315: How To be An Opposition with Senator Chris Murphy

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

VOTE FOR THE WORST OF THE TRUMP ADMIN

James and Al welcome Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy to lay out the implications of our attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, explore the risk of blowback in the face of regime change, and investigate the role of Israel and our domestic MIC in our foreign policy. They also examine the threats Trump’s budget bill poses to the country, particularly those who rely on social programs. Then, our hosts discuss Mamdani’s win in the NYC Mayoral primary, and what his triumph over former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo means for the future of the party and who its voters will ultimately support.

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0:33.8	This week our guest is Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut. Remember, we love taking your
0:39.3	questions to write to PoliticsWRorm at gmail.com or send a tweet to Add Politicon for next week's
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1:18.6	We have an important announcement for you.
1:21.4	This is a contest for you listeners.
1:23.9	We want you to vote on the most dangerous of the Trump administration's inner circle.
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