Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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 politicswarroom@gmail.com 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 politicswarroom@gmail.com 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 politicswarroom@gmail.com 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 politicswarroom@gmail.com 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 politicswarroom@gmail.com 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 politicswarroom@gmail.com 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 politicswarroom@gmail.com 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 Coffee For $30 off your 1st order and free shipping on your coffee go to drinktrade.com Democracy In Danger To start listening go to dindanger.org or look for it wherever you get your podcasts Workable For 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 politicswarroom@gmail.com 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 Danger To start listening go to dindanger.org or look for it wherever you get your podcasts Raycon: Get 15% off your Raycon order when you go to buyraycon.com  Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com