Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

343: Happy New Year 2026 From The Gang

James and Al kick off the year by welcoming entertainment maven George Stevens Jr., financial wizard Roger Altman, and esteemed journalist Jill Abramson to reflect on the 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term and game out the year ahead.  They share their thoughts on the transformative impact of A.I., Trump’s declining popularity, the evolution of the entertainment industry in the streaming era, the power of the free press to hold the powerful accountable, the state of the economy, and what to expect in 2026, before taking your questions. 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 @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get 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 @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests:  Professor Jill Abramson: Twitter | NYT | Northeastern University | Author   Roger Altman: Evercore | The Hamilton Project  George Stevens Jr.: Oscars.org | IMDB | George Stevens Academy  Please Support Our Recent Sponsors In Our Past Episode Show Notes

342: Happy Holidays with Judy Woodruff & Mary Matalin

James and Al hype the growing exodus from Trump, tear into the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files, and lament the decline of journalism as represented by Bari Weiss at CBS.  Then, they welcome their wives, PBS superstar Judy Woodruff and famed political consultant Mary Matalin, to discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the USA, the need to live up to our founding principles, and the mood of people across the country.  Together, they answer your questions, celebrate the importance of family, and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. 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 @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get 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 @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guests:  Mary Matalin: Website | Author   Judy Woodruff: Twitter | | America At A Crossroads | PBS | Instagram Please Support Our Recent Sponsors In Our Past Episode Show Notes

341: Trump Derangement Syndrome

James and Al discuss Susie Wiles’ exposé of Trump’s administration in Vanity Fair, share their takes on her description of the people in it, MAGA’s growing schism, Rob Reiner’s legacy, and Trump’s reaction to his murder.  Then, they welcome Dr. James Densley of the Violence Prevention Project in the aftermath of mass shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach to explain the growing gun violence epidemic, what motivates the people who carry out these heinous acts, the danger of rising anti-semitism, and the policies and leadership we need to put a stop to the killing. 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 @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get 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 @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest:  Dr. James Densley: Website | Metro State University | Hamline University | The Violence Prevention Project | Author Please Support Our Sponsors: Webroot: Protect yourself and your family from cybercrime this holiday season with 60% off Webroot Total Protection at webroot.com/WARROOM Quince: Upgrade your holiday 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

340: Winning Back The Youth Vote with John Della Volpe

James and Al celebrate the generational win in the Miami mayoral race, explain Trump’s rapid decline in popularity, and sound the alarm over corporate and foreign influence in entertainment and the broader economy.  Then they welcome polling legend John Della Volpe to discuss his findings from the Harvard Youth Poll, which shows that young people are increasingly disillusioned with politics, losing faith in capitalism, and fear for their futures in the age of AI.  Critically, they emphasize the need to re-engage these voters, give them hope, and get them to the polls. 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 @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get 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 @realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest:  John Della Volpe: Twitter | Harvard Institute of Politics | Website | Social Sphere | Substack | Author of “Fight” 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. Superpower: This holiday, give your loved ones the only gift that keeps on giving — health. Go to Superpower.com/gift to get a free $49 gift box with your gifted membership. Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PWR and use PWR at checkout for 15% off any first-time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Webroot: Protect yourself and your family from cybercrime this holiday season with 75% off Webroot Total Protection at webroot.com/WARROOM

339: Blood In The Water With Rep. Jason Crow

James Carville & Al Hunt Are joined this week by Congressman Jason Crow and discuss military leadership of Pete Hegseth, accountability, and the current state of morale within the armed forces. He emphasizes the importance of candidate quality in political recruitment and critiques the current administration's approach to international relations and corruption. Crow's insights reflect his experiences as a veteran and a member of Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by the military and the political landscape. 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 @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get 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 @realjamescarville Please Support Our Sponsors: MIRACLE MADE: TryMiracle.com/WARROOM - TRY MIRACLE MADE SHEETS TODAY. YOU’LL  SAVE OVER 40%, AND WHEN YOU USE PROMO CODE WARROOM, YOU’LL GET AN EXTRA 20% OFF PLUS A FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET NAKED WINES: NAKEDWINES.COM/WARROOM - CLICK ‘ENTER VOUCHER’ AND PUT IN MY CODE WARROOM FOR BOTH THE CODE AND PASSWORD FOR $100 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER.  WEBROOT: WEBROOT.COM/WARROOM  FOR 75% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME Green Chef GREENCHEF.COM/50WARROOM  - USE CODE 50WARROOM TO GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH, THEN 20% OFF FOR TWO MONTHS WITH FREE SHIPPING