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On “The Saturday Show” and “The Sunday Show,” host and Washington Post Columnist Jonathan Capehart examines the high stakes surrounding key issues affecting communities across America. Drawing upon his years of experience covering Washington politics through four presidents, Capehart cuts through the political noise to bring you compelling, in-depth interviews and unique perspectives.
- 212 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: November 3, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': With just 48 hours to go until election day, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are driving home their closing message. The final NBC News presidential poll shows Harris and Trump are tied, locked in a dead heat, 49% to 49%. I’ll break it all down with NBC News Senior Political Director Mark Murray. I’ll also talk to the representatives who are leading the Democratic effort to highlight the threat of Project 2025 if Donald Trump is back in the White House. Rep. Dan Goldman and Rep. Stacey Plaskett are sounding one last alarm on how the right-wing agenda would undermine our government. Plus, Emmy Award-winning actor Mandy Patinkin is working to support VP Harris in her presidential run. He and his wife, Kathryn Grody, join me to discuss their get out the vote efforts. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 - 45min - 211 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: November 2, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': We're just three days away from the most consequential election of our lifetimes, and early voting is already at a record high. More than 72 million Americans have cast their ballots, with Target Smart reporting a near-even split between Republicans and Democrats nationwide. I’ll break down final stretch strategy with national co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, Mitch Landrieu. Then, Trump and his allies are ramping up election fraud allegations days before the results even come in. Election lawyer Marc Elias will join me to look at what this could all mean before and after the final votes are tallied. And the final push in Texas as the race for a U-S Senate seat goes down to the wire. Democratic candidate Rep. Colin Allred joins me with his closing argument in his bid to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz. All that and more in our special election coverage, on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 - 42min - 210 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: October 26, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': 9-Day Sprint! Vice President Kamala Harris visits voters across Philadelphia, asking them to choose her plans for economic opportunity, over Donald Trump's grievance-fueled, anti-democratic chaos. Battleground: Big Apple? Tonight Donald Trump is holding a packed rally at New York's Madison Square Garden, raising the obvious question: Why? Anne Applebaum and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join me to talk about the dark historical comparisons at play and why Americans should be very concerned about his authoritarian rhetoric. And, all eyes on Ohio. In the final stretch of his tough re-election campaign, incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown will talk about his race that could determine the balance of power in the Senate and whether anything might get done if Kamala wins the White House. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 41min - 209 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: October 26, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Bringing the Fire! Michelle Obama whips up the crowd at a Michigan rally, making a powerful pitch for Vice President Kamala Harris, as Democrats pump up the volume, 10 days before election day. Senior Harris-Walz campaign advisor Ian Sams lays out Kamala's closing argument strategy. Voting Access. More than 38 million Americans have already cast their ballots and 33 states are now voting in-person. But MAGA Republicans are filing a flurry of lawsuits aimed at thwarting the will of the voters to help Donald Trump. Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins me to explain how that can disrupt the election, even when they lose in court. And Deepfake Disinformation. What you should know about Russia and other bad actors using A.I. to spread lies about the election and the candidates over the next 10 days. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 39min - 208 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: October 20, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A big day for the Vice President. Kamala Harris marks her 60th birthday by rallying church going voters and sitting down with the Rev. Al Sharpton for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview that includes her response to the offensive language Donald Trump used to describe her. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel join the show with their reaction. And this is not normal. From cursing about the Vice President to rambling about a golf legend's private parts, Donald Trump is not only growing more bizarre he's growing more dangerous. Former federal prosecutor, Ankush Khardori and Angelo Carusone of Media Matters discuss the implications. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 - 42min - 207 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: October 19, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Early voting is underway in several states as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hold campaign events to rally their supporters. Rep. Robert Garcia shares what he’s been hearing on the ground from voters in Nevada. Plus, a critical race for the U.S. senate seat in Missouri is heating up. Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce joins me to talk about his campaign and how his state’s largest newspaper endorsed him and called his opponent Senator Josh Hawley, “possibly the worst sitting senator in America right now.” And, libraries vs banned books. The president and CEO of the Brooklyn Library joins me to discuss how public libraries across the nation led protests today against an unprecedented surge in book bans. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 - 41min - 206 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: October 13, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Dead Heat. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ramp up their messaging on the campaign trail as the new NBC News poll shows them tied. Senior political editor Mark Murray will break down the numbers and I'll ask him the implications of the yawning gender gap they show. Lone Star battle. Rep. Colin Allred is hoping he'll be the one to oust Republican Sen. Ted Cruz from the Senate. Can he actually pull this off? I'll ask him! Under scrutiny. Charles Coleman Jr. and Maria Teresa Kumar join me to discuss the intense spotlight on Black and Latino voters and whether they actually wield the power the New York Times/Siena poll implies they have. I’ll also take a deep dive into the life of late Civil Rights icon, Rep. John Lewis with the author of a new biography that showcases Lewis's remarkable transformation from student activist to a national moral force in Congress. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 41min - 205 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: October 12, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It's all about Turnout. With just over 3 weeks until the election and polls tighter than ever, we're following the presidential candidates working for votes in battleground states tonight. President Obama rallies support for Kamala Harris with a direct appeal to Black Men. I'll ask Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis about how the campaign is shaping up in their states and how Obama's message is resonating in a presidential race that will be decided on the margins. Fit to Serve. Vice President Harris releases records showing her to be in excellent health and calls on Donald Trump to do the same, as questions grow about his mental acuity. Anthony Coley, Molly Jong-Fast and Charlie Sykes join me to discuss that and a new low from Stephen Miller. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 - 42min - 204 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: October 6, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': 30 Days to Go. America has a stark choice to make on November 5, between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. So why is this election still so close? I'll ask Harris-Walz Senior Advisor Ian Samms how the campaign is plotting their path to victory in the next 4 weeks. Challenging the Votes, part 2: Efforts to suppress, subvert, and challenge votes are already underway in multiple states as we get closer to Election day. Voting rights champion Marc Elias of Democracy Docket explains what he's seeing on the ground, and what's being done to protect your constitutional rights. And, bring them Home: As Israel prepares to mark 1-year since the October 7th terror attack, David Siegal, the brother of Keith Siegel, an American spending his 364th day as a hostage held in Gaza, joins me with his plea for a ceasefire. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 6 Oct 2024 - 41min - 203 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: September 29, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Battling Up and Down the Ballot: The Democrats' hold on the White House isn't the only thing at stake this November. Democrats are working just as hard to keep their Senate Majority with an unforgiving map of tough races across the country. I'll ask Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair, Sen. Gary Peters, why he believes deep Red State seats like Texas and Florida are now in play. Immigration and Race: While Vice President Harris is focusing on her border security policy, Donald Trump's rhetoric on migrants is getting increasingly ugly and dangerous. Maria Hinojosa of Futuro Media and Adam Serwer of The Atlantic join me to dissect the strategy behind Trump's obsession with race. We'll then Sound off on the start of SNL's 50th season, and preview Tuesday's VP Debate, with Dana Milbank and Charles Coleman. All that and more on "The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart."
