<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt: Carville Uncensored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive video, audio and written commentary from James Carville. ]]></description><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/s/carville-unleashed</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GBFE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea860578-54e2-43e1-a544-2e624a5e61c0_1280x1280.png</url><title>Politics War Room with James Carville &amp; Al Hunt: Carville Uncensored</title><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/s/carville-unleashed</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.politicswarroom.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Politicon LLC]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[politicswarroom@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[politicswarroom@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Allie]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Allie]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[politicswarroom@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[politicswarroom@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Allie]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[How Corporations Are Screwing Us]]></title><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/how-corporations-are-screwing-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/how-corporations-are-screwing-us</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Politicon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:51:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/HSWxf5q6W1U" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-HSWxf5q6W1U" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;HSWxf5q6W1U&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/HSWxf5q6W1U?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carville Uncensored: I'm Back! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out who my top VP pick is and what I see for the road ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/carville-uncensored-im-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/carville-uncensored-im-back</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Carville]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/147039077/f5c5700ee5e0f59fb5212af8be6cea11.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Explore more Politicon videos and podcasts on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@politicon">https://www.youtube.com/@politicon</a></p><p>Don't forget to check out our website: http://politicon.com</p><p>Thank you for tuning in to Politics War Room with James Carville &amp; Al Hunt! 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What Kamala Harris should say and do. ]]></title><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/its-just-where-we-are</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/its-just-where-we-are</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Carville]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:41:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/146226502/f69e9f1b7fae8b8343cf24f9f5e51310.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pull back the curtain]]></title><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/pull-back-the-curtain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/pull-back-the-curtain</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Carville]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:54:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/145643695/873592d75a10c7285fae2ac35bc9bfe9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carville Uncensored: To Hell with the Fairness Caucus ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore more Politicon videos and podcasts on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@politicon]]></description><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/carville-uncensored-to-hell-with</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/carville-uncensored-to-hell-with</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Carville]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:30:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-video.s3.amazonaws.com/video_upload/post/145413374/1def507a-1347-4fd0-91c3-fc796241dcd1/transcoded-00001.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Explore more Politicon videos and podcasts on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@politicon">https://www.youtube.com/@politicon</a> </p><p>Don't forget to check out our website: http://politicon.com</p><p>Thank you for tuning in to Politics War Room with James Carville &amp; Al Hunt! 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Donald Trump Farts In Court ]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Carville Explains]]></description><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/why-donald-trump-farts-in-court</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/why-donald-trump-farts-in-court</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Politicon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:50:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/9Eg862emEaI" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="youtube2-9Eg862emEaI" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;9Eg862emEaI&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9Eg862emEaI?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.politicswarroom.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Politics War Room with James Carville &amp; Al Hunt! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>A topic that's as old as humanity itself but is rarely discussed in polite conversation: the art of farting. Join us as James Carville delves into the curious intersection of flatulence and American politics, examining instances where political figures like Trump and Giuliani have been caught in the act. Learn about the Freedom Caucus's inadvertently comical acronym and how it ties back to a long tradition of farting in politics, dating back to the days of Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln. Prepare for a mix of irreverent humor and political satire that will have you rethinking the role of the humble fart in public life. James Carville Explains&#8230;Watch on YouTube:</p><div id="youtube2-T_EdtIgnr8M" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;T_EdtIgnr8M&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/T_EdtIgnr8M?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>James Carville and Al Hunt host Politics War Room weekly. Watch on YouTube:</p><div id="youtube2-195jsyEMXwk" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;195jsyEMXwk&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/195jsyEMXwk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>and follow on your favorite podcast platform. More Politicon videos and podcasts available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@politicon Visit our website: http://politicon.com</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.politicswarroom.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Politics War Room with James Carville &amp; Al Hunt! 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Christian Nationalists' Plan to Take Over Law Enforcement]]></description><link>https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/james-carville-explains-the-comstock</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.politicswarroom.com/p/james-carville-explains-the-comstock</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Politicon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:34:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/pOBwIzAzVNo" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-pOBwIzAzVNo" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;pOBwIzAzVNo&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pOBwIzAzVNo?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Brace yourself for a journey back to 1875, where a law meant to curb one man's guilt over masturbation&#8212;the Comstock Act&#8212;still threatens to reshape modern American society. Our host passionately argues that this forgotten statute could be weaponized by current Supreme Court Justices and a future administration to police morality. Featuring an exclusive discussion with Senator Tina Smith and reflections on last week's podcast with Justice Breyer, this episode is a stark reminder that history's dusty pages can ignite today's political infernos. Ignorance isn't bliss; it's a siren call for civic action. </p><p>More Politicon videos and podcasts available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@politicon Visit our website: http://politicon.com</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.politicswarroom.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Politics War Room with James Carville &amp; Al Hunt! 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With his characteristic no-holds-barred approach, Carville dissects the cultural touchstones of football, beer, and burgers, and their place in American life. He also delves into the surprising turn of events with former President Trump's newfound support for TikTok, despite his previous stance against China, raising questions about the implications of political advocacy and the importance of 'plate discipline'. Tune in as Carville passionately argues the stakes of political participation for the younger generation, and why their future depends on understanding the power of their vote. More Politicon videos and podcasts available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@politicon Visit our website: http://politicon.com</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.politicswarroom.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Politics War Room with James Carville &amp; Al Hunt! 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He emphasizes the importance of focusing on a central message and avoiding a scatter-shot approach. Carville suggests packaging the attack on Trump by highlighting his betrayal on issues like China and big tech. He also explores the idea of Trump as a theological figure and the power of biblical narratives. Carville concludes by stressing the need to establish a narrative that can break through the flood of negative information and make a difference in the upcoming election. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.politicswarroom.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Politics War Room with James Carville &amp; Al Hunt! 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Hal's efforts to get his son into the Lab School, a renowned institution for different learners, are discussed. The conversation also touches on the importance of political consulting and the lack of emphasis on credentials in the field. Hal's decision to seek assisted suicide due to his mother's dementia diagnosis is explored, leading to reflections on mortality and legacy. The host expresses a pensive mood and emphasizes honesty. The chapter concludes with a discussion of Hal's successful career in political consulting.</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><p>Hal Malchow, a political consultant, played a significant role in democratic politics and had a sterling reputation for direct mail solicitation.</p></li><li><p>The Lab School in Washington, D.C. is a legendary institution for different learners, and Hal's efforts to get his son admitted highlight its importance.</p></li><li><p>Political consulting is a field that values talent and results over credentials, providing opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds.</p></li><li><p>Hal's decision to seek assisted suicide to avoid the suffering caused by Alzheimer's disease prompts reflection on mortality and the legacy we leave behind.</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>