324: Defeating Putin & Winning At Home

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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🗓️ 21 August 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

James and Al sound the alarm over the damage MAGA is causing to the economy and lay out how Trump’s tax policies will hurt the working class. Then, they welcome the NYT’s David Sanger to discuss the rapidly shifting situation in Ukraine in the aftermath of Trump’s meeting with Putin and look at the long-ranging implications the resolution of the war has on international security and our European allies. They also speak with IA Rep. Josh Turek about the issues and tactics that can win in his state and beyond, focusing on common-sense solutions to the problems facing our healthcare system and how to step up and support rural communities.

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0:00.0	I'm Andrew Zucker, the host of The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker, a weekly podcast where I sit down with people who are shaping our world today at the intersection of politics, culture, and media.
0:10.9	I've been covering this intersection as a contributing editor at Town and Country and freelance writer for outlets like The New York Times, Washington Post, and Vanity Fair.
0:19.3	The Golden Age gives you a front row seat to the discussions that are defining our moment,
0:23.4	whether it's talking about conservative dating apps or learning more about JFK Jr.
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0:33.8	Subscribe now because the conversations we're having today are the ones that will define tomorrow.
0:38.8	This is The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker, join the conversation. Hello and welcome to politics world room at James Carvel and I'm Al Hunt. This week, our guests are Iowa-U.S. Senate
1:07.0	candidate Josh Durek and the National Security correspondent for the New York Times, David Sanger.
1:13.7	Remember, we love taking your questions.
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1:54.6	You know, James, with a national security crisis, Russia trying to take over Ukraine,
1:59.9	who better to explain what's going on in this
2:02.2	confusing week than David Sanger, National Security and White House correspondent for the New York Times.
2:08.0	David also is the author of an important book, New Cold Wars, China's rise, Russia's invasion,
2:15.3	and America's struggle to save the world. And boy, it is a struggle. David, if the
2:20.7	stakes weren't so high, this past week would be a classic satire. Trump had more positions than
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