Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

James and Al emphasize the importance of addressing climate change in light of the massive storms brewing on the East Coast, and give us a general overview of the state of the midterms with just over a month left. Then, they bring on Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston to break down the politics of his state, and how we can expect Democrats to do there in the upcoming election.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Jon Ralston:Twitter | The Nevada Independent | Ralston ReportsPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHoldOn Bags:Save 20% when you replace your single use plastic by visiting holdonbags.com and using the promo code: WARROOMThe Jordan Harbinger Show:Go to jordanharbinger.com or wherever you get your podcasts to start listeningMiracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com/warroom and use the promo code: WARROOM

It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful, impactful, and timeless speeches in history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author-historian Jon Meacham, this documentary podcast series takes you through another season of ten generation-defining speeches. Meacham, along with top historians, authors and journalists, offers expert insight and analysis into the origins, the orator, and the context of the times each speech was given, and they reflect on why it’s important to never forget them. It Was Said is a creation and production of Peabody-nominated C13Originals, in association with The HISTORY® Channel.

James and Al lay out how the Republican electorate is pushing the party’s candidates towards extremism and call on people of faith to stand up for immigrants and refugees. Then, they bring on Catawba College’s Politics Chair Michael Bitzer to analyze the prospects of Democrats in North Carolina’s midterms. Will changing demographics reverse the state’s rightward turn? Keep a close watch on Cabarrus County!Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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 Bitzer:Twitter | Catawba College | Old North State Politics | Author of “Redistricting and Gerrymandering in North Carolina”Please Support This Week’s SponsorsReel 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: 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/warroomExpressVPN:To get 3 free months of VPN service with a 12 month plan, go to Expressvpn.com/warroom

James and Al give an update on the politics of the Ukraine War and the ongoing fight for our rights. Then, they bring on Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler to analyze the gubernatorial and senate races in his state, expound on the quality of the candidates, and tell us how to make an impact. Will extremism and retrograde Republican policies deliver them big losses in this crucial midterm election? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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 Ben Wikler: Twitter | Wisconsin Democratic Party | Website | Wisconsin Donations | MoveOn Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Sleep Me: Save 25% off the purchase of any new Dock Pro, Cube, or Ooler sleep system when you got to sleep.me Magic Spoon: To get $5 of your next custom bundle of delicious Magic Spoon cereal go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM Raycon: Get 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM15

James and Al are joined by Bill Ballenger of the Ballenger Report for a thorough look at the midterm prospects for Democrats in the key swing state of Michigan. Together, they analyze the impact of recent political developments from Dobbs to the Mar-a-Lago seizure on our elections, the growing fissure in the Republican Party, and the shrinking chances of a red wave.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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 Bill Ballenger:Twitter | The Ballenger ReportPlease 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.comThe Jordan Harbinger ShowGo to jordanharbinger.com or wherever you get your podcasts to start listening

James and Al are joined by foreign affairs and Russian expert Stephen Kotkin for a deep dive into the history of the Soviet Union, how Putin is running the country in its aftermath, and the current state of the war in Ukraine. What role do the United States and the European powers have in repulsing their aggression? Will Ukraine hold firm? And how does the conflict impact the world?Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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 Stephen Kotkin:Princeton | Hoover Institution | Author Additional Reading On Russia Mentioned By Stephen: Carnegie Endowment In WashingtonMichael Kofman- CNA & Twitter Rob Lee- Foreign Policy Institute & Twitter Please Support This Week’s SponsorsMiracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al are joined by Watergate Special Prosecutor Richard Ben Veniste to break down the differences between Trump and Nixon, and look at the role of the DOJ now that it’s faced with Trump’s crimes. Then, they welcome premiere journalist Mark Leibovich to discuss the state of the country, Trump’s impact on the nation, and why journalists need to stand up for their political beliefs. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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 Richard Ben Veniste:9/11 Commission | IMDB | AuthorMark Leibovich:Twitter | The Atlantic | NYT | Author of “Thank You For Your Servitude” & Other Books Please Support This Week’s SponsorsReel Paper:Get planet friendly Reel Paper with 30% off and free shipping at reelpaper.com when you use the promo code: WARROOMChili Sleep:To save 30% off your purchase of any new Ooler or Cube Sleep System, go to chilisleep.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al reflect on the recent primary elections, the raid on Mar-a-Lago, and the Democrats’ growing odds in the midterms. Then, they bring on Princeton professor and author Sean Wilentz to dive into the potential of populism and an embrace of FDR’s and Bill Clinton’s legacies to revitalize the party. Will that be the key to defeating the growing radicalism of MAGA Republicans?Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Professor Sean Wilentz:Twitter | Princeton University | Author of “No Property In Man” & Other Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Blinkist:For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.comFeals Focus Melts:Save 50% off your first order of Feals focus melts and get free shipping by going to feals.com with promo code: WARROOM

