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In this special New Year’s episode, James and Al welcome a panel of the country’s best and brightest composed of Jane Mayer, Pam Karlan, Roger Altman, George Stevens Jr., and Jill Abramson.  They discuss what to expect from Trump and the Republicans in 2025, the war for the soul of journalism, the best of pop culture, the state of the economy, the future of the rule of law, and much more.  Then, they take listener questions on the most pressing issues facing us in the year ahead and search for sources of hope going into 2025.

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Roger Altman:
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In this special holiday episode, James and Al are joined by their wives, Mary Matalin and Judy Woodruff, for an eclectic discussion of their holiday traditions, the power of marriage, Title IX and women’s sports, the making of James’ documentary, delivering puppies, and their upcoming plans.  Then, they take your questions on how to fight back against Trump, the best issues to champion in the coming election cycle, their theories on UFOs, prosecuting a sitting president, and the year's biggest stories.

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Mary Matalin:
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James and Al decry money in politics, call for a retrospective on how the Democrats squandered the billions of campaign dollars they received, and explain why Trump’s cabinet appointments are ruining his post-election honeymoon.  Then, they welcome legendary journalist Michael Gartner to discuss ABC’s defamation suit settlement with Trump, his expanding campaign of press intimidation against Ann Selzer, and the risk the SCOTUS poses to NYT v. Sullivan.  They also call on the press to disclose their funding sources and stand up for journalistic integrity before the nation loses trust in the entire institution.

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James and Al update us on Trump’s cabinet appointments, decry the nepotism in Trump world, cover the fall of Assad in Syria, and look at the motivations of the UHC CEO shooter.  Then, they welcome Rep. Ro Khanna to weigh the pitfalls and potential of Elon’s DOGE, looking at the dangers it poses to social programs and how Democrats can use it as an opportunity to protect essential services while making the government more efficient.  They also call upon the party to take back the mantle of economic populism by championing 70-30 issues like raising the minimum wage, getting money out of politics, and taxing the rich.

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James and Al debate President Biden’s pardon of Hunter, analyze his legacy, and tear apart Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel.  Then, they welcome democracy scholar and Harvard Professor Steven Levitsky to expose Trump’s threat to the rule of law, lament the decline of civics, examine the basis for the global anti-incumbency wave, and blast our judiciary for failing to defend the system from rising right-wing authoritarianism.  They also look at the potential for social media to serve as a safety valve for dissent and explore recent developments in Colombia.

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James and Al discuss Matt Gaetz's replacement with election denier Pam Bondi, lay out the dangers that tariffs and deportations pose for our economy, and expose the corruption central to Trump’s plans for the presidency. Then, they call for transparency from Kamala’s campaign, explain why they should be audited by the party, and debate the effect of identity politics and Dobbs on the election outcome.  More importantly, they begin laying the groundwork to resist Trump and outline potential ways to re-energize the party, fix its messaging, and set the Democrats up for a win in 2026.

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James and Al do a deep dive into Trump’s cabinet picks and whether they will be confirmed before welcoming Ambassador Frank Wisner.  They discuss the challenges Trump will face accommodating European security needs when negotiating an end to the Ukraine-Russia war and the growing threat posed by Iran as it manages the replacement of Ayatollah Khamenei.  Then, they look at the role our Asian alliances will play in containing China, how Vietnam affected our foreign policy pursuits, and the potential India has as a global power and diplomatic partner.

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James and Al outline the dangers of Donald Trump’s loyalist cabinet appointments and the risk to the military’s chain of command before welcoming journalist Michael Tomasky.  They discuss the dominance of right-wing media, the rise of podcasts, the triumph of misinformation over facts, and how to save journalism.  They also outline the catastrophic effect of identity politics, draw comparisons between the upcoming Trump administration and Viktor Orbán’s Hungary, emphasize the need to pick the right battles, and explore the ability of the Senate to act as a check on its political power.

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James and Al digest the election results and reflect on why the Democrats underperformed compared to 2020. They call out Biden for refusing to exit gracefully, investigate the declining support among male and Latino voters, warn the country about the increased risk to our remaining abortion rights, and blast Ted Cruz's victory over Colin Allred. More importantly, they outline how the party must immediately begin putting together an organization tasked with keeping the Trump Administration in check and setting up a midterm convention so it can start winning again.

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James and Al Live from The Shubert Theatre in Boston with guest Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Its 2 days before the election of a lifetime, Jams, AL and Doris have something to say, about the future and the past.
Focusing on the upcoming election, the significance of polling data, and the implications for democracy. The speakers reflect on the qualities of effective leadership, drawing parallels between historical figures like Lincoln and Roosevelt, and emphasize the importance of character in leadership. 
They discuss the challenges facing voting rights today and the role of history in understanding contemporary politics, ultimately calling for greater political engagement among young people. In this engaging conversation, Simon Sidi reflects on the importance of storytelling in history, the political landscape surrounding Vietnam, and the future of the Attorney General's office. He discusses the impact of Trump's rhetoric on voter sentiment, the significant role of women in the upcoming election, and the historical context of political divisiveness. 
The conversation also delves into the evolution of the Republican Party, insights on historical biographies, the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt, voting rights issues, and the shifting dynamics within the Democratic coalition.

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CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID hits theaters November 1st at the Angelika in D.C.  Get tickets now at CarvilleDoc.com/tickets.  You can also get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville

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James and Al share their takes on the candidates' closing arguments, contextualize Biden’s garbage comment, and examine the effect of Trump’s MSG rally before welcoming pollsters Jim Gerstein and Dr. Whit Ayers. They discuss the numbers going into the final week of the election, explore the most significant issues influencing voters, debate how the undecided might break, compare what we see to recent elections, and weigh the chances Colin Allred has of defeating Ted Cruz in the race for the Texas Senate seat.

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