Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

James and Al are joined by author and Atlantic columnist Barton Gellman for a hard look at the threats to our democracy posed by the events of 1/6. Is there a need for infiltration by law enforcement? Why are politicians on the Right catering to the worst elements of the base? And how do Democrats protect our system and keep winning?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!Article By Bart Mentioned On The ShowHow Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun Get More From This Week’s Guest:Bart Gellman: Twitter | Atlantic Column | Author of “Dark Mirror”, “Angler” & More 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 BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com

A week out from the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, James and Al are joined by U.S. Naval Academy Professor and author of “World War 2 At Sea” to examine the opening phases of the Pacific War. They look at what our leaders knew at the time, how they responded to the attack, and how we bounced back to win the 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:Craig Symonds: U.S. Naval Institute | The Great Courses | Author of Many Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:SongfinchGet $20 off your own custom song, this week only, when you go to songfinch.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

In this Thanksgiving episode, James and Al are joined by sports journalist and author of “Raise A Fist, Take A Knee” John Feinsten to talk about the ongoing race issues in sports and how players have fought to end bias in the NFL and other leagues. Then, they discuss the need to keep shaking up the status quo so that these institutions build on past progress and live up to the legacy of our country’s greatest sports heroes. *Please note there may be a slight decrease in audio quality during the guest interview due to some recording issues* 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: John Feinstein: Twitter | WaPo | Author of “Raise A Fist, Take A Knee” & More Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com The Lost Debate Join the conversation: listen and subscribe to “The Lost Debate” at lostdebate.com or find it wherever you listen.

James and Al are joined by Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas for a wide ranging talk about the philosophical differences that define the two parties and how the legacy of Trump influences Republicans in 2021. Then, they weigh the drawbacks of gerrymandering, and the challenges Congress faces trying to pass large bills like ‘Build Back Better’ and infrastructure. 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:Rep. Dan Crenshaw: Twitter | Website | House.gov | Author of “Fame, Blame, & the Raft of Shame” & More Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Hello FreshFor up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use promo code: WARROOM14Express VPNFor 3 free months on your subscription, go to expressvpn.com

James and Al reflect on the recent elections and emphasize the need for Democrats to sell their policies in addition to governing. Then, they sit down with CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group Danny Meyer to discuss the current employment situation in our country, creating an environment that puts workers first, and fighting child poverty. 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:CEO Danny Meyer: Twitter | Union Square Hospitality Group | Instagram Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:The Lost DebateJoin the conversation: listen and subscribe to “The Lost Debate” at lostdebate.com or find it wherever you listen.BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com

James and Al celebrate the diversity of winners in the 11/2 election, mourn Virginia and examine where McAuliffe went wrong. Then, they are joined by Senator Angus King (I) of Maine to look at politics in his state and the reforms the Senate needs to become effective and regain the trust of the American people. Should we start by getting rid of the filibuster and giving power back to the majority 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:Senator Angus King: Twitter | Senate.gov | Campaign Site 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

James and Al are joined by Wyoming’s Congressional Rep. Liz Cheney to examine the events of 1/6 and how the investigation is being conducted, the need for Republicans to focus on principles over personalities, and the state of our foreign policy. Our hosts also break down the state of the VA Governor’s race and the prospects for the billionaires’ tax.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:Rep. Liz Cheney: Twitter | House.gov | Campaign Site | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:RayconFor 15% off your order, go to RayconGlobal.com and use the promo code: Warroom15

James and Al are joined by former U.K Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss the challenges faced by democracies around the world. From terror, to the Afghan War, rising illiberalism, the changing media business model, and dealing with Brexit in the U.K and EU-- how can we get people to believe in our liberal institutions again? And the most important matter of what The Queen is 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: Rt Hon. Tony Blair: Twitter | Institute for Global Change | Author Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com ExpressVPN For an extra 3 months free on a 1-year package go to expressvpn.com Hello Fresh For up to 14 free meals including free shipping go to hellofresh.com and use promo code: WARROOM14

James and Al are joined by Democratic campaign mastermind Paul Begala for his take on Texas politics and how liberals can start to regain ground there going into 2022. Then, they look at ways to unite the progressive and moderate wings of the party and the critical need to defeat Trumpism. Is returning to Clinton era politics the answer?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!Paul Begala’s Recent ArticlePaul on the need for Democrats to make a deal.The Trevor Project Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:BlinkistFor a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com

