Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

377: America At 250 with Joseph Ellis & Rep. Josh Turek

As America turns 250, James and Al discuss the rise of the DSA and its popularity among younger voters, rising antisemitism, how the recent SCOTUS decisions will impact the country, and the effects of polarization on our future.  Then, they welcome historian Joseph Ellis to look back at the nation’s inception, the courage of the Founding Fathers, the long process of forging a more perfect union, and the value of understanding our history.  They are also joined by IA Rep. Josh Turek to examine the changing politics of Iowans, highlight the affordability crisis, and game out a midterm win against Senator Joni Ernst.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! More from James and Al:Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube.James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room SubstackGet updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarvilleGet More From This Week’s Guests: Rep. Josh Turek: Twitter | Website | Iowa.gov | Team USAJoseph Ellis: Mt. Holyoke College | Website | AuthorPlease Support Our Sponsor:Hers W.L.:Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.

376: Schisms With Jim Gerstein

250 Year Competition:Vote for which of Trump’s insiders you think the Founding Fathers would send back to Englandhttps://forms.gle/XFwsfqkec7UEsKxbAJames and Al discuss the DSA's wins in New York’s primaries, the growing schism in the Democratic Party, the need to unite to win in the general, and the prevailing political narratives heading into the midterms, as well as the leaks weakening the Trump administration.  Then, they welcome pollster Jim Gerstein to examine our tumultuous relationship with Israel after the deal with Iran, the challenges facing Netanyahu, and who the country will look to after him.  They also examine the issues that will dominate the midterms and emphasize the need to focus on affordability and make gains with rural 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! More from James and Al:Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube.James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room SubstackGet updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarvilleGet More From This Week’s Guest: Jim Gerstein: GBAO Strategies Please Support Our Sponsors:Miracle Made:Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Smalls:Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/WARROOMSuperpower:Head to Superpower.com and use code WARROOM at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpodHers W.L.:Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.

375: Battles Abroad & Battles At Home with David Sanger & Devlin Barrett

250 Year Competition:Vote for which of Trump’s insiders you think the Founding Fathers would send back to Englandhttps://forms.gle/XFwsfqkec7UEsKxbAJames and Al review the political landscape, the changes in the electorate, and the candidates after getting a lay of the land during the primary season.  Then, they welcome the NYT’s David Sanger to discuss the end of the Iran war and its consequences, the seemingly endless war in Ukraine, Trump’s foreign policy, and its effects on the future of our country.  They are also joined by the author of ‘The Department of Revenge’, the NYT’s Devlin Barrett, to expose Trump’s weaponization of the DOJ under Todd Blanche, the erosion of trust in our leaders, and how it weakens our institutions.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! More from James and Al:Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube.James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room SubstackGet updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarvilleGet More From This Week’s Guest: David Sanger: Twitter | The New York Times | Harvard Kennedy School | AuthorDevlin Barrett: Twitter | The New York Times | AuthorPlease Support Our Sponsors:Air Doctor Pro:Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code WAROOM to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free!Hers W.L.:Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.Mint Mobile:Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/warroomDeleteMe:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/warroom and usepromo code WARROOM at checkout.

374: The Death Of The Justice Department with Judge Michael Luttig

250 Year Competition:Vote for which of Trump’s insiders you think the Founding Fathers would send back to EnglandCLICK HERE TO VOTEJames and Al analyze Tuesday’s primaries, focusing on the enduring support for Graham Platner in Maine and the surprisingly weak showing for perennial incumbent Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. Then, they welcome Judge Luttig to give his verdict on Trump in a discussion of his settlement with the IRS, the pushback from judges around the country, his weaponization of the DOJ, Todd Blanche’s lack of fitness for AG, and the partisanship of the COTUS.  Afterward, they are joined by NC-11 congressional candidate Jamie Ager to discuss winning over rural voters as a Democrat in a Red state, the need to personally connect with your constituents, and how government can work for the people.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! More from James and Al:Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube.James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room SubstackGet updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarvilleGet More From This Week’s Guest: Nick Mueller: The National WWII Museum | LSU PressMax Boot: Twitter | Threads | Website | WaPo | CFR | Author Please Support Our Sponsors:Smalls:Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/WARROOMAqua Tru:Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code: LONGSHORTMiracle Made:Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Hers WL:Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.

373: From D-Day To The Strait Of Hormuz with Max Boot & Nick Mueller

250 Year CompetitionVote for which of Trump’s insiders you think the Founding Fathers would send back to EnglandCLICK HERE TO VOTEJames and Al review the performance of Democrats in Tuesday’s elections, examining what it can tell us about the midterms, the quality of the candidates, and the importance of keeping voters engaged to drive turnout.  Then, they welcome the Council on Foreign Relations’ Max Boot to discuss Trump’s foreign policy, his relationship with the intelligence community, and the wars in Iran and Ukraine.  Afterward, they are joined by the President and CEO Emeritus of the National WWII Museum, Nick Mueller, to reflect on the anniversary of D-Day, the legacy of WWII, and the value of educating future generations about its impact.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! More from James and Al:Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube.James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room SubstackGet updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarvilleGet More From This Week’s Guest: Nick Mueller: The National WWII Museum | LSU PressMax Boot: Twitter | Threads | Website | WaPo | CFR | Author Please Support Our Sponsors:DeleteMe:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/WARROOM and use promo code WARROOM at checkout.Quince:Upgrade your summer fashion and get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom.  Now available in Canada.Hers WL:Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Visit forhers.com/warroom to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.3 Day Blinds:For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/WARROOM