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 - 44min - 202 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: September 28, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Growing fears of a wider Mideast war after Israeli airstrikes kill Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah. We have an update from Tel Aviv as Israel steps up its attacks in Lebanon and braces for possible retaliation. Border Battle: Donald Trump doubles down on his anti-immigrant rhetoric as Vice President Harris focuses on policy solutions in her visit to the border. I'll ask Cedric Richmond, of the Harris-Walz campaign, about the V-P's unflinching willingness to take on this hot-button issue. And John Leguizamo’s heritage: The award-winning actor gives us a look at his new documentary series on the untold history of Latinos and how they shaped America. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 - 42min - 201 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: September 22, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': On A Roll: A New NBC News poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris gaining momentum against Donald Trump, including a record jump in her favorability rating. I'll get into the story behind the numbers with Senior Political Editor Mark Murray and pollster Cornell Belcher. Defying Donald Trump: House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a new plan to avoid a government shutdown, without including one of Trump's key demands. And a major shakeup in the campaign staff of Trump's handpicked candidate for North Carolina Governor, Mark Robinson, after allegations of inflammatory posts on a porn site. My Sound Off panel of Michael Steele and Steve Phillips weigh in on how this could impact the presidential campaign in the Tar Heel state. Finally, an extraordinary new book on Emmett Till's murder. Author Wright Thompson joins me to discuss why he says many of the most disturbing details have been erased by history. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 42min - 200 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: September 21, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': ready for round two. Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready to debate Donald Trump again after her speech on reproductive rights clearly has him rattled. I'll get reaction from Monica Simpson, the lead plaintiff challenging Georgia's abortion ban and Ian Sams, senior advisor to the Harris-Walz campaign. Chaos agents. Trump and his allies accused of sowing the seeds for chaos on Election Night. We'll explain how Republican shenanigans could shake up everything with Ari Berman. And Mr. Robinson's neighborhood. Donald Trump returns to North Carolina, but without the man he called Martin Luther King on steroids. My political panel and I will talk all about Mark Robinson, the allegations of racist and lewd language on a porn forum, and the political campaign that may need a parental warning label. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 42min - 199 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: September 14, 2024
On this week's episode of “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart”: A reprehensible lie. Donald Trump and JD Vance are still pushing debunked lies about Haitian immigrants today. I'll discuss how the racist rhetoric is having an impact, on the people of Springfield, Ohio, the campaign trail, and the halls of Congress, with Harris-Walz campaign senior advisor, Keisha Lance-Bottoms and Rep. Gerald Connolly. The fight over an abortion rights amendment in Florida gets uglier. I'll ask the Executive Dir. of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition, Anna Hochkammer about intimidation efforts that could backfire on Republicans in November. And Content creator and Cat Lady for Kamala, RaeShanda Lias, joins me to talk about Donald Trump's decision not to debate VP Harris again and Cat Lady Taylor Swift’s epic endorsement. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 - 42min - 197 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: September 8, 2024
On this week's episode of “The Sunday Show” with Charles Blow in for Jonathan Capehart: Face off. How Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for her first presidential debate with Donald Trump, and their first ever face-to-face meeting. Mitch Landrieu, National Co-Chair of the Harris Walz campaign, offers some insight on what the VP hopes to accomplish on the debate stage, and how she’ll handle what Donald Trump throws at her. The Young and The Worried: New insight on what Gen Z voters are thinking as the election draws near and the surprising divide among young men and women. And Converting Conservatives: Liz Cheney has a new message to fellow Republicans after revealing she and her father Dick Cheney are supporting Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Plus, a new lawsuit from several major publishers and top-selling authors over Florida's controversial book restriction law. We'll break down what the lawsuit highlights -- and what it won't challenge. All that and more on “The Sunday Show” with guest host Charles Blow.
Sun, 8 Sep 2024 - 41min - 196 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: September 7, 2024
On this week's episode of “The Saturday Show” with Charles Blow in for Jonathan Capehart: Digging in for the Debate. Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready for her faceoff with Donald Trump while Trump turns up the criticism on the campaign trail. We'll take a closer look at the high stakes of their first and maybe only presidential debate. And surprise support. Former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz say they are voting for Kamala Harris. I'll ask my panel why the most prominent political families are lining up against Donald Trump--while one major Republican leader is sitting this one out. Plus a new alliance of advocacy groups is mobilizing Black voters in several swing states. Kristin Powell, is part of that alliance and will discuss their mission. Finally justice denied. Newly-revealed details about the torture and murder of Emmett Till 69 years ago--and the journalist who withheld information about the men who killed the 14-year-old. All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Charles Blow.
Sat, 7 Sep 2024 - 41min - 195 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: September 1, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show' with Sam Stein in for Jonathan Capehart: Heartbreak and Outrage. Thousands take to the streets in Israel -demanding a ceasefire after the bodies of six hostages are recovered in Gaza including Israeli-American, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. We'll have the latest from the region. Plus, crunch time on the campaign trail. The Harris-Walz campaign prepares to hit key battle ground states on Labor Day while Donald Trump speaks out about his big debate with Kamala Harris in just nine days. Finally, an invitation fit for an insurrectionist. The outrageous plan to host a gala for January six rioters at Donald Trump's New Jersey Golf Club. Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins the show with his reaction. All that and more on “The Sunday Show” with guest host Sam Stein.
Sun, 1 Sep 2024 - 42min - 194 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 31, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show’ with Charles Coleman Jr. in for Jonathan Capehart: Campaign Chaos. With new polls showing Kamala Harris on the rise, Donald Trump tries to twist his views on abortion, only to cave to his MAGA base again. How will voters react to his reversal on reproductive rights? I’ll ask Congresswoman Shontel Brown. On the Defensive. Trump tries again to dismiss the controversy over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery, as Vice President Harris now weighs in -- accusing him of disrespecting sacred ground. And Legal Drama. Donald Trump and Special Counsel Jack Smith fight it out over what's next in the federal election interference case. Why the former President is trying to delay proceedings until next year. All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Charles Coleman Jr.
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 - 42min - 193 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 25, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Kamala's momentum. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz look to build on the successful Democratic convention by announcing a huge fund-raising haul days before they are set to hit the road and less than two weeks before the first mail-in ballots are sent out. Rep. Maxine Waters of California joins me to talk about post-DNC campaign strategy. Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee discusses how the Harris – Walz ticket momentum is impacting critical down ballot races and Democratic efforts to keep control of the Senate. And my super-sized Sound Off panel of former Rep. Donna Edwards, former Rep. Joe Walsh, Brendan Buck and Maria Teresa Kumar look at how Democrats are belittling Trump, and getting under his skin. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 42min - 192 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 24, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The real work begins. After a rollicking, joyful, and deeply patriotic Democratic Convention, Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, prepare to hit road in the key battleground state of Georgia. My biggest takeaway from the DNC: Democrats reclaiming the flag. Also, cancel the vote! In battleground Georgia, there's now an online portal that could allow someone to cancel someone else’s voter registration without their knowledge. What voting rights activists are asking the DOJ to do about it. And, turn down for what? Music Editor Danyel Smith explains how the Democrats put the party in party politics with a convention roll call for the ages. I’ll look at the power of music and pop culture that pumped up the Harris-Walz campaign. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 42min - 191 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 18, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Countdown to Chicago. The Democratic National Convention begins with a show of excited unity that will culminate with Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepting her party's nomination for President. She’s the first Black woman ever to reach such historic heights. But tomorrow night, Democrats will also celebrate the man whose patriotism and personal sacrifice made this stunning political turnaround possible: President Joe Biden. I'll ask one of his closest confidants, Sen. Chris Coons, national co-chair of the Harris-Walz Campaign, what this week means to the party and the country. Reproductive rights: Americans do care about abortion access and Democrats will surely put the issue front and center at the convention. Mini Timmaraju of Reproductive Freedom for All joins me live from Chicago to explain why the issue will remain a losing one for Republicans. And Christians for Kamala: Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis will tell me how the faith community is rallying around the Vice President and calling out the un-Christian behavior of Donald Trump. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 18 Aug 2024 - 41min - 190 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 17, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Behold the MAGA Meltdown. An angry Donald Trump can't stop lobbing personal attacks at Vice President Kamala Harris as new polls show her popularity on the rise in key battleground states. Sen. Laphonza Butler, a long-time Harris confidant, joins me to discuss the wave of enthusiasm the Vice President is riding into next week's Democratic National Convention. The Kamala Economy. Harris unveils her ambitious plans to lower the cost of living for Americans. I'll break down what's good policy, and what's good politics with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Heather Long of the Washington Post. And Trump is laying the groundwork to reject the election results nationwide, especially in states like Georgia. Marc Elias will address how we can safeguard our right to vote and have it counted. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 42min - 189 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 11, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It has been less than a week since Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate and they have built a momentum that has changed the 2024 election playing field. I get into how Democrats plan to keep the momentum going, with national co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, Mitch Landrieu, and Senator Bob Casey. Plus, two former police officers, Michael Fanone and Aquilino Gonell, who survived serious injuries from the Jan. 6th insurrection, are calling for Congress to certify the 2024 election results. I sat down with Michael Fanone who told me, “sometimes I feel like a broken record talking about January 6th.” And, why the media needs to do better this election year. After major news networks ran the former president’s Mar-a-Lago press conference for over an hour, it brought back bad memories of how the media covered Donald Trump during the 2016 election. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 - 41min - 188 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 10, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The dynamic duo Kamala Harris and Tim Walz pull in huge and enthusiastic crowds on their battleground campaign swing, as polls show the Vice President and her newly minted running mate are on a roll. I'll break down Gov. Walz's feisty and folksy appeal with someone who knows him well: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. If the Democratic ticket wins in November, not only could we get the first woman president, the nation could also get its first female Native American Governor. She is Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan, and I asked her about his governing style and her future. Plus: Is Donald Trump ok? He seems off his game, doubling down on lame taunts about Kamala Harris' intelligence and her name. Why that's a sure sign that her crowds and the polls have him rattled. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 - 41min - 187 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 4, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': All eyes are on Vice President Harris. She spent the weekend meeting with the six finalists aiming to be her vice presidential running mate, which means her choice could be announced at any moment, in time for their first joint appearance set for Tuesday. Tonight, we're getting into the ins and outs of this all-important decision and the 2024 campaign with Rep. Robert Garcia, Brendan Buck, Maria Teresa Kumar and Eugene Daniels. And unexpected allies: Former Rep. Denver Riggleman joins me to explain what drove him to join the "Republicans for Harris" coalition. The Harris campaign rolls out a new effort to win over Republican voters who can't bring themselves to support Donald Trump. All that and the mysterious tweet from Sen. Mark Kelly, that he deleted minutes later, on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 4 Aug 2024 - 41min - 186 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: August 3, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It’s decision time. Vice President Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination and is spending this weekend interviewing potential running mates. Meanwhile Donald Trump is trying to claw back some momentum with a rally in Atlanta, as he continues to trash her intelligence. Good luck with that. Veteran political advisor Valerie Jarrett joins me with insight on Harris's VP choices, and the role of race and gender in this election. Plus, I have something to say about Trump's racist ramble at the NABJ convention where he said Kamala Harris "turned Black." Then, I'll discuss all this nonsense with Charles Coleman Jr., Danyel Smith, former Sen. Doug Jones and Tara Setmayer. Lastly, did Kamala Harris really put the parents of kids who missed school in jail? No! I'll set the record straight on what she did as San Francisco DA. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 4 Aug 2024 - 41min - 185 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: July 28, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Countdown to history. In just 100 days, voters will make their choice between two firsts: the country's first female commander in chief in Vice President Kamala Harris or its first felon president in Donald Trump. I'll discuss the high stakes and shifting landscape of this unprecedented election with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and Washington Post editor at large Robert Kagan. Vice President Harris was only the second Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. Two women hoping to join that history-making club join me today: Delaware Senate candidate, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland Senate Candidate, Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County Executive. Finally, my political panel and Aunt Gloria will weigh in on the racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Harris and other Republican nonsense. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 28 Jul 2024 - 41min - 184 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: July 27, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Fired up and Ready to Go. From record-breaking fundraising to Zoom-breaking support calls, Vice President Kamala Harris's bid for the White House is off and running strong, fueled by volunteers mobilizing from every cross-section of voters. I'll ask the woman whose call started it all, Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win with Black Women, how they'll keep the momentum going. And, Democrats in array! Former first couple Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Harris' presidential campaign after Congressional Democrats line up quickly to declare their support. Rep. Gregory Meeks has some perspective on how the party got behind Harris. And Donald Trump reveals his latest threat to democracy, telling the MAGA faithful that this next election could be our last. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 - 42min - 183 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: July 20, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A critical moment on the Campaign Trail. Donald Trump holds his first rally since an attempt on his life at another rally exactly one week ago tonight. And President Biden promises he'll return to the campaign trail even as pressure mounts within his own party for him to step aside. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, a member of the Biden-Harris National Advisory Board, will discuss what happens next. And why Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance may be even more radical than Trump on everything from abortion to foreign policy. I'll discuss his record with Mini Timmaraju and Susan Glasser. Finally, read the fine print. What Project 2025 could mean for Black Americans if Trump wins a second term. Michael Harriot read all 900 pages and joins me to outline his findings and what it will take to stop this conservative fever dream from becoming reality. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 - 44min - 182 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: July 7, 2024
On this week's episode of “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” with guest host Katie Phang: As President Biden works to shore up support on the campaign trail after a rough stretch, more House Democrats call for him to exit the race. We’ll discuss the latest developments with former Congressman Cedric Richmond, co-chair of the Biden-Harris Campaign. Gaslighting 101: Some of Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential wannabes try to distance him from the draconian Project 2025, even though it’s a tribute to Trumpism and reads like a carbon-copy of Trump’s speeches. And revisiting history: How the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling could have impacted the case against Richard Nixon, and what it now means for Donald Trump. Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Ackerman will share some truly jaw-dropping revelations. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” with guest host Katie Phang.
Sun, 7 Jul 2024 - 41min - 181 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: July 6, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart' with guest host Katie Phang: President Biden makes it clear he’s staying in the race in his first sit-down interview since his disastrous debate performance. But is it enough to quiet his critics? Congresswoman Nikema Williams shares her thoughts as a handful of her Congressional colleagues call on the President to step aside. We’ll also shine a spotlight on Project 2025. Why Donald Trump is trying to distance himself from the plan that’s tailor-made to his agenda, and the Biden Campaign’s stinging response. Plus, new fallout from the Supreme Court’s immunity decision. Donald Trump gets a delay in his classified documents case thanks to that ruling and the judge he appointed. Finally, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson warned us about the threat of dictatorship, a threat that remains alarmingly relevant right now. We’ll break it down with NBC Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” with guest host Katie Phang.