With the budget and debt ceiling votes sending the Democratic party into disarray, James and Al convene the Politics War Room to discuss the importance of mending the intraparty schism and using the levers of power for key priorities. Can Manchin and Sinema be brought on board, or will we have to hope the progressives show their pragmatic side?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!Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Magic Spoon:For $5 off our favorite cereal, visit magicspoon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM

James and Al are joined by Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, congressman Barney Frank, for an in depth look at the current budget negotiations and the thinking motivating its key players. Then, they examine the power of a competent and active government to make our lives better in the fight against COVID and beyond, with an update on the 2021 baseball season. 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: Rep. Barney Frank Twitter | House.gov | ‘Compared To What’ Documentary Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: HelloFresh: For up to 14 free meals including free shipping, visit hellofresh.com

James and Al are joined by David Wessel of the Brookings Institution to break down the challenges posed to our country by the debt ceiling, a stalled budget, and the real estate crisis in China. Then, Emily Bazelon of the NYT and Slate’s Political gabfest discusses the latest fronts in the war against Roe, and signs on to James’ idea for the next Supreme Court Justice. 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 Wessel: Twitter | Brookings Institution | Author of “Only The Rich Can Pay” & Other Books Emily Bazelon: Yale | NYT | Twitter | Author of “Charged” & Other Books... Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Express VPN: Get 3 months free on a 1-year package at expressvpn.com Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com

James and Al are joined by American historian Joseph Ellis for a deep dive into the politics, people and passions that set off the American Revolution on both sides of the Atlantic. How deeply did the years of 1773 - 1783 shape our nation? And after watching our country lose to two insurgencies across the globe and our politics fracture, what lessons can we learn? 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: Joseph Ellis: Website | Mount Holyoke | Author of “The Cause” and Many Other Books... Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Hello Fresh: For up to 14 free meals including free shipping go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: WARROOM14

James and Al examine the legacy of September 11th by welcoming the Special Master of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, Ken Feinberg, and his law partner Camille Biros. Portrayed in the Netflix hit movie “Worth” by Amy Ryan and Michael Keaton Overcoming the daunting challenge of making sure the families received the right and just compensation. What did it take? And is something like it even possible today?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:Ken Feinberg: Website | Netflix’s “Worth” | Author Camille Biros: Website | Netflix’s “Worth” Please Support This Week’s Sponsor:Magic SpoonGet $5 off your order at magicspoon.com when you use our promo code: WARROOM

James and Al bring on Echelon Insights founding partner, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and the editor of the Cook Political Report, Amy Walter, to discuss polling and how it influences strategy. Then, they break down the changes that are happening in the most important swing states and what it will take for candidates to win in them going forward. 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: Kristen Soltis Anderson: Twitter | Website | Echelon Insights Amy Walter: Twitter | Website | Cook Political Report | Host of “Politics With Amy Walter”

With the Afghanistan pull out looking more disastrous by the day, James and Al bring on John Hopkins Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies, Vali Nasr, and US Editor of the Financial Times, Ed Luce to break things down. In a panel discussion they debate our failures in Afghanistan, if there were any successes, and what we can expect the region and its neighbors to do next. 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: Ed Luce: Financial Times | Twitter | Author of “The Retreat of Western Liberalism & Many Other Books Vali Nasr: John Hopkins | Twitter | Author of “Dispensable Nation” & Many Other Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Blinkist Get 25% off and a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com. Raycon Save 20% on Raycon earbuds at rayconglobal.com using the promo code: STARTFRESH Chili Sleep Get 20% off your sleep system at chilisleep.com and use promo code WARROOM.

In the wake of the chaos in Afghanistan, James and Al take on the leaders who contributed to the disaster that our country and the Middle East are facing. Then they bring on Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, Craig Symonds, for a lesson in the WWII Pacific Theater, and a look back at when the United States was still able to win its wars.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 Craig Symonds: U.S. Naval Academy | The Great Courses | Audible | Author of Many Books Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:Hello FreshFor up to 14 free meals, including free shipping, go to hellofresh.com and use code: warroom14.Rise Download the rise app today to try it free for 7 days at risescience.com.