James and Al lay out the current state of the midterm elections and the implications of the raid on Mar-a-Lago. Then, they are joined by author and Philadelphia Inquirer national columnist Will Bunch for a conversation about the disaster Republican moves to privatize and commoditize higher education have posed for young people around the country.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Will Bunch:Twitter | The Philadelphia Inquirer | Author of “After The Ivory Tower Falls” & Other Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Feals Focus Melts:Save 50% off your first order of Feals focus melts and get free shipping by going to feals.com with promo code: WARROOMRayconGet 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM15Miracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al celebrate Celtics star Bill Russell, then bring on accomplished author and WaPo associate editor David Maraniss to discuss the life and legend of Jim Thorpe. In their conversation they look at the struggles he faced throughout his life, the restoration of his status as an Olympic champion, and the many challenges Native Americans have suffered in our history.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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 Maraniss:Twitter | Website | WaPo | Author of “Path Lit By Lightning” & Other Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Miracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com and use the promo code: WARROOMMagic Spoon:To get $5 of your next custom bundle of delicious Magic Spoon cereal go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al highlight the need for Democrats to maintain solidarity in the primaries to protect democracy and the importance of the Dobbs referendum coming up in Kansas.Then, they’re joined by Emory Law School Professor Morgan Cloud for an in depth discussion of RICO laws and how federal statutes differ from those in Georgia. Will GA be more successful in prosecuting Trump’s actions after the election results came out? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Professor Morgan Cloud: Emory University School of Law | SSRN Articles

James and Al are joined by Pete Buttigieg’s Senior Communications Advisor Lis Smith for a conversation about her career journey as a political veteran, how to succeed on the campaign trail, and what to look for when you pick a candidate. They also take on the issues defining the midterms, what democratic messaging needs, and the importance of making the elections about the candidates instead of a referendum.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Lis Smith: Twitter | Georgetown | Author of “Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story” Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Miracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com and use the promo code: WARROOM RayconGet 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM15 Reel Paper:Get planet friendly Reel Paper with 30% off and free shipping at reelpaper.com when you use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al are joined by Financial Times U.S. National Editor Ed Luce and Freedom House President Michael Abramowitz for a look at the recent upheavals in foreign affairs. In their conversations, they cover the resignation of Boris Johnson and its impact on Britain, the latest developments in our relationship with Saudi Arabia, and what it all means for the United States, Ukraine, and Europe.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Twitter | Financial Times | Author Michael Abramowitz: Twitter | Freedom House Please Support This Week’s Sponsor:Chili SleepTo save 30% off your purchase of any new Ooler or Cube Sleep System, go to chilisleep.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast about things misunderstood and overlooked. This season, Malcolm’s obsessed with experiments – natural experiments, scientific experiments, thought experiments. In this preview, we learn about Paul Madden, who ran the California Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement in the 1930s. He enacted an expensive, burdensome, annoying bit of bureaucratic anti-drug hysteria known as the “triplicate program” that made every doctor in the state miserable because it involved a lot of paperwork. But Madden insisted this kind of paperwork would save lives. Fast forward to the 90s and early 2000s, when opioids were being prescribed as painkillers at a rapid rate – and killing tens of thousands of Americans due to overdoses. The government looked to Madden’s triplicate program as a way of preventing the epidemic. A handful of states started their own triplicate prescription programs, but most ignored the warning signs. The result was a devastating natural experiment. You can hear more from Revisionist History at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/rhs7?sid=warroom.