Sat, 6 Jul 2024 - 41min - 180 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 30, 2024
On this week’s episode of The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: President Biden is with his family at Camp David amid new reports of concern over his debate performance as his some members of his own party continue to worry if he can or should go the distance. Biden-Harris Campaign National co-chair, Rep. Jim Clyburn, and former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones are here to discuss that and a critical decision looming at the Supreme Court. The Justices will end their term tomorrow with an historic ruling on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in his federal election interference case. And as we end a month of pride celebrations around the country, I’ll talk to the leaders of top LGBTQ+ organizations about challenges facing the community, including a new warning about a potential threat to marriage equality. All that and more on The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 - 41min - 179 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 29, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': We've marked indelible inflection points in the 2024 presidential election and the state of our democracy. On Thursday, we watched a disastrous debate that has the nation fearing another Trump presidency more than ever. We'll talk to Rep. Jasmine Crockett and MSNBC political analyst Charlie Sykes for their thoughts on President Biden's future. Ankush Khardori and Ian Millhiser also join me to take a deeper dive on the Supreme Court's vote to overturn four decades of precedent to undermine federal regulatory power. How this wonky ruling could affect the life and health of all Americans. Plus, my Aunt Gloria has a few thoughts on President Biden’s performance at Thursday's debate and the casual racism spewing from Donald Trump. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 - 43min - 178 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 23, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart,' The Final Countdown: in 4 days President Biden and Donald Trump are squaring off in their first face-to-face meeting since 2020. Philippe Reines, who played Trump during Hillary Clinton's debate prep, and former Biden aide Meghan Hays will walk us through the historic showdown. We will also take a closer look at how it could reshape the race for 2024 and what it takes to prepare for the ultimate wild card that is Donald Trump. Plus: Donald Trump says he's chosen his vice presidential running mate and that person could be at Thursday's debate. I'll talk about the possible contenders going full MAGA right now with my Sound Off panel. And the fight is not over. Two years after the Supreme Court repealed the right to choose an abortion, Democrats are turning their attention to an obscure 150-year-old law that could be a back-door route to a national abortion ban. Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith talks about her effort to repeal the Comstock Act. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 23 Jun 2024 - 41min - 177 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 22, 2024
On this week’s episode of The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart: Donald Trump rallies religious activists at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference with the same old rants and lies while declaring, without a hint of irony, his love for the Ten Commandments. Susan Del Percio and Ashley Etienne join me to discuss the politics of all this and more. Running out the Clock: The Supreme Court has just days to decide more than a dozen pivotal cases, including Trump's claim of presidential immunity. Mark Joseph Stern and Leah Litman weigh in on if justice delayed will be justice denied. And Debate Countdown: In the final weekend before the debate showdown in Atlanta on Thursday, I talk with Bob Bauer, Biden’s personal attorney who we learned is helping the president prep for his debate with his disgraced predecessor. And as a former White House counsel, Bauer weighs in on Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. Rep. Maxine Waters also joins us to talk about coming face to face in court with the man who targeted her with racist death threats. All that and more on The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 - 42min - 176 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 16, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show’ with Charles Coleman Jr. who is sitting in for Jonathan Capehart: Taking MAGA to Motown. Donald Trump makes his case to Black voters in a Detroit church, calling President Biden the worst president ever for Black Americans. We’ll have reaction to Trump’s tirade from two Detroit-based faith leaders. Calling on the A-list: President Biden got some help from heavy hitters at a record-breaking Democratic fundraiser in Los Angeles. Our Sound Off panel reacts to Biden’s warning about the Supreme Court, as we wait for major decisions this week. And comic pride: actress and comedian Marsha Warfield, known for her role as the unforgettable bailiff "Roz" on night court, weighs in on the role of the LGBTQ+ community in making us laugh in a new documentary called "Outstanding." All that and more on “The Sunday Show” with guest host Charles Coleman Jr.
Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 42min - 175 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 15, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show’ with Charles Coleman Jr. who is sitting in for Jonathan Capehart this weekend: from fawning over Donald Trump at his 78th birthday party, to giving him a hero’s welcome on Capitol Hill, just steps away from where he incited an insurrection, Congressional Republicans make it clear it’s Trump’s party now. We’ll discuss that with Congressman Robert Garcia, plus how Congress will react to the Supreme Court’s controversial decision on gun bump stocks. Then, the feud that made Milwaukee famous. The city’s mayor claps back in a new interview, after Donald Trump reportedly calls the host city of the Republican convention "horrible." And what could be the last hope for justice for the survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre ended as the Oklahoma State Supreme Court dismissed their lawsuit for reparations. The attorney for those survivors, Damario Solomon-Simmons, will explain what could come next. All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Charles Coleman Jr.
Sat, 15 Jun 2024 - 42min - 173 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 9, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': President Biden returns to the U.S. tonight after paying homage to fallen World War One heroes at a cemetery in France which Donald Trump reportedly once said was filled with "losers" and "suckers." Rep. Gerry Connolly of the House foreign affairs committee and historian Barbara F. Walter join me to discuss this study in contrast and the implications for global stability. Inside the Biden Campaign: With his re-election effort in full swing and the first presidential debate a few weeks away, Adrienne Elrod, campaign senior adviser and senior spokesperson, is here to talk about the Biden-Harris game plan ahead. Plus, fighting hate. How drag performers are helping to lead the charge against attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. Blaq Dinamyte, from Washington D.C., joins me to explain. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 9 Jun 2024 - 41min - 172 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 8, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Eight months after being captured by Hamas, four hostages are now free after a deadly Israeli raid in Gaza. We'll have the latest on the rescue operation, and the long-awaited reunions. The Big Payback: Donald Trump's threats of revenge for his criminal conviction are getting more specific and more sinister. And his MAGA supporters are already trying to make it happen. Olivia Troye and Anthony Coley tell me why this rhetoric is so dangerous. And Defending Democracy at Home and Abroad: President Biden attends a state dinner with the French President after a week of honoring the heroes of D-Day 80 years ago and issues a new challenge to fight against autocracy around the world. My political panel dives into the impact of his message. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 8 Jun 2024 - 41min - 171 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 2, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Donald Trump ramps up his post-guilty verdict tirades, warning if he's sentenced to prison, that could be “a breaking point" for Americans. His MAGA Republican allies are backing him up, demanding retribution. And in a new interview, Stormy Daniels weighs in on what should happen to Trump. Plus, disorder in the Court. With major Supreme Court decisions on Trump and January 6 coming soon, Justice Alito is rejecting calls to recuse himself over his flag controversy. I'll ask Rep. Jerry Nadler, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary committee, about all of it. In addition, the Washington Post’s David Ignatius comes by to talk about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan President Biden announced that got drowned out by the legal drama around "the former guy." All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 2 Jun 2024 - 41min - 170 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: June 1, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': For the first time in American history, a former president has been convicted for his criminal behavior, while still serving as the presumptive Republican nominee for President. Donald Trump calls the verdict "rigged" and himself “a political prisoner." But here’s the thing; he’s not in prison. And outrage in the MAGA world: Trump's allies, including the House Speaker and several potential Republican vice presidential candidates, are blasting the verdict and unleashing dangerous rhetoric against the justice system and our democracy itself. We'll talk about it all -- the prosecution and the politics -- with Rep. Maxine Waters of California and Politics Nation host, the Rev. Al Sharpton. We also have MSNBC political analysts Michelle Goldberg and Tim Miller and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori lend their thoughts. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 1 Jun 2024 - 41min - 169 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 26, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': This Memorial Day, how Donald Trump's praise for insurrectionists and dictators is a slap in the face to Americans who gave their lives in the fight for democracy at home and abroad. Presidential historian and author Jon Meacham, joins me to discuss the state of our democracy today. The beginning of the end: Catherine Christian and Ankush Khardori will break down what we can expect from closing arguments and jury instructions in Trump's hush-money election-interference trial this week and the chances that Trump will be the first former president convicted of a felony. Plus, a critical congressional race in Oregon that could factor in giving Democrats control of the House. I'll speak to the Democratic candidate hoping to make history. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 26 May 2024 - 41min - 168 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 25, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faces mounting pressure for flying not one, but two flags linked to insurrectionists at his homes. Senate Democrats now want a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts and dozens of House members are demanding Alito recuse himself from cases related to Donald Trump and Jan. 6. One of those lawmakers, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, joins me to break down the latest concerns about the high court. MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance tells us what to look for as the first criminal trial of a former President heads to the jury next week and why Special Counsel Jack Smith is taking bold new action in response to Trump’s dangerous rhetoric in his classified documents case. And a new book puts a price tag on white privilege. Author Tracie McMillan joins me to break down just how much racism has benefitted white Americans for decades. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 25 May 2024 - 40min - 167 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 19, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': I’ll dive into breaking news out of Iran, where a helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi crashed in the mountains close to the country’s border with Azerbaijan. There is still no word on Raisi’s condition and rescuers have been unable to reach the crash site due to bad weather. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute will discuss the implications of this tenuous moment. And standing by his man. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who kept his job with the help of Democrats, decided to show his true loyalty to Donald Trump and ditched his day job to support the disgraced ex-president at his New York Trial. I'll ask Democratic Rep. Becca Balint what she thinks of the Speaker’s attacks on the U.S. Justice system. In addition, President Biden delivers a high-profile commencement speech at the iconic all male historically Black Morehouse College, his most direct engagement with college students since the Israel-Hamas war protests erupted on American campuses. We will discuss whether his message will resonate with Black men beyond campus. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 19 May 2024 - 41min - 166 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 18, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Outrage is growing over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and the upside-down flag -- a symbol of distress used by some election deniers -- seen outside his home days after the January 6th riot at the Capitol. Although Justice Alito blamed the incident on his wife, who was feuding with neighbors, it's raising more questions about the High Court's impartiality. Rep. Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Oversight committee, is here to weigh in. Plus, Donald Trump's first criminal trial could wrap up next week. Harry Litman and Adam Klasfeld have been inside the courtroom and game out what to expect in this final phase. And Republicans gone wild. From flocking to Trump's trial to hurling insults in committee meetings, congressional chaos reaches a whole new level. I will unpack all of that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 18 May 2024 - 40min - 165 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 12, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Donald Trump takes a quick break from the courtroom to campaign this weekend and send more signals that he will not accept the 2024 presidential election results if he loses. What's worse, his allies are lining up to back him up. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia and history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat join me to discuss Trump's latest threat to democracy. And Trump's former fixer, Michael Cohen, is set to take the stand Monday against his former boss. I'll ask Ankush Khardori if this is a make-or-break moment in the hush-money election-interference trial. I will also Sound Off with my panel on the latest news of the week, including the moment Trump praised a fictional serial killer. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 12 May 2024 - 41min - 164 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 11, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen will testify against his former boss on Monday in Trump's hush-money election-interference trial. It comes just days after Stormy Daniel's riveting testimony and intense cross examination by defense attorneys about her alleged encounter with Trump. Neal Katyal and Adam Klasfeld will look inside the biggest week of the trial yet, and the week ahead. The U.S. issues a report critical of Israel's actions in Gaza as President Biden draws a red line on Israel launching a full-scale invasion of Rafah. Former Rep. Jane Harman helps sort it all out. And we’ll talk about new polling that raises questions about President Biden's support among Black Americans, and how Black LGBTQ+ voters could be a decisive factor. Kelley Robinson of the Human Rights Campaign and pollster Terrance Woodbury join me to break down what's behind those numbers. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 11 May 2024 - 41min - 163 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 5, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': We are learning more about what Trump 2.0 would look like. From his latest unhinged comments at a donor event to his recent interviews where he refuses to commit to accepting the 2024 election results, Donald Trump is revealing the danger he poses if elected again. This time in his own words. Rep Maxine Waters, Rep. Robert Garcia, and former Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone join me with their reactions. As campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue, police break up a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California while talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza reach a critical point. Former Mideast Envoy Dennis Ross joins me with the latest on ceasefire talks. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 5 May 2024 - 41min - 162 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 4, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The power of protest, then and now. As police move in on pro-Palestinian protestors at another university, we'll look back at an infamous anti-war protest that turned deadly 54 years ago today. University of Southern California professor Christina Bellantoni and NBC Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss join me to unpack the lessons of Kent State. Rep. Sara Jacobs also discusses the growing political fallout over the latest protests. In the world of Donald Trump’s legal woes, Hope Hicks, one of the former president’s closest advisers, offers emotional and damning testimony in his New York election-interference trial. Legal analyst Barbara McQuade will discuss the significance. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 4 May 2024 - 42min - 161 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: April 28, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Clashes are increasing as more pro-Palestinian protests emerge on college campuses across the country. I'll talk to two lawmakers who have met with students on the front lines of the action at Columbia University. North Carolina Rep. Kathy Manning and New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman join me to discuss what they've heard from students. I’ll also examine what Donald Trump is really doing during his hush-money election-interference trial and what to expect during week two of testimony. Adam Klasfeld was there in the room where it happened and will give me the inside story. And with Trump using the Bible as a money-making venture, I'm left to wonder why so many Christian evangelicals support someone awash in moral controversy. Noted theologian Jim Wallis has a new book that might have the answer. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 41min - 160 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: April 27, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A week of unprecedented developments in Donald Trump’s legal odyssey. Tabloid testimony in his hush-money election-interference criminal trial and stunning arguments before the Supreme Court as Trump continues his quest for total immunity, regardless of his actions. Legal analysts Anthony Coley and Renato Mariotti break down the significance of the proceedings. And chaos erupts on campuses across the country. As pro-Palestinian protests spread, we'll take a closer look at what's fueling them and what happens when politicians like House Speaker Mike Johnson enter the divide. Colin Jost and President Biden are set to deliver punchlines at tonight's White House Correspondents Dinner. David Litt, former Obama speech writer, explains what it's like to write those jokes, and which ones work best. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 41min - 159 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: April 21, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Tomorrow morning, Donald Trump will become the first former American president to face a jury of his peers in a criminal trial. And that's just days before the Supreme Court considers his claim of presidential immunity. It’s a decision that could be a game-changer in legal efforts to hold him accountable. Glenn Kirschner and Mark Joseph Stern will break down the monumental week ahead. Now that the House has finally passed aid for Ukraine, we'll take a closer look at what it will really take to keep Putin and other autocrats in check. Retired General and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark tells me his advice for the President. Plus, new NBC News polling shows President Biden's approval rating inching higher and his race against Donald Trump getting tighter. NBC's Mark Murray and pollster Celinda Lake explain the story behind the numbers. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 41min - 158 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: April 20, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The House passes critical aid for Ukraine and Israel in a rare Saturday session, but it could cost Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson his job. Now Democrats may have to help save him from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene and others in his own party. California Rep. Robert Garcia and Punchbowl reporter Andrew Desiderio are with me to discuss the stakes. Opening statements are set for Monday in Donald Trump's criminal hush-money election-interference trial. We'll take a closer look at the jury that will decide his fate, whether Trump will testify, and the tough questions he might face if he does, with legal experts Ankush Khardori and Catherine Christian. I’ll also take a moment to mark the 25th anniversary of the deadly mass shooting at Columbine High School. I’ll talk to Dr. Jonathan Metzl about how the massacre still haunts America today. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 41min - 157 - The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: April 7, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Congress returns to work this week with a full plate of pressing issues, including growing frustration over the Israel-Hamas War, funding for Ukraine, the future of Speaker Mike Johnson and whether Democrats will help Johnson keep his job if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene follows through on her motion to vacate. Rep. Gerry Connolly from Virginia and Rep. Ro Khanna from California share their thoughts with me. Florida’s Supreme Court cleared the way for a strict abortion ban, but also put the issue on the ballot this November. How that could shake up the presidential race as Donald Trump says he'll have something to say about abortion this week. Rep. Barbara Lee, co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, tells me what's at stake. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 - 41min - 156 - The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: April 6, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': How a deadly air strike on a humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza is changing the dynamic of President Biden’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. I will speak to Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) about why she and other lawmakers are now calling on President Biden to put conditions on U.S. military aid for Israel. Plus, Avril Benoit of Doctors Without Borders will talk about how the deadly strike on aid workers highlights the dangers faced by relief organizations operating in Gaza. Closer to home, If Donald Trump wins the White House, he promises a nationwide roundup of undocumented immigrants and a focus on discrimination -- against white people. The person at the center of both policies: Stephen Miller. Jelani Cobb and Jean Guerrero will dive into this part of the chaos promised by Trump 2.0. All that, plus “Exvangelicals,” on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 - 34min - 155 - Introducing: Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart
On “The Saturday Show” and “The Sunday Show,” host and Washington Post Columnist Jonathan Capehart examines the high stakes surrounding key issues affecting communities across America. Drawing upon his years of experience covering Washington politics through four presidents, Capehart cuts through the political noise to bring you compelling, in-depth interviews and unique perspectives.