In their 100th episode, James and Al bring on veteran of the New York Times, Donald McNeil, for a look at what’s next for us during the pandemic now that the Delta variant is raging in hot spots fueled by the unvaccinated. With other variants on the horizon, what will it take to convince the hold outs and get the country back on the track to health?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:Donald McNeilMediumhttps://donaldgmcneiljr1954.medium.com/Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:CHILI TECHNOLOGYFor our listener’s special offer and to learn more, go to:https://www.chilisleep.com/pages/warroomBLINKISTFor 25% off and a 7-day free trial go to:https://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/partners/politics-war-room

James and Al bring on Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) for a wide ranging conversation about how we can defend the Capitol, protect our most cherished institutions, and finally put an end to the pandemic. Is strengthening the Capitol police force and mandating vaccinations enough to stop the forces holding our country back? 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: Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) Twitter https://twitter.com/ltgrusselhonore Website https://generalhonore.com/ Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: CHILI TECHNOLOGY For our listener’s special offer and to learn more, go to: https://www.chilisleep.com/pages/warroom RISE To try the Rise App for free for 7 days, go to: https://www.risescience.com/warroom MAGIC SPOON Try it with $5 off today, by using promo code: WARROOM at: https://magicspoon.com/pages/partner?partner=warroom

James and Al are joined by Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy to look at the Democratic Party’s best strategies for approaching issues of race, policing and criminal justice. Will they be able to continue inspiring the wider electorate without scaring off centrist and independent voters? Or will 2022 be about who best calms our fears? 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 Randall Kennedy Harvard Law https://hls.harvard.edu/faculty/directory/10470/Kennedy Books By Professor Randall Kennedy https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/15433/randall-kennedy/ Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: RISE To try the Rise App for free for 7 days, go to: https://www.risescience.com/warroom HELLO FRESH For 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 Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman to the War Room to find out what’s next for our recovering economy and how we stack up against our global competitors. Are we looking at high growth, high inflation, or are we living in a unique situation caused by the Pandemic? Then, James and Al induct a historical class into the Sphincter Hall of Fame-- so keep those submissions coming!Note: Sound quality might vary in this episode, we appreciate your understanding during our efforts to bring on some of the world’s most busy guests and the perils of live interviews. Thank you!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:Roger AltmanEvercorehttps://www.evercore.com/bios/roger-c-altman/The Hamilton Projecthttps://www.hamiltonproject.org/people/roger_c._altmanPLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:BLINKIST For your free 7 day trial and 25% off a Blinkist premium membership, go tohttps://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/partners/politics-war-room

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 [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 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 [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 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 [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: 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 [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: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 [email protected] 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 [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: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 [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: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 [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 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 [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: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 [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 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.

With Trump back in the news and Derek Chauvin recently convicted, James and Al bring on the President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice Michael Waldman for his take. Can we expect Trump to finally land in legal trouble, and what’s the best way for the Democrats to remove the many obstacles he placed in the way of our democracy? Will they also be able to make progress on criminal justice reform or is more persuasion needed for the country to start moving forward? 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 Waldman Twitter | Brennan Center For Justice | Author of “The Fight to Vote” & 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.LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

As the Biden Administration continues to build support and consolidate its hold on the ship of state, James and Al are joined by John Maynard Keynes expert and author Zach Carter to give us perspective on Biden’s economic vision. Then, Evan Osnos of The New Yorker comes on to analyze what we’re seeing from China. But the episode wouldn’t be complete without James following up on his Vox interview-- you won’t want to miss it!EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT [email protected] OR TWEET THEM AT @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!Get More From This Week’s Guests:Zach Carter Twitter | Website |@OmidyarNetwork | Author of “The Price of Peace” Evan Osnos Twitter |Website |New Yorker | Author of “Joe Biden: The Life, The Run & What Matters Now” PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:HELLO FRESHGO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/WARROOM12 AND USE CODE WARROOM12 FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING! LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

With troops due to come out of Afghanistan, James and Al welcome veteran and author Phil Klay and pollster Jim Gerstein to discuss the state of world affairs and when we should be going to war. How are things looking in the Middle East 20 years on? Are we leaving too soon, or is it time to focus our attention here at home where we have enough problems? 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:Jim Gerstein GBAO Strategies Phil Klay Website |Fairfield University | Twitter |Author of “Missionaries” | And Other Books... PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:BLINKISTGO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TO TRY BLINKIST FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

