About this episode

James Carville and guests discuss various political topics including the war in Iran and the midterm elections.

Longtime politico James Carville talks various topics including the war in Iran, the upcoming midterm elections, and also the replacement of Graham Platner as Maine's Democratic nominee. Journalist and author Leo Honeycutt reflects on the life and times of the 50th Governor of LA, Edwin Edwards. Democratic Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray and associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow chime in on Edwin Edwards and also discuss the latest in local and national politics including upcoming midterm elections and the candidates.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Engster

Guests: James Carville, Leo Honeycutt, Mary-Patricia Wray, Jeff Sadow

Topics covered

• politics
• midterm elections
• Edwin Edwards
• local politics
• national politics
• Iran

Keywords

• James Carville
• midterm elections
• Edwin Edwards
• politics
• Louisiana
• Iran
• Graham Platner

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Places: Maine, Louisiana

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