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 - 00min - 154 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: March 31, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': During the most sacred week for Christians, Donald Trump peddles a $60 bible while doing many things that seem un-Christian. Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat are here to discuss the real meaning of Easter and why Trump's ramblings on religion are an unholy mess and just another page out of the autocratic playbook. The former president is also facing a deadline to pay a $175M bond in his fraud trial and is still going after the judge in his hush-money trial. Kristy Greenberg is here to talk about why the current gag order on Trump may not be enough to silence him. And everything may not happen for a reason. I spoke with author Brian Klaas, whose new book explores how history is often driven by random events and flukes. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 41min - 153 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: March 24, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Desperate and dangerous. Donald Trump is staring down a deadline to hand over a bond of more than $450 million in his New York civil fraud case, and it’s not clear where he’ll get the money. If he doesn't pay, Attorney General Letitia James could seize some of the former president's assets. Jonathan Capehart asks Former National Security Advisor and former U.N. advisor Susan Rice's to weigh in on the national security risk of Trump’s legal debts, and whether he should get intelligence briefings after becoming the official GOP Presidential nominee, given his foreign entanglements and cozy relationships with dictators and autocrats. Plus, President of Reproductive Freedom for All, Mini Timmaraju, joins the Sunday Show to preview how the Supreme Court might rule on access to Mifepristone. And the potential impact of third-party candidates in the 2024 Presidential election. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart."
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 41min - 152 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: March 17, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': President Biden and Donald Trump officially clinched their party nominations for 2024. But for Trump, it's 2020 all over again with the same violent, anti-democracy, anti-immigrant, rhetoric. But this time, it’s worse because he warns of a "bloodbath" if he's not re-elected. I'll get a reaction from Quentin Fulks, Principal Deputy Campaign Manager for the Biden-Harris Campaign and Steve Phillips, founder of Democracy in Color. As Arizona faces a critical primary Tuesday, we'll go inside the fight to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution and how it could affect the presidential election in November. And I’ll pay tribute to two giants in the battle for equality in America: Civil Rights heroine Dorie Ladner, who fought for racial justice in Mississippi and beyond, plus LGBTQ activist David Mixner, best known for challenging then-president Bill Clinton's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the United States military. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 42min - 151 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: March 10, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: an exclusive, behind-the-scenes sit-down interview with President Biden, where he opens up about making his case for re-election and his connection with a voting bloc he can't win without: Black Americans. Rep. James Clyburn, a national Biden campaign co-chair, offers his insights on the interview and the widespread reaction to the President's comments. Former RNC chair Michael Steele also joins me to discuss Donald Trump installing MAGA loyalists to lead the Republican National Committee, including an election denier as chairman and his daughter-in-law as co-chair. Special Counsel Robert Hur will testify this week before Congress, even though he's already announced no charges will be brought against President Biden for his handling of classified documents. Rep. Glenn Ivey of the Judiciary Committee reveals what's really going on. All that plus Aunt Gloria and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 42min - 150 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: March 3, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': as President Biden prepares to deliver his high stakes State Of The Union address to Congress and the nation, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins me with a preview of what he will say and why this speech is so critical right now. Vice President Harris makes a passionate call for an immediate six-week ceasefire in Gaza as diplomatic efforts intensify in the Middle East and Washington. The Washington Post’s David Ignatius offers insights on the prospects of a ceasefire in Gaza and trouble brewing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet. Also this week, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley prepare to face off in 16 states on Tuesday, including Colorado, which could see a Supreme Court ruling tomorrow on its efforts to keep Trump off the ballot. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 4 Mar 2024 - 41min - 149 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: February 25, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Trump trounced Haley in her home state of South Carolina by 20 percentage points, and she just lost some powerful financial support. But the latest primary results hold some warning signs for Donald Trump. Asa Hutchinson, the former presidential candidate, unpacks the implications for the election and the GOP’s future, and I asked him if he would support Trump as a Republican nominee. Saturday marked two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, and 31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed so far, according to Ukraine’s president. As Republicans continue to block much-needed military aid, we'll take a closer look at potential backup plans to get Ukraine the help it desperately needs. We’ll also get an inside look at the extreme policies Donald Trump and his allies are planning on abortion and immigration if he wins a second term. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 42min - 148 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: February 18, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Speaker Mike Johnson is under mounting pressure after sending the House on a two-week recess as critical aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance, Donald Trump puts America's allies on edge and a budget shutdown looms. Rep. Andy Kim of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and former DNC Chair Howard Dean join me to discuss the mounting pressure to act. I talk to Maya Wiley about the fiery court testimony of Fulton County DA Fani Willis last week and what it says about race, gender, and her case against Donald Trump. Also, designer B Michael talks about the stunning looks he created for the iconic actress, Cicely Tyson, and their unique bond of friendship and fashion. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 41min - 146 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: February 11, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': In a rare Sunday vote, a critical aid bill for Ukraine and Israel passes a key hurdle in the Senate as Donald Trump says he'd let Russia attack America's NATO allies if they don't pay their member dues. Senator Chris Van Hollen of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee offers his thoughts. California Gov. Gavin Newsom tells me about the moment he went rogue 20 years ago tomorrow when he was mayor of San Francisco and issued the city's first same sex-marriage licenses. And A closer look at why the phrase "working class voters" has become synonymous with Whites, and why African-American workers need to be included in this political conversation. Acclaimed historian Blair LM Kelley discusses her powerful new book. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 41min - 145 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: February 4, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': breaking news out of Capitol Hill this evening. We now have the details on a Senate bill on the border and foreign aid, a bill that Speaker Mike Johnson said is dead on arrival in the House. Our Capitol Hill correspondent has the details. Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal also shares her thoughts on the bill’s prospects and the general chaos in Congress over border security. And a Mixed Bag; President Biden wins big in the Democrat's first presidential primary in South Carolina. But new NBC News polling numbers indicate signs of trouble to come. I'll break down the campaign strategy with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Plus, my one-on-one conversation with Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the real reason he thinks Taylor Swift has conspiratorial conservatives freaking out. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 5 Feb 2024 - 43min - 144 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: January 28, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The first U.S. military fatalities in the Middle East after a drone attack on a base in northeast Jordan. Plus, California Rep. Maxine Waters joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss the baseless Articles of Impeachment against Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis, and Donald Trump’s effort to block a bipartisan border security bill. And concerns over the role of artificial intelligence in the 2024 presidential election. Former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff, Miles Taylor, joins Jonathan Capehart to explore how far these AI generated materials can go. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 41min - 143 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: January 21, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Florida Governor Ron DeSantis drops out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to battle it out just two days before the New Hampshire primary. Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Jonathan Capehart to share her thoughts on this latest news and what’s at stake as we approach the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Plus, Trump is expected to return to court as the E. Jean Carroll defamation case resumes Monday. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 40min - 142 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: January 14, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Iowa! Iowa! Iowa! We are in the final countdown to the Iowa caucuses and with a new poll giving the last snapshot of the race before caucusgoers make their decision on January 15th, we'll go live to the Hawkeye state as the candidates compete with severe weather to make their closing arguments. Political strategist Rachel Bitecofer, The Nation correspondent Joan Walsh and Futuro Media founder and president Maria Hinojosa break down which candidates could be moving forward, who could be going home and whether the frigid weather will make or break their candidacy. Congressional leaders reach a deal to avert a government shutdown, at least until March. But some hard-right Republicans are poised to stand in the way. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark joins me live to tell us what's going on. And on this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, my emotional conversation with the former speech writer and attorney for Dr. King. What Dr. Clarence Jones misses the most about the civil rights legend and his dear friend. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 40min - 141 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: January 7, 2024
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': As Congressional members return to Washington next week, they face a litany of issues including immigration negotiations, funding for Ukraine and a looming government shutdown threat. And as a divided Congress tries to work together, President Biden’s State of the Union address has been announced for March 7th in what will be a pivotal moment in the President’s daunting re-election year. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Robert Garcia join to share their thoughts. Meanwhile, former President Trump faces another busy legal week ahead with closing arguments to be made in the New York civil fraud trial and a hearing for his plea of Presidential immunity before the D.C. Court of Appeals. Melissa Murray shares her thoughts on Trump’s legal strategy. Plus, a preview of the Golden Globes and which movies are expected to be the big winners. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 7 Jan 2024 - 41min - 140 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: December 17, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': President Biden's aides met with several influential Black leaders at the White House to discuss how to shore up support among Black voters, especially Black men. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins the show to discuss why House Republicans voted to authorize a baseless impeachment inquiry into Biden. Plus, award-winning director and filmmaker Ava DuVernay stops by to talk about turning Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling book "Caste" into the extraordinary new film "Origin." All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart. '
Sun, 17 Dec 2023 - 42min - 139 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: December 10, 2023
This week on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”: Rep. Joe Neguse discusses Speaker Mike Johnson’s move to blur the faces of rioters in previously unseen Jan. 6 tapes. Plus, White House spokesperson Ian Sams shares his thoughts on an impending House vote on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. And Minnesota Governor and newly named chair of the Democratic Governors Association Tim Walz shares his “Be Bold” strategy that he is advising to his Democratic colleagues. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.
