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#103#129#156#182#208Chart rankOct 18Oct 21Oct 24Oct 27Episode released Oct 22: Margins Matter with Mark McKinnon and Doug Sosnik
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Latest episodes

  • Margins Matter with Mark McKinnon and Doug Sosnik

    October 22, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

    James and special guest host, Chief Media Advisor to the Bush presidential campaigns, Mark McKinnon, discuss their rise to politics in the pre-Trump era, Texas politics, faith, corruption, the responsibility of Congress after the midterms…

  • Total Control Massive Failure

    October 15, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    James and Al call out Elon’s election spending and MAGA misinformation, rip apart the last 2 years of Republican governance, and the races to focus on at the state level, before welcoming Brennan Center for Justice President Michael…

  • How Russia Owns Trump with David Corn

    October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

    James and Al celebrate the election polls giving Dems a strong advantage going into the midterms, the effect of immigration policies on the country, and the motivations of MAGA while Trump is floundering.  Then, they welcome journalist and…

  • MAGA In Retreat with Jacob Weisberg & Nancy Lacore

    October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

    James and Al lay out the growing challenges facing Republicans heading into the midterms, how history will view his reign, and how to hold MAGA to account.  Then, they welcome journalist and author of “Profiles In Cowardice”, Jacob…

  • We Didn’t Start The Fire with Sam Forstag

    September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    James and Al celebrate the excellent candidates running for office and their growing prospects in the midterms, shame Trump for his renewed war on the press and the 1st Amendment, and make the point that the administration is focusing on…

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  • A.I. Apocalypse with Manny Rutinel and Ira Shapiro

    September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    James and Al reflect on Trump’s erratic behavior amid his poorly executed midterm convention, how perception of him and MAGA is changing for the electorate, and the growing debate over AI.  Then, they welcome congressional candidate from…

  • Trump’s Clown Convention with Zach Dembo

    September 10, 2026 · 54 min

    James and Al eviscerate Trump’s midterm convention, share encouraging news about Kansas, analyze the factors most salient to voters, and make some 2026 predictions.  Then, they welcome congressional candidate Zach Dembo for KY-06 to…

  • Data Centers & Corruption with Bale Dalton & Jimmy Bierman

    September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

    James and Al compare Trump’s favorability to Congress, the value of youth in politics, the politicization of the military under MAGA, the explosion of corruption, and how democrats can win in the midterms.  Then, they welcome congressional…

  • The Law and The Sea with Pam Karlan & Elaine Luria

    August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

    James and Al warn of Trump’s enduring strength with the base after the win of Lindsey Graham’s sister in South Carolina, while emphasizing the overall decline in support for MAGA.  Then, they welcome Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan to…

  • Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired with Brian Poindexter & John Vincent

    August 20, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    James and Al explore the recent primaries in Florida and Alaska, Trump’s waning influence, and the meaning of the results as they look ahead to the midterms.  Then, they welcome congressional candidate for OH-07, Brian Poindexter, to…

  • The Cavalry Is Coming With Rebecca Cooke & Paul Rivera

    August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    James and Al cover yesterday’s primary results and weigh the influence of Trump and the DSA on their respective parties going into the midterm elections.  Then, they welcome congressional candidate for WI-03, Rebecca Cooke, to discuss the…

  • An Empire Running on Empty with Sarah Trone Garriott & David Wessel

    August 6, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    James and Al give their take on the Michigan primary and push back against the DSA and their candidates while the future of the party is at stake.  Then, they welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Wessel to discuss the resilience…

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About the show

Master political strategist James Carville and revered journalist Al Hunt convenes a war room each week to discuss the battle for the soul of the nation!  Join them as they gather the sharpest minds from across the country to see who has the most compelling case for the American people on the issues that matter most.