James and Al are joined by Bulwark writer, author, and anti-Trump conservative Tim Miller to delve into the departure of the Republican party from the Reagan/Bush legacy in an appeal to the grievances of its base. They also look at the fire of political passion, the addiction of the campaign trail, and how it can drive people to go along to get along. When your candidate goes off course, what does it take to break free?Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Tim Miller: Twitter | The Bulwark | SnapChat | Not My Party | Author of “Why We Did It” Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Magic Spoon:To get $5 of your next custom bundle of delicious Magic Spoon cereal go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM Miracle Brand:For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets, go to trymiracle.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

The State of the Supreme Court with Linda Greenhouse

James and Al review the latest 1/6 hearing and upcoming Supreme Court rulings, then welcome D.C. Bureau Chief of The Intercept Ryan Grim to analyze the increasing ineffectiveness of progressive organizations and the perils of woke culture. In their conversation, they break down the fragmentation of the Left, and emphasize the need to build coalitions to achieve goals and win elections– even if it’s uncomfortable. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Ryan Grim: Twitter | The Intercept | Author | Deconstructed Podcast | On the Meltdown of Progressive Orgs Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Raycon Get 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM15

James and Al fire off on the ineffectiveness of liberal organizations and what they need to do to help win elections. They then welcome Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna to lay out his view of progressive capitalism and the need to bring our industries back home, highlighting the importance of common sense and why we shouldn’t give up on the promise of the USA. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Congressman Ro Khanna: Twitter | Website | House.gov Please Support This Week’s Sponsor:Chili SleepTo save 30% off your purchase of any new Ooler or Cube Sleep System, go to chilisleep.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al break down the results of this week’s primary elections and are joined by author and congressional expert Ira Shapiro. In their conversation, they discuss how Mitch McConnell has contributed to the destruction of the Senate as an institution, its value as a check on executive power, and the need to unify against obstruction and to defend our values. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Ira Shapiro: Twitter | Website | Albright Stonebridge | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsor: Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Magic Spoon For $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, go to magicspoon.com and use promo code: WARROOM

Following the Memorial Day weekend, James and Al welcome former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral James Stravidis, to look back on some of our greatest naval heroes. Then, they discuss the ways the different branches of the armed forces are responding to modern challenges, the need for more ships, and how strategic ambiguity is being used to deter a conflict between China and Taiwan.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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 Stavridis: Twitter | Website | Carlyle Group | Author of “To Risk It All” & Other Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsor:The Jordan Harbinger ShowGo to jordanharbinger.com or wherever you get your podcasts to start listening

James and Al go off on the growing epidemic of gun violence and the apathy of the public. Then, they welcome Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary and Evercore Founder Roger Altman to understand what’s happening with the economy. In their conversation, they cover the role of the Fed, the possibility of recession, and what President Biden has done to strengthen the country’s prospects.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Roger Altman: Evercore | The Hamilton Project Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Reel PaperGet planet friendly Reel Paper with 30% off and free shipping at reelpaper.com when you use the promo code: WARROOM BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com The Jordan Harbinger ShowGo to jordanharbinger.com or wherever you get your podcasts to start listening

