documentary, and an intimate Q&A session– including a signed copy of his book. Visit meetcarvilleathens.eventbrite.com to sign up. You can also get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville
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In the aftermath of the presidential debate, Al and James sound the alarm on rising Christian Nationalism and welcome veteran journalist Ron Brownstein. They discuss the debate's impact on the race, weigh what Biden can do to counter a terrible performance, explore whether it's feasible to replace him, and game out what the process would look like if Kamala, Gov. Whitmer, or Gavin Newsom is chosen as the new candidate. They also outline the dangers of the SCOTUS immunity ruling, determine if the Court has become a dominant campaign issue, and highlight the judicial branch's risk to our democratic system.
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James and Al welcome Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to discuss the impact of Trump’s tariffs on his state, whether there are any merits to his policies in light of their chaotic implementation, and the scope of the threat bad budgeting poses for people who rely on Medicaid. They also break down Kentucky’s ongoing success at growing their economy and creating jobs, and how democrats can win in red states while still staying true to their principles. Then, James and Al reflect on the passing of Pope Francis and call for Hegseth’s ouster following additional classified leaks.
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James and Al discuss the convention, Kamala’s CNN interview, and how she should approach the upcoming debate before welcoming WaPo’s David Ignatius. They game out the danger Israel faces from Iran and its proxies and the path to peace in Gaza, looking at the impact of Iran’s new president, Netanyahu’s need to hold together his governing coalition, and continued settler expansionism. Then, they explore the effects of Ukraine’s counter-invasion of Russia and our presidential election on the war in Europe and look ahead to the Republican Party’s prospects after Trump.
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