Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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 POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM 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 FRESH GO 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 MCQUADE HOW 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 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: Jim Gerstein GBAO Strategies  Phil Klay Website |Fairfield University | Twitter |Author of “Missionaries” | And Other Books... PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: BLINKIST GO 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 MCQUADE HOW 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 POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM 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 MCQUADE HOW 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  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM 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  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM 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  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.   MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RECENT 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 BLINKIST GO 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 McQuade How 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  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM 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  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM 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 McQuade How 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  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM 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  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM 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 HONEY GET 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