James and Al sound off on the politicians who would back Russia after their aggression. Then, they are joined by NYT political correspondents and authors of “This Will Not Pass” Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns to analyze where the parties stand going into midterms, and break down the most important results from this week’s primaries.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Jonathan Martin Twitter | NYT | Author of “This Shall Not Pass” Alexander Burns Twitter | NYT | Author of “This Shall Not Pass” Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:RayconGet 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM15 Chili SleepTo save 30% off your purchase of any new Ooler or Cube Sleep System, go to chilisleep.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

Big Tech makes big decisions over our lives: What products we see, how we feel about world events, what to censor — to some degree, even what medical decisions we make. Yet who controls Big Tech? The firms are so powerful and rich they really act as judge and jury now. Increasingly, they are accountable to no one. “Defending Democracy (and us!) from Big Tech” is a 3-episode docu-series from the Debugger Podcast exploring the depths of the problem...and the potential for solutions.Link to Defending Democracy From Big Tech Ep1 Podcast on AppleLink to Defending Democracy From Big Tech Ep1 on Spotify

James and Al take on the Supreme Court for invalidating abortion rights, and stress the need for activist groups on the Left to get out into the field and fight for us. Then, they welcome former Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen for an update of the situation in Ukraine and the fight for democracy here at home after the events of January 6th. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Former Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen: Defense.gov | Center For Strategic & International Studies | The Cohen Group Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show Go to jordanharbinger.com or wherever you get your podcasts to start listening Smith.ai Save $100 when take your business to the next level with smith.ai and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al fire off on the disastrous Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade, and the state of our judicial system after the leak. Then, they welcome former speech writer to Joe Biden, Al Gore, and many other leaders, Jeff Nussbaum. In their conversation they cover the history of the key moments and undelivered speeches that defined the world from Emperor Hirohito, to Eisenhower, Nixon and Hillary Clinton.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Jeff Nussbaum: Twitter | Website | Author of “Undelivered” & Other Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Magic SpoonFor $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, go to magicspoon.com and use promo code: WARROOM Reel PaperGet planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com

From critically acclaimed podcast studios Pineapple Street and Wondery comes a new 8-part series called Will Be Wild that shines a light on the human stories left out of the headlines. It goes deep into the lives of people who took part in that day. People who saw it coming. And people who fear that January 6th was just the beginning of something, not the end. Follow Will Be Wild wherever you get your podcasts, or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.wondery.fm/PWR_WillBeWild

James and Al call on Democratic interest groups to kick things into high gear before the midterms and are joined by MI State Senator and viral star Mallory McMorrow. They discuss the increasing hate and personal attacks from Republicans, how to stand up for the values of the Democratic party, and the need to fight back with policy and hope when faced with culture war. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:MI State Senator Mallory McMorrow: Twitter | 4/19 Floor Speech | MI State Senate | Campaign Website Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Smith AISave $100 when take your business to the next level with smith.ai and use the promo code: WARROOM Trade CoffeeFor $30 off your 1st order and free shipping on your coffee go to drinktrade.com The Jordan Harbinger ShowGo to jordanharbinger.com to start listening

James and Al lay out the case for Democrats to stop their internal criticism and infighting going into the midterms. They also welcome 4-Star USMC General John Allen for an in-depth analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our readiness, and the current threats we face. How is Ukraine fairing? What are the weaknesses of Russia’s military? And how can the USA and NATO help? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:General John Allen: Defense.gov | Brookings Institution | Author of “Turning Point” Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Hell & High Water PodcastTo start listening, find it on podcasts.apple.com or search for it wherever you get your podcastsWorkableFor a 15 day free trial go to workable.comHelloFreshFor 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, got to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: WARROOM16BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com

James and Al explain Trump’s weakening hold on the Republican Party and host PBS NewsHour’s Chief Correspondent Amna Nawaz for a discussion on immigration and incarceration. They look at the role of border issues in our politics, the need for increased immigration and streamlined commerce, our history of asylum, and the dangers of the nation’s growing emphasis on criminalization.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Amna Nawaz: Twitter | PBS NewsHour | Life After Lockup Documentary Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Hell & High Water PodcastTo start listening, find it on podcasts.apple.com or search for it wherever you get your podcastsDemocracy In DangerTo start listening, go to dindanger.org or look for it wherever you get your podcastsChili SleepTo save 30% off your purchase of any new Ooler or Cube Sleep System, go to chilisleep.com Raycon:Get 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com

