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230: Polling Prognostication with Fred Yang & Jim Gerstein Jan 04, 2024

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James and Al skewer so-called family values Republicans after recent scandals and welcome polling experts Fred Yang and Jim Gerstein. They dive into the weak numbers being put up by the Biden campaign, analyzing what’s bringing them down, the composition of the electorate, the role of 3rd party candidates, the messaging challenges ahead, and how to take the lead. They cover the effects of inflation, the crisis at the border, the lack of enthusiasm among young and minority voters, the Israel-Hamas war, and whether Dobbs has given Democrats a silver bullet. Plus with the year kicking off, James and Al tackle the latest in college sports as long time fans.
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Check James Carville's new videos:
James Carville Explains… Moms For Liberty
#TrumpStinks
James Carville Explains… Why Mike Johnson is a P.O.S.
James Carville Explains… everything about Mike Johnson
James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert
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Jim Gerstein
GBAO Strategies
Fred Yang:
Twitter | Hart Research
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229: And A Happy New Year Dec 28, 2023

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James and Al welcome Stanford Law’s Pam Karlan, academy member George Stevens, and economic maven Roger Altman to get their takes on the year ahead in their field of expertise. In the financial arena, they cover the importance of the economy to a Democratic victory in 2024, the factors driving inflation, and how we managed to avoid the predicted recession. Legally, they look ahead to the coming developments facing Trump in his court cases, and what’s next in the intensifying battle over reproductive rights. Looking at entertainment, they analyze the impact of the strikes on Hollywood, and share their Best Picture and Super Bowl predictions.
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#TrumpStinks
James Carville Explains… Why Mike Johnson is a P.O.S.
James Carville Explains… everything about Mike Johnson
James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert
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George Stevens:
Oscars.org | IMDB | Website
Roger Altman:
Evercore | The Hamilton Project
Pam Karlan:
Stanford Law | DOJ.gov | Supreme Court Litigation Clinic
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228: We Wish You A Merry Christmas Dec 21, 2023

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In this special holiday episode, James and Al take Netanyahu to task for his failures and welcome their spouses Judy Woodruff and Mary Matalin. They explore the causes driving the partisan divisions that have come to define our politics, including the demise of local media, the salience of racism, and how we’ve come to disregard anything that comes from the other side. Building off of their conclusions, they discuss how we can rebuild a sense of community, hold conversations that move us forward, and bring opposing sides back together– both here and in the Middle East.
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James Carville Explains... F You Mike Johnson
James Carville Explains… Why Mike Johnson is a P.O.S.
James Carville Explains… everything about Mike Johnson
James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert
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Mary Matalin:
Website | Author
Judy Woodruff:
Twitter | PBS NewsHour | Instagram
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227: The State of the Nation Dec 14, 2023

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James and Al analyze the ominous poll numbers confronting President Biden, dissect the issues driving them, and try to find the way forward. They also compare his support with Trump’s, and look ahead to the effects of the ongoing criminal cases and weigh whether the Supreme Court will throw him a lifeline. From there, they fire off on the Ivy League in the aftermath of their public relations fiasco, lambast Netanyahu for his failed leadership, and tear apart the evidence-free House impeachment inquiry– with choice words for Speaker Johnson.
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James Carville Explains… everything about Mike Johnson
James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert
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226: Religion & Speech with Professor Marci Hamilton Dec 07, 2023

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James and Al tear apart the premise and political opportunism of the renewed attempt to impeach President Biden, and welcome Professor Marci Hamilton for a wide ranging conversation about religion and speech. They break down how the lowering of the barriers between Church and State goes against the principles of the founding, and look at the consequences if the Right successfully removes them. Then, they explore where limits should lie on campus speech using the aftermath of the October 7th attacks by Hamas as a test case, and weigh whether regulation harms academic freedom.
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James Carville explains everything about Mike Johnson
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Professor Marci Hamilton:
Twitter | Child USA | University of Pennsylvania | Author
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225: Evangelicals and Extremism with Tim Alberta Nov 30, 2023

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James and Al share how Hunter Biden has outmaneuvered the partisan investigations of his family, give an update on the Republican primary, and welcome journalist Tim Alberta to discuss the modern evangelical movement and its alliance with Trump. They investigate how the faith has been co-opted by politics and culture, driven by the apocalyptic view that envisions Democrats as waging a war on Christianity. While doing so, they cover how religion has moved away from scripture, the disintegration of church and state being encouraged by Trump, and why religion is driving away many of its adherents.
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Check James Carville's new videos:
James Carville explains everything about Mike Johnson
James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert
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Tim Alberta:
Twitter | Website | Politico | The Atlantic | Author of “American Carnage” & “The Kingdom”

224: The Day The President Was Shot Nov 23, 2023

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James and Al discuss the Israel-Hamas cease fire, give tribute to Rosalynn Carter, and welcome Judge John Tunheim on the anniversary of JFK’s assassination. They dive into his work reviewing the confidential documents that were released, and weigh the events of that day in pursuit of the truth. They cover the single bullet theory, the importance of the Zapruder film, whether the FBI and CIA can be trusted about their role, and the actions of Lee Harvery Oswald and Jack Ruby. With some materials still set to be released, did they find out what actually happened?
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James Carville explains everything about Mike Johnson
James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert
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Judge John Tunheim:
Federal Bar Association | USCourts.gov
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223: Generational Victory with John Della Volpe Nov 16, 2023

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James and Al condemn Republicans in each branch of government and welcome polling expert and author of Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America, John Della Volpe. They analyze the growing cynicism of key parts of the Democratic coalition and discuss how vigorous campaigning, exciting young surrogates, and strong messaging around Biden’s accomplishments can bring them to the polls. While doing so, they highlight the critical role of Millenial and Gen Z voters while exploring their political leanings with the goal of making sure they show up big for Democrats. Will a focus on individual rights and restoring choice be the key to a winning campaign?
Check James Carville's new videos:
James Carville explains everything about Mike Johnson
James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert
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John Della Volpe:
Twitter | Harvard Institute of Politics | Website | Social Sphere | Substack | Author of “Fight”
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222: The Return of the Religious Right with Thomas Edsall Nov 09, 2023

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James and Al celebrate the election wins by Democrats in typically Republican strongholds, and implore the Democrats to avoid division over the war in Gaza. Then, they welcome veteran journalist Thomas Edsall to delve into the return of the religious right exemplified by the speakership of Mike Johnson, how Republicans have forsaken their moderate pro-business roots for votes from non-college educated voters, and the failure of the media to differentiate the two parties with their coverage when the Right has revealed its true colors. With that in mind, they lay out what it will take to hold the Democrats together, expand their voting block, and continue to win elections..
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Thomas Edsall:
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221: Bibi’s Face with Indira Lakshmanan Nov 02, 2023

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James and Al analyze the growing presidential field, and fire off on Mike Johnson and Netanyahu, before diving into foreign affairs with AP Global Enterprise Editor Indira Lakshmanan. They break down the effects of the accelerating conflict in Israel in the Middle East, how long the conflict will last, and the changing tide of global opinion. They also lay out how the war impacts our domestic polling, the leverage President Biden and Tony Blinken have over its future, and how splitting our priorities has impacted Ukraine’s fight against Putin.
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Get More From This Week’s Guest:
Indira Lakshmanan:
Twitter | AP | Pulitzer Center | Bloomberg

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