Sun, 10 Dec 2023 - 40min - 138 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: November 19, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': New NBC polling is showing former President Trump narrowly ahead of President Biden in a 2024 match-up, making Trump’s renewed authoritarian threats all the more alarming. Tim Miller of The Bulwark, Former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker discuss how Democrats should be fighting back against the existential danger to democracy. Also, Rep. Robert Garcia of California joins to share his thoughts on the bombshell Ethics Committee report detailing Rep. George Santos’ questionable campaign expenses including OnlyFans and Sephora. And a critically-acclaimed opera detailing the life of Malcolm X made its debut at The Metropolitan Opera earlier this month. “X: The Life and Times of Malcom X” composer Anthony Davis details his approach to the epic work and how the timeless career of the civil rights icon is resonating with audiences. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 43min - 137 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: November 12, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Breaking news out of Capitol Hill as Speaker Mike Johnson unveils a convoluted plan to keep the government open, despite a very uncertain fate in a divided Congress. Democratic ranking member on the House Budget Committee Rep. Brendan Boyle shares his thoughts on the proposal. And an update on Israeli forces pushing deeper into Gaza as Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to resist calls for a ceasefire. Rep. Madeleine Dean and Adm. John Kirby join Jonathan Capehart to detail how the U.S. is responding to the escalating international crisis. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.
Sun, 12 Nov 2023 - 42min - 136 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: November 5, 2022
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a surprise visit to the West Bank to meet with the President of the Palestinian Authority. Director of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt, joins the show to discuss the rise in antisemitism across the United States. Plus, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote to subpoena GOP megadonors who had a role in organizing and paying for lavish gifts for U.S. Supreme Court justices. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse stops by to break it all down. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 5 Nov 2023 - 40min - 135 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: October 22, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Breaking developments on the Rafah border as a convoy of 17 trucks carrying essential humanitarian aid have entered Gaza. This news comes after a significant escalation in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as the IDF take preparations to enter the “next stages of war”. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives remains paralyzed without a functioning Speaker. Republicans are set to meet Monday in order to hold a Speaker candidate forum, after Rep. Jim Jordan gave up on his bid for the position. Democratic Rep. James Clyburn joins Jonathan Capehart to share his reaction to the Republican dysfunction. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.
Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 40min - 134 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: October 1, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A government shutdown was narrowly avoided late Saturday night, with President Joe Biden signing the stopgap 45-day funding bill at the 11th hour. The bill will keep the government funded until November 17th. Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss where things stand. And Donald Trump’s violent rhetoric continues to cause concern as his 2024 campaign ramps up. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 1 Oct 2023 - 41min - 133 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: September 24, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': With less than a week to prevent a government shutdown, members of Congress are scrambling as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicts that Republican holdouts will come around before it is too late. Rep. Maxine Waters joins Jonathan Capehart to share her perspectives on the impending crisis. Plus, a new NBC poll is showing President Biden and former President Trump neck and neck in the race for the White House. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 24 Sep 2023 - 40min - 132 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: September 17, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It is chaos on Capitol Hill as a potential government shutdown looms and a baseless impeachment inquiry into President Biden has been launched by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Speaker Emerita and California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi sits down one-on-one with Jonathan Capehart to share her thoughts on the issues facing Congress, as well as why she recently decided to run for re-election. And the White House is responding to the House’s impeachment inquiry, firing back against the Republican-led investigation as Senior Adviser for the White House Counsel’s office Ian Sams joins live to share his insight on the administration’s strategy. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.
Sun, 17 Sep 2023 - 41min - 131 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: September 10, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A look ahead as the House of Representatives returns to Washington, D.C. to a potential government shutdown, if a deal isn’t reached before September 30th. But a deal may be far off as some members of the far-right House Freedom Caucus threaten to oppose any funding measure until impeachment proceedings against President Biden begin. Congressman Joe Neguse joins to share his thoughts. New York City is hitting a critical juncture in the migrant crisis with a strain being put on resources. Mayor Eric Adams joins to discuss why he is calling on President Biden to take federal action. Also, staff writer of The Atlantic Franklin Foer discusses his new book, “The Last Politician”, which offers an inside look at the first two years of the Biden administration. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.
Sun, 10 Sep 2023 - 41min - 130 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: September 3, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The first trial date in the Georgia election interference case against Trump and 18 other co-defendants has been set for October 23rd, due to former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro efforts to pursue a speedy trial. Meanwhile, the former President is desperately trying to sever his case to avoid that October trial date. Also, a new jobs report has revealed 187,000 jobs were added in the month of August, but questions still linger as inflation continues to tick up and Fed Chair Jerome Powell has hinted at further rate increases. And Aunt Gloria joins to share her thoughts on the efforts by Congressional Republicans to launch impeachment inquiries against President Biden. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.
Sun, 3 Sep 2023 - 41min - 129 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: August 13, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Former President Donald Trump is expected to face charges from Fulton Country DA Fani Willis this week in relation to his alleged efforts to interfere with the 2020 election results. Kristy Greenberg, Basil Smikle, Jr., Tia Mitchell and Matthew Dowd join Jonathan Capehart to break down the Trump’s potential fourth indictment, as he continues to lead the 2024 Republican Presidential primary field. On the other side of the aisle, President Biden is pushing his economic message. With strong jobs numbers and cooling recession fears, the Biden administration is hoping to maximize the stable state of the economy. And an update on the devastating wildfires across Hawaii. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.
Sun, 13 Aug 2023 - 42min - 128 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: August 6, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Donald Trump has until Monday at 5 PM to respond to a protective order request from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office in connection to the former President’s threatening rhetoric on social media. Fmr. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, MSNBC legal analyst Charles Coleman, Jr. and Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley break down Trump’s unprecedented week in legal battles. And an update on the 2024 Republican Presidential field which is showing no signs of interfering with Trump’s path to the nomination. Meanwhile, a Special Election in Ohio on Tuesday could have major implications for the abortion fight across the country. Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown joins Jonathan Capehart to share her perspective. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.