James and Al are joined by author and former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper for a deep dive into the bellwether politics of his state, the hypocrisy of Republicans, and the need to meet their attacks head on. They also discuss the importance of winning local elections, mobilizing small donors, and reminding voters of President Biden’s many accomplishments going into the midterms. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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 Pepper: Twitter | Democrats.org | LabratoriesOfAutocracy.com | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Magic Spoon For $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, go to magicspoon.com and use promo code: WARROOM Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Workable For a 15 day free trial go to workable.com

We’re sharing a special preview of the new season of Against the Rules from Pushkin Industries. On Against the Rules, bestselling author Michael Lewis takes a searing look at what’s happened to fairness in American life. In the preview you’re about to hear, Michael speaks with Todd Park, entrepreneur and former chief technology officer of the United States. Todd talks about the idea that, in any big company, the person who actually knows what you need to know to solve a problem is buried deep in the organization, six levels down. You’ll hear how Todd found that exact person to help his first company, athenahealth, get insurance companies to pay their bills. You can hear more episodes of Against the Rules at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/atrwar.

James and Al sit down with former U.S. National Security Council official and expert in Russian and European affairs Fiona Hill to discuss why Putin invaded, what he expected in the aftermath, and what happens next. Then, they welcome political consultant turned Academy Awards and comedy writer Jon Macks to analyze the events of the 2022 Oscars.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Fiona Hill Brookings Institution | Author of “There Is Nothing For You Here” & Other Books Jon Macks: Twitter | IMDB| Author of “Monologue “What Makes America Laugh Before Bed” & Other Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Trade CoffeeFor $30 off your 1st order and free shipping on your coffee go to drinktrade.com Democracy In DangerTo start listening go to dindanger.org or look for it wherever you get your podcastsWorkableFor a 15 day free trial go to workable.com

James and Al are joined by PBS NewsHour’s foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifirin to lay out Russia’s goals for its war in Ukraine. They also break down the balance of power between the two militaries, and highlight Zelensky’s appeals to the world compared to Putin’s authoritarian politics of control. Is there a risk of unconventional weapons being used as the conflict continues? And what does the off ramp look like?Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Get More From Nick Schifrin: Twitter | PBS NewsHour Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Democracy In DangerTo start listening go to dindanger.org or look for it wherever you get your podcastsRaycon:Get 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com

James and Al welcome John Hopkins’ Agora Institute Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev to examine Putin’s plans in Ukraine and the role of propaganda in the conflict. They discuss what the West needs to do now, Russian public opinion, how to win the information war, and what it will take for democracies to triumph over authoritarian regimes while staying true to their innate strengths.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Get More From Peter Pomerantsev: Twitter | John Hopkins’ Agora Institute | Author of “This Is Not Propaganda” & Other Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Chili SleepTo save 30% off your purchase of any new Ooler or Cube Sleep System, go to chilisleep.com Smith AISave $100 when take your business to the next level with smith.ai and use the promo code: WARROOM HelloFreshFor 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, got to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: WARROOM16

James and Al look at the latest developments in Ukraine, and host Senior Editor of The Atlantic Ron Brownstein. They take on the increasing regressivism of the Republican party, the role of race in contemporary politics, the state of the Supreme Court, threats to democracy at home and around the world, and where the Democrats should go from here.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Get More From Ron Brownstein: Twitter | The Atlantic | National Journal | Author of “Rock Me On The Water” Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Democracy In DangerTo start listening go to dindanger.org or look for it wherever you get your podcastsBlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Magic SpoonFor $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, go to magicspoon.com and use promo code: WARROOM

