269: Why Harris Will Win with Mitch Landrieu | DNC Day 4

269: Why Harris Will Win with Mitch Landrieu | DNC Day 4

Author: Politicon August 22, 2024 Duration: 31:55
Mitch Landrieu discusses the Democratic National Convention, the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration, and the importance of infrastructure. He emphasizes the need for Democrats to communicate their values and policies effectively, and highlights the threat that Donald Trump poses to democracy. Landrieu also mentions the key states that will determine the outcome of the election.

James & Al wrap up day 4 of the DNC, 



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Podcast Episodes
346: Imperial Trump With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
James and Al blast Trump for his increasingly crazy governance and game out the implications for the country, before taking a detour into the exciting turnaround of the championship-winning Hoosiers. Then, they welcome R…
345: Trump Flips The Bird With Franklin Foer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:38
James and Al sound the alarm over Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, explore the repercussions of his war on the Federal Reserve and the DOJ, and break down the political dynamics in the Senate and at the state level whil…
344: Storm At The Capitol With Mary Clare Jalonick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:48
Following the kidnapping of Maduro by our military, James and Al examine the role that oil and the court-ordered release of the Epstein Files played in Trump’s decision to intervene in Venezuela, how it will affect our p…
343: Happy New Year 2026 From The Gang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:32
James and Al kick off the year by welcoming entertainment maven George Stevens Jr., financial wizard Roger Altman, and esteemed journalist Jill Abramson to reflect on the 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term and game out the yea…
342: Happy Holidays with Judy Woodruff & Mary Matalin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
James and Al hype the growing exodus from Trump, tear into the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files, and lament the decline of journalism as represented by Bari Weiss at CBS. Then, they welcome their wives, PBS superstar…
341: Trump Derangement Syndrome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:43
James and Al discuss Susie Wiles’ exposé of Trump’s administration in Vanity Fair, share their takes on her description of the people in it, MAGA’s growing schism, Rob Reiner’s legacy, and Trump’s reaction to his murder.…
340: Winning Back The Youth Vote with John Della Volpe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:34
James and Al celebrate the generational win in the Miami mayoral race, explain Trump’s rapid decline in popularity, and sound the alarm over corporate and foreign influence in entertainment and the broader economy. Then…
339: Blood In The Water With Rep. Jason Crow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:46
James Carville & Al Hunt Are joined this week by Congressman Jason Crow and discuss military leadership of Pete Hegseth, accountability, and the current state of morale within the armed forces. He emphasizes the importan…
337: The History Of The Epstein Files With Sidney Blumenthal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:21
James and Al welcome Clinton consigliere Sidney Blumenthal to discuss the Epstein file release, what we might find, and how it will influence the future of our politics and upcoming elections. They also look at the curre…