Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
Politics War Room with James Carville and Al Hunt, hosted by political strategist James Carville and journalist Al Hunt, convenes guests to discuss US politics and national news. The show has 392 episodes released weekly, typically 60 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly 60-plus minute political strategy show with a 4.6 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 3,763 ratings, with 3,196 five-star reviews
- 392 episodes released weekly since October 2019, with a consistent format
- Hosts James Carville and Al Hunt bring long-standing political and journalism credibility
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview
- Tone
- analytical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.politicon.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1484862164 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/5033739.rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 392: Total Control Massive Failure | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 13 min |
| 391: How Russia Owns Trump with David Corn | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 14 min |
| 390: MAGA In Retreat with Jacob Weisberg & Nancy Lacore | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 18 min |
| 389: We Didn’t Start The Fire with Sam Forstag | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 5 min |
| 388: A.I. Apocalypse with Manny Rutinel and Ira Shapiro | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 6 min |
| 387: Trump’s Clown Convention with Zach Dembo | 2026-09-10 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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.
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About Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
Politics War Room with James Carville and Al Hunt is a weekly podcast from Politicon, hosted by political consultant James Carville and columnist Al Hunt. The website describes Carville as America's best-known political consultant and Hunt as a Washington columnist for U.S. News and World Report. Each episode features guests from politics, journalism and policy, and runs typically between 60 and 90 minutes.
The show has 392 episodes released on a weekly cadence, and Apple Podcasts shows 3,763 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars. Listeners are estimated to be mostly US adults interested in politics, though these figures are estimates rather than published data. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode based on Apple rating counts and the show's age.
No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits political organizations, campaign advertisers and civic brands. Source: the podcast feed, the Politicon website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
How much does Politics War Room with James Carville and Al Hunt charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact rates are set by the show.
What is Politics War Room with James Carville and Al Hunt about?
The show is a weekly political discussion hosted by James Carville and Al Hunt. Each episode features guests from politics, journalism and policy covering current US political news and elections.
How do I contact Politics War Room with James Carville and Al Hunt about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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