James and Al break down this week’s elections and review the State of the Union. Then, they are joined by Ed Luce of the Financial Times to delve into President Biden’s handling of the Ukraine crisis, the role Putin has played in strengthening NATO and bringing Europe closer together, and possible off ramps to the conflict. Could mediation by China be the answer? And will sanctions and a successfully waged information war be the key to maintaining an independent Ukraine? Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from! Website and show notes Get More From This Week’s Guest: Get More From Ed Luce: Twitter | Financial Times | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Workable For a 15 day free trial go to workable.com Stamps.com For a 4 week trial, free postage, and a digital scale, go to stamps.com and use the promo code: WARROOM after clicking the microphone icon on the top right The Jordan Harbinger Show Go to jordanharbinger.com to start listening

James and Al highlight the importance of unity in the Democratic party going into midterms and welcome Pulitzer prize winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum. They examine the nature of Putin’s plans, the possibility of war and what it means for the current world order, and the value of defending an independent Ukraine facing imminent invasion.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Get More From Anne Applebaum: Twitter | Website | The Atlantic | National Endowment For Democracy | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Smith AISave $100 when take your business to the next level with smith.ai and use the promo code: WARROOM Raycon:Get 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com

James and Al emphasize the likelihood that Trump will face legal action, and are joined by former NBA player and Senator from New Jersey Bill Bradley to look at the changes in US-Russian relations going back to the fall of the Soviet Union up through the crisis in Ukraine. Then, they discuss his sports experience and analyze the state of the Olympics. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Get More From Bill Bradley: Website | Facebook | NBA.com | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Reel Paper For 30% off your first order when you get a subscription, go to reelpaper.com and use the promo code: WARROOM Hello Fresh For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use promo code: WARROOM16 Chili Sleep For 20% off your new sleep system, go to chilisleep.com

In this special Super Bowl episode, James and Al are joined by Tulane Law’s Gabe Feldman and Greg Cosell of NFL Films to break down the upcoming game, and give us the state of the sport– from college to the pros. They also hold the Supreme Court to account for undermining our voting rights, as well as those who still haven’t gotten vaccinated. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Get More From Greg Cosell: Twitter | NFL Films | The Install Podcast Get More From Gabe Feldman: Twitter | Tulane Law Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show Go to jordanharbinger.com to start listening Magic Spoon For $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, go to magicspoon.com and use promo code: WARROOM Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com

James and Al tackle the latest COVID news and are joined by former Solicitor General and Duke Law School Dean Walter Dellinger to explore the state of the current SCOTUS, the effects of Justice Breyer’s retirement and legacy, and the advantages of diverse appointees. Then, with the Super Bowl coming up, they talk some football. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from! Study Mentioned By James: John Hopkins on pandemic lockdowns Get More From This Week’s Guest: Get More From Walter Dellinger: Twitter | O’Melveny Law | Duke Law Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Stamps.com For a 4 week trial, free postage, and a digital scale, go to stamps.com and use the promo code: WARROOM after clicking the microphone icon on the top right The Jordan Harbinger Show Go to jordanharbinger.com to start listening Smith AI Save $100 when take your business to the next level with smith.ai and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al are joined by NYT’s White House and National Security Correspondent David Sanger to break down the danger that Russia’s Putin poses to Ukraine and other former Soviet states in Europe. Is there a danger of open cyber war or is this a chance to walk things back with a new missile deal? And if things go hot, will we be able to protect our NATO allies?Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Get More From David Sanger: Twitter | The New York Times | Harvard Kennedy School | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Smith.aiSave $100 when take your business to the next level with smith.ai and use the promo code: WARROOM Raycon:Get 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com Reel PaperFor 30% off your first order when you get a subscription, go to reelpaper.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al are joined by legal legends Sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and President of the Brennan Center for Justice Michael Waldman for a discussion about the ongoing fight to strengthen our voting rights. Together, they take on an adversarial SCOTUS and hostile gerrymandering, and emphasize the need for activism, protest, and voting your values on races up and down the ballot. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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: Get More From Sherrilyn Ifill: Twitter | NAACP Legal Defense Fund | NAACP George Floyd Anniversary | Author Get More From Michael Waldman: Twitter | Brennan Center For Justice | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Reel Paper For 30% off your first order when you get a subscription, go to reelpaper.com and use the promo code: WARROOM Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Hello Fresh For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use promo code: WARROOM16