James and Al bring on the creators of HBO’s Our Towns-- Deb Fallows, James Fallows, Jeanne Jordan and Steven Ascher to discuss their journey to towns across our nation during the pandemic era. In the process, they saw that the causes of our division pale in comparison to the bonds we build when we live, work, and dream together. Now, if only DC would get on message...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!PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:MAGIC SPOON GO TO WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM TO GRAB SOME BLUEBERRY, OR A CUSTOM BUNDLE OF CEREAL TO 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 MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

Al and James argue against the voter law in Georgia and don’t pull any punches about the allegations facing Matt Gaetz. They also discuss the role Joe Manchin has to play in the Senate, and whether the Democrats can do anything with their majorities. Come for the unparalleled political insight, and stay for James’ tuna fish sandwich recipe! 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! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: BLINKIST GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. HELLO FRESH GO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/WARROOM12 AND USE CODE WARROOM ONE TWO FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING! SONG FINCH SONGFINCH IS OFFERING 20 DOLLARS OFF ALL PERSONALIZED SONGS AT WWW.SONGFINCH.COM WITH CODE 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

James and Al try to figure out what the heck is wrong with the Republican party, from G. Gordon Liddy on to Rep. Matt Gaetz. What gives? If their party doesn’t get its act together soon, they could easily slip into irrelevance-- and that’s in spite of the best efforts of the Democrats! EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL [email protected] OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM! 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 get fired up for some March Madness with John Feinstein-- taking a look at what’s best for the sport and the NCAA. Better check your brackets! Then, Ron Brownstein of the Atlantic comes on to discuss the shift from class to culture based partisanship and the way the forces unleashed in 1974 Los Angeles continue to define our future.Please excuse the echo with our final guest John Feinstein it was an external issue that we could not fix, but we wanted to bring you the interview anyway as it was so great !Get More From This Week’s Guests:Ron Brownstein Twitter|Recent Articles By Ronald| Author of ‘Rock Me On The Water’ John Feinstein Twitter|Website| Author of Many Excellent Books... 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! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RECENT SPONSORS: FUNDRISESEE FOR YOURSELF HOW ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND INVESTORS HAVE BUILT A BETTER PORTFOLIO WITH PRIVATE REAL ESTATE. IT TAKES JUST A FEW MINUTES TO GET STARTED. GO TO WWW.FUNDRISE.COM/WARROOM BLINKISTGO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SistersInLaw- Featuring Jill Wine-Banks, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins & Barb McQuadeHow The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along!- Featuring Clay Aiken

With our future seeming more unpredictable by the year, James and Al invite theoretical physicist and host of the Mindscape Podcast, Dr Sean Carroll to the show to gain insight into the secrets of existence-- that is, if anything exists outside of politics... In their wide ranging conversation we find out whether anyone really understands quantum physics, the fate of Iran and Schrödinger's cat, along with much more. You might even want to check your bracket. Get More From This Week’s Guest: Sean Carrol Twitter|Caltech| YouTube | Website | Mindscape Podcast | @SFIscience | TED | Edge | Preposterous Universe | Author of: Something Deeply Hidden| And Many Other Books 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! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RECENT SPONSORS: MAGIC SPOON GET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM AND USE THE CODE WARROOM TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF. 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 host Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule for a deep dive into the residual myths surrounding Robert E. Lee and the confederacy, as well as the implications they have for the region and our politics. Former NOLA Mayor Mitch Landrieu then calls in to join the conversation, discussing the changes happening in the modern South and how we can reclaim patriotism from those who would divide us. Get More From This Week’s Guests:Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule Twitter |Website | Hamilton College | Author of: Robert E. Lee & Me | And Many Other Books Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu Twitter |Website | Unum Fund | Author of: In The Shadows Of Statues 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!THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:MAGIC SPOON GET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM AND USE THE CODE WARROOM TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SistersInLaw- Featuring Jill Wine-Banks, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins & Barb McQuadeHow The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along!- Featuring Clay Aiken