Sun, 6 Aug 2023 - 39min - 127 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: July 30, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Former President Trump is facing one of his most legally volatile weeks yet, with potential charges coming as early as Monday out of Fulton County DA Fani Willis’ investigation into Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. The already twice-indicted President could also be facing new charges on the federal level stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the January 6th insurrection. MSNBC Host Rev. Al Sharpton, associate professor at Fordham University Christina Greer, and MSNBC political analyst Brendan Buck and Rep. Madeline Dean all share their thoughts and analysis. Also, a discussion with Washington Post reporter Jeff Stein on the U.S. economy defying gloomy forecasts to deliver strong results for the Biden administration. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Sun, 30 Jul 2023 - 40min - 126 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: July 23, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Any day now, Donald Trump could be facing his *third* indictment for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Rep. Adam Schiff, a former January 6th Select Committee member, joins the show to discuss Trump’s legal fate. And presidential historian Michael Beschloss shares his insights on the dangers of a possible second Trump Presidency. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.’
Sun, 23 Jul 2023 - 41min - 125 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: July 16, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Former president Donald Trump took jabs at rival, GOP Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis at the Turning Point Action Conference this weekend. Plus, Rep. Sara Jacobs and Senator Mazie Hirono join Jonathan to discuss the MAGA agenda and how it’s impacting institutions like the military and the Supreme Court. And President Biden proclaims that “Bidenomics” is working. Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, Jared Bernstein, joins Jonathan to talk about if there’s reason to still worry about a recession. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.’
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 - 1h 20min - 124 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: July 9, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': As President Biden prepares to depart for the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, controversy surrounds his decision to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh joins to discuss the administration’s plans for the international trip. Meanwhile, Congress is counting down the days until a potential government shutdown as members return to Washington, on Tuesday. Congresswoman Becca Balint of Vermont joins to share her thoughts on the state of the spending bills. And California Reparations Task Force Chair Kamilah Moore and the Rev. Al Sharpton share their reactions to the dismissal of the Tulsa massacre reparations case as well as the state of the fight for reparations across the country. All that and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 9 Jul 2023 - 39min - 123 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: June 25, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': we bring you special coverage on the evolving situation in Russia, where President Vladimir Putin faced the biggest challenge yet of his two-decade rule. 24 hours after leading a revolt, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Group, ordered his forces to stand down from marching on Moscow and ended his rebellion. We also discuss new revelations that U.S. intelligence knew for a couple of weeks that Prigozhin was planning an insurrection against Putin. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.’
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 40min - 122 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: June 18, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Pennsylvania Rep. Madeleine Dean and legal analyst Neal Katyal join Jonathan Capehart to discuss the indictments against former President Donald Trump and the discussions Republicans are having regarding a Trump pardon. Plus, Rep. Stacey Plaskett joins to discuss the national security implications after top military secrets were allegedly found among the documents boxed up in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. And White House deputy Mpox coordinator, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, has an important health message about the spread of Mpox, especially with Pride festivals underway in many cities. All that and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.’
Sun, 18 Jun 2023 - 40min - 121 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: June 11, 2023
A historic indictment made against former President Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case has shaken the political landscape. MSNBC Legal Analyst and Prof. at NYU School of Law Melissa Murray and Fmr. Sen. Doug Jones, preview what to expect from Trump’s arraignment in Miami on Tuesday. Plus, former lead impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff shares his thoughts on the case Special Counsel Jack Smith has laid out against Trump. And Governor Tim Walz joins to discuss the progressive legislative wins Democrats have accomplished in Minnesota. All that and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.’
Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 41min - 120 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: June 4, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': President Biden averted a catastrophic national default by signing the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement into law. Office of Management and Budget Director, and one of the deal’s negotiators, Shalanda Young joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss how the historic agreement was made. Also, legal correspondent for Slate Dahlia Lithwick breaks down which high-profile cases she is watching as the current SCOTUS term ends this month. And Mike Pence and Chris Christie prepare to join a crowded 2024 field for the Republican Presidential nomination. All that and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 4 Jun 2023 - 42min - 118 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: May 21, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': President Biden heads back to Washington to deal with the debt ceiling crisis after taking the world stage at the G-7 summit in Japan. Plus, Senator Tammy Duckworth, a member of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, discusses President Biden’s decision to join the effort to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets. And, New York City Mayor Eric Adams joins the show to discuss the help he’s demanding from the Biden administration to assist asylum seekers that are overwhelming the shelter system. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Wed, 24 May 2023 - 41min - 117 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: May 14, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas joins the show to discuss the end of Title 42. One year after 10 Black people were gunned down at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, President Biden calls white supremacy America’s most dangerous terrorist threat. Plus, leaders in Washington are facing a June 1st deadline to take action on the debt ceiling or risk default. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 14 May 2023 - 42min - 116 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: April 30, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': House Republicans narrowly passed a bill to increase the debt limit that aims to curtail President Biden’s domestic agenda. Chair of the Democratic and Communications Committee, Congressman Joe Neguse, tells us what’s at stake if Congress and President Biden don’t come to an agreement soon. Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones joins the show to discuss where the issue of gun reform stands in his state. Plus, Jonathan recaps highlights from the White House Correspondents’ dinner with his Sound Off Panel. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 30 Apr 2023 - 41min - 115 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: April 23, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, joins the show to discuss House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s new proposed plan to raise the debt ceiling. And on Tuesday, Donald Trump will be on trial for a rape and defamation civil case in New York, but it’s still unclear if he plans to show up. Plus, Cleveland’s first millennial mayor, Justin Bibb, stops by to discuss the pressing issues his city is facing. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.’
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 - 41min - 114 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: April 16, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': House Minority Whip Katherine Clark joins the show to discuss Congress' full plate as they return from a brief recess. NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell sets the record straight on New York City crime stats. And, Jonathan Capehart shares his reaction on how Texas Governor, Greg Abbot, wants to pardon a convicted murderer of a Black Lives Matter protester. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 16 Apr 2023 - 41min - 113 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: April 9, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Secretary of Health & Human Services Xavier Becerra joins the show to discuss the White House’s response to a Texas judge’s ruling threatening access to an abortion pill. In a big win for progressives, Janet Protasiewicz flipped a conservative seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Plus, Dr. Barry C. Black and the Most Rev. Michael Curry share an Easter message of hope. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 40min - 111 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: April 2, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': We look ahead to Tuesday when Donald Trump is expected to surrender to New York law enforcement and be arraigned in Manhattan criminal court. Plus, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis joins the show to discuss some MAGA Republicans’ problematic comparison of Trump’s legal woes to Jesus’ suffering during Holy Week. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 2 Apr 2023 - 40min - 110 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: March 19, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': We bring you the latest news following Donald Trump’s Truth Social post where he claimed the Manhattan District Attorney’s office was going to arrest him on Tuesday. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy stated that he will direct relevant congressional committees to investigate the possible arrest of Trump. Plus, National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby discusses Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 1h 22min - 109 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: March 12, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Shalanda Young, discusses President Biden's new budget that was unveiled this week. California Representative Katie Porter shares her insights on the fall of Silicon Valley Bank. Plus, we delve into former Vice President Mike Pence's harshest criticism yet of Donald Trump and his role in the January 6th insurrection. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 - 40min - 108 - The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: March 5, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': As former President Trump makes the final remarks at CPAC, President Biden travels to Selma, AL to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Back in Washington, the future of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is in the hands of the Supreme Court. And fresh off her Presidential campaign announcement, Marianne Williamson joins the Sunday Show to discuss why she is choosing to enter the race for the Democratic nomination. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.'
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