James and Al give out some well deserved awards and are joined by author and cultural icon Molly Jong-Fast for a wide ranging conversation about her career and current events. In it, they cover how her notorious family inspired her writing, the upheaval in Britain sparked by Boris Johnson and Prince Andrew, and how Trumpites like Marjorie Taylor Greene are fueling the fever dreams of the Republican Party. Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Get More From Molly Jong-Fast: Twitter | Newsletter | The New Abnormal Podcast | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Magic SpoonFor $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, go to magicspoon.com and use promo code: WARROOM Chili SleepFor 20% off your new sleep system, go to chilisleep.com

James and Al welcome Congressman and member of the House Select Committee investigating the events of last January 6th, Jamie Raskin, for a discussion about handling loss and what truly happened the day our democracy faced an attempted coup. Will justice be served? And what is the Congress doing to get the facts out, hold the responsible to account,, and make sure it never happens again?Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Congressman Jamie Raskin: Twitter | Website | House.gov | Author of “Unthinkable” Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Hello FreshFor up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use promo code: WARROOM16 Stamps.comFor a 4 week trial, free postage, and a digital scale, go to stamps.com and use the promo code: WARROOM after clicking the microphone icon on the top right

Al and James are joined by top experts from the fields of journalism, economics, entertainment, medicine, and law, featuring Jill Abramson, Roger Altman, George Stevens, Dr. Cornelia Griggs, and Walter Dellinger to ring in 2022 and discuss how Biden and the country are faring. Then they share their outrages of the past year and let us know what we can expect going into the next one.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Jill Abramson: Twitter | NYT | Harvard | Author Walter Dellinger: Twitter | Federalist Society | Duke Law | O’Melveny Roger Altman: Evercore | The Hamilton Project George Stevens: Oscars.org | IMDB | George Stevens Academy Dr. Cornelia Griggs: Twitter | MA General Hospital Please Support Our Sponsors:Express VPNTo protect your online activity and get 3 free months on a year package go to expressvpn.com

In memory of Harry Reid, here is the episode we recorded with him earlier in May 2021James and Al sit with Former Majority Leader Harry Reid to discuss Senate strategy and UFOs, with a few more nominations considered… Full Episode notes : https://politicon.com/podcasts/fmr-senate-major…eader-harry-reid/ BETTER HELP POLITICS WAR ROOM LISTENERS GET 10% OFF THEIR FIRST MONTH AT WWW.BETTERHELP.COM/WARROOM.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 [email protected] 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

In this special holiday themed episode James and Al take on Joe Manchin’s sabotage of the Build Back Better Bill, defend Joe Biden and his first year of impressive accomplishments, and point the way forward for the party. Then, they welcome their amazing wives Mary Matalin and Judy Woodruff to reflect on the season and their friendship. WE HAD SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH SOME OF THE RECORDINGEmail your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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:Mary Matalin: Website | Author Judy Woodruff: Twitter | PBS NewsHour

James and Al are joined by Massachusetts General Hospital critical care and pediatric surgeon, Dr. Cornelia Griggs for an examination of the current state of the pandemic, and what the newest Omicron wave means for our medical system, social lives, mental health, and the country as a whole. Then, they induct the final class of 2021 to the Hall of Sphincters.Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] 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. Cornelia Griggs: Twitter | MA General Hospital Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:The Jordan Harbinger ShowGo to jordanharbinger.com to start listeningBlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Hello FreshFor up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to