Is the GOP on the short bumpy road to irrelevance? James and Al bring on strategist, author, and Bulwark contributor Amanda Carpenter-- formerly a Ted Cruz staffer-- to find out why the Republican Party can’t escape Trump, and what things might look like if they do. If they can’t, Democrats can press a generational advantage, but it might not matter if they can’t get their act together! Get More From This Week’s Guest: Amanda Carpenter Twitter |Author of: Gas Lighting America | @BulwarkOnline 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! THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: BLINKIST GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. 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 Texas in turmoil after facing down a disastrous ice storm and Ted Cruz caught making a run for the sun, Al and James welcome Congressman Colin Allred from Texas to fill us in on what’s happening there on the ground. Will the state pull itself together or will it need to turn blue first?Get More From This Week’s Guest:Rep. Colin Allred Twitter |House.Gov |Facebook | @transportDems |@houseforeign | @vetaffairsdems 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!THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:BLINKIST GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. FUNDRISE SEE HOW ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND INVESTORS HAVE BUILT A BETTER PORTFOLIO WITH PRIVATE REAL ESTATE. IT TAKES JUST A FEW MINUTES TO GET STARTED @ TO WWW.FUNDRISE.COM/WARROOM HONEYGET HONEY FOR FREE AT WWW.JOINHONEY.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 our nation buffeted by everything from climate change to Covid, James and Al are joined by the incomparable activist and actress Jane Fonda find out how we all can become more involved on the issues most critical to our shared future. Can President Biden rally us in time? The consensus is yes-- so we might make it after all! Get More From This Week’s Guest:Jane FondaIMDBTwitterFacebookInstagramWebsiteEmail 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!THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:GAINFUL GET $15 OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF PERSONALIZED PROTEIN POWDER WHEN YOU GO TO WWW.GAINFUL.COM/WARROOM. IPVANISH GO TO WWW.IPVANISH.COM/WARROOM TO CLAIM YOUR 65% SAVINGS!

With the impeachment process ongoing and President Biden scrambling to right the wayward ship of state, Senator Doug Jones of Alabama joins James and Al to give his unique insight into the challenges that face the Democratic party and the country. How difficult will it be to govern when we’re at each other's throats? And is there hope for the more moderate among us once we get past Trump? Get More From This Week’s Guest: Senator Doug JonesTwitterWebsiteAuthor of ‘Bending Towards Justice’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!THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:IPVANISH GO TO WWW.IPVANISH.COM/WARROOM TO CLAIM YOUR 65% SAVINGS!FUND-RISE SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND INVESTORS HAVE BUILT A BETTER PORTFOLIO WITH PRIVATE REAL ESTATE. IT TAKES JUST A FEW MINUTES TO GET STARTED. GO TO WWW.FUNDRISE.COM/WARROOM TODAY. MAGIC SPOON GO TO WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM TO GRAB A VARIETY PACK AND TRY IT TODAY! AND BE SURE TO USE OUR PROMO CODE WARROOM (THAT’S ALL ONE WORD) AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF YOUR ORDER!

With Covid-19 raging across the country for a full year, James and Al are joined by Pulitzer prize winning author and journalist Laurie Garrett to find out what we can expect going forward, and what our lives will look like in 2021 once the vaccine begins to get more widely distributed. Then expert football analyst and senior producer at NFL Films Greg Cosell comes on to get us fired up about the Super Bowl this weekend and talk about recent developments in the game. Who’s your pick? Get More From This Week’s Guests: Greg Cosell Twitter NFL Match-Up NFL Films Co-Author of ‘The Games That Changed The Game’ Laurie Garrett Twitter Website CFR Author of ‘The Coming Plague’ And many other books! 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! THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: GAINFUL GET $15 OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF PERSONALIZED PROTEIN POWDER WHEN YOU GO TO WWW.GAINFUL.COM/WARROOM! IPVANISH GO TO WWW.IPVANISH.COM/WARROOM TO CLAIM YOUR 65% SAVINGS! BLINKIST GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM, THAT’S ALL ONE WORD, TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION.

With Russia in upheaval, and our media not exactly sure how to cover the Biden Administration, Al and James are joined by former Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, and NPR’s David Folkenflik to take a look at how both will fare after the transition to the new presidency. Can the media keep the Biden Administration honest while respecting the American people? And will Russia fall to the wayside on its own or will more action be necessary? No matter how things play out, Al and James don’t think the Republican party will be much help in the foreseeable future, but there’s always hope! Get More From This Week’s Panelists: Michael McFaulTwitterWebsiteAuthor of ‘From Cold War To Hot Peace’ And Many Other BooksDavid FolkenflikTwitterNPRAuthor of ‘Murdoch’s World’Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free PressEmail 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! THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: WORD FOREST WORD FOREST IS OFFERING YOU 2500 COINS AND 500 GEMS WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD AND PLAY. GO TO THE APPLE OR GOOGLE STORE AND SEARCH FOR WORD FOREST TO DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE TODAY.MAGIC SPOON GO TO WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM TO GRAB A VARIETY PACK AND TRY IT TODAY! AND BE SURE TO USE OUR PROMO CODE WARROOM (THAT’S ONE WORD) AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF YOUR ORDER.

In spite of the mayhem at the Capitol, the inauguration of Joe Biden and the transfer of power went smoothly, and James and Al are beginning to feel some optimism about the next four years...if the Democrats don’t screw it up! Leon Panetta joins them to look at the domestic and international prospects for the new administration. Then, Duke Law School’s legal mastermind Walter Dellinger comes on to look at the legal future for the Trump family and how the actions of the administration can be refuted and undone. Get More From This Week’s Panelists: Leon Panetta Center For Strategic & International Studies The Panetta Institute For Public Policy Author of Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in Times of War and Peace Walter Dellinger Twitter Firm: O’Melveny & Myers Duke Law 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! THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: FUNDRISE SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND INVESTORS HAVE BUILT A BETTER PORTFOLIO WITH PRIVATE REAL ESTATE. IT TAKES JUST A FEW MINUTES TO GET STARTED. GO TO WWW.FUNDRISE.COM/WARROOM TODAY. BLINKIST GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM, THAT’S ALL ONE WORD, TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. WORD FOREST WORD FOREST IS OFFERING YOU 2500 COINS AND 500 GEMS WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD AND PLAY. GO TO THE APPLE OR GOOGLE STORE AND SEARCH FOR WORD FOREST TO DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE TODAY.

With the Capitol garrisoned with troops and the passions of insurrection and the subsequent defense of the Union still cooling, Al and James examine the worrisome situation we find ourselves in going into the Biden inauguration. The threat is evident, and so they are joined by expert on the militia and white power movements, University of Chicago Professor Kathleen Belew to look at how we got to this point, and national security expert and senior columnist for The Cipher Brief, WaPo Alum Walter Pincus to war game how best to handle the final days of the Trump Presidency. Get More From This Week’s Panelists: Professor Kathleen BelewTwitterWebsiteUniversity of ChicagoAuthor of the Bring The War Home: The White Power Movement & Paramilitary AmericaWalter PincusTwitterThe Cipher BriefWashington PostEmail 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!THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:MAGIC SPOON GO TO www.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM TO GRAB A VARIETY PACK AND TRY IT TODAY! BE SURE TO USE OUR PROMO CODE WARROOM (THAT’S ONE WORD) AT CHECKOUT TO GET FREE SHIPPING.

2021 already promises to be as crazy as 2020, and Al and James are ready to game things out for you in their Politics War Room. They’re joined on their first episode of the year by award winning pollster John Couvillon to take a look at the double Democratic victory in the GA Senate races and bask in the results. Then, former Defense Secretary William Cohen comes on to game out the final days of the Trump Administration and how we might handle the ensuing chaos as the nation approaches the transition of power. Get More From This Week’s Panelists: John Couvillon Twitter JMC Analytics & Polling Blog Fmr. Defense Secretary William Cohen The Cohen Group The Cohen Institute CSIS Books by William 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! THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: BLINKIST BLINKIST HAS A SPECIAL OFFER JUST FOR OUR AUDIENCE: GO TO www.BLINKIST.com/warroom, TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION.

With 2021 just around the corner, Al and James celebrate our scientists and first responders, and give us the inside scoop on who has power in the Democratic congress. Then they’re joined by author of Saint Makers, Joe Drape of @NYTSPORTS, to discuss some of the things we’ve seen in the cultural realms outside of politics-- updating us about the state of the modern church, before switching over to take on the way the pandemic has affected the sports industry. Like many others, there is the fear that it won’t come back, but they are still fans rooting for a comeback! More than anything, they look forward to figuring out how to bring our country back in 2021 with our great guests and listeners! Get More From This Week’s Panelists: Joe DrapeTwitter@NYTSPORTSNYT SportsAuthor of American PharoahAuthor of Saint MakersAnd many other books!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!THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:MAGIC SPOON (00:22:44)GO TO www.magicspoon.com/warroom TO GRAB A VARIETY PACK AND TRY IT TODAY! AND BE SURE TO USE OUR PROMO CODE WARROOM (THAT’S ONE WORD) AT CHECKOUT TO GET FREE SHIPPING.