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Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart

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Jan 6, 2025 • 42min

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: January 5, 2025

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Tomorrow marks four years since insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, in an effort to keep Donald Trump in power. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, who was a member of the House and there that day, joins Jonathan Capehart to talk about that horrific day, and her historic new role in the Senate. Plus, Former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell reflects on that day, and how Trump’s pledge to pardon the rioters could put his life in danger. And, despite a major snowstorm barreling into Washington D.C. tomorrow, Speaker Mike Johnson is urging colleagues to stay in town to certify the 2024 election. Melanie Zanona of Punchbowl News and former Rep. Donna Edwards join Jonathan Capehart to discuss this and Trump’s controversial cabinet choices. All that and more on 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart'.
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Jan 5, 2025 • 42min

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: January 4, 2025

On this week's episode of “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart”: President Jimmy Carter’s casket traveled through his beloved home state of Georgia today, arriving at the Carter Center, where he will lie in repose until Tuesday. Jeremy Bash and presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky join Jonathan Capehart to remember the late president’s often underestimated legacy. Plus, Rep. Mike Johnson narrowly holds onto the Speaker’s gavel, but not without some GOP drama. Rep. Robert Garcia of California weighs in on how president-elect Donald Trump had to jump in to help Johnson win, and the role Democrats will play in the new Congress. And, growing concerns over domestic terrorism. In the wake of two deadly incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas, all eyes are on Washington D.C. as security preparations are underway for upcoming major events including Trump’s inauguration. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
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Dec 30, 2024 • 45min

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: December 29, 2024

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Tonight, America is mourning the loss of it's oldest living former President, Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100, in his home state of Georgia. Carter had been receiving hospice care since February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he lived with his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter. The former first lady died last November.  Tonight on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” we’ll honor the former president, remember his legacy and some of his proudest moments.
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Dec 29, 2024 • 42min

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: December 28, 2024

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show' with guest host Sam Stein in for Jonathan Capehart: New Year, new Congress but with the same bruising politics and gridlock, and that's just within the Republican party. The battles ahead, and whether Mike Johnson can hang on as House Speaker. We'll get some perspective from outgoing Congresswoman Susan Wild of Pennsylvania. And, the MAGA backlash against the DOGE Bros on immigration exposes a huge rift in Trump world, with right-wing critics claiming censorship by Elon Musk on X, and Vivek Ramaswamy accusing Americans of embracing "laziness" and "mediocrity." It's getting ugly. Plus: How seriously should we take Donald Trump's tough talk about taking over Greenland, controlling the Panama Canal, and making Canada a 51st state? All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Sam Stein. 
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Dec 23, 2024 • 42min

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: December 22, 2024

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Who's the Boss? Donald Trump insists he's the one running the show, not billionaire First Buddy Elon Musk, after the two nearly caused a Christmas-time government shutdown. Urgent plea. As President Biden nears the end of his term in office, we'll bring you an emotional plea for clemency for six men imprisoned for decades for a murder they say they didn't commit. One of those men and an attorney helping to make their case join me with a direct appeal. Gaetz of hell. Congress could release the ethics report on Matt Gaetz as early as tomorrow, as he talks about his dropped bid to be Attorney General and what he may do next. And Santa Clause is coming to town! Santa Larry will tell us what's on everyone's wish list this holiday season. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 
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Dec 22, 2024 • 41min

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: December 21, 2024

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Crisis Averted. President Biden has signed the spending bill that will keep the lights on, for now, after Donald Trump and billionaire First Buddy Elon Musk, nearly trigger a government shutdown. Rep. Gerry Connolly, the incoming ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, joins me to talk about whether we just endured a dress rehearsal for Republican dysfunction in the next Congress. Speaking of Chaos. After the spending bill fiasco, Speaker Mike Johnson is on thin ice with his grip on the gavel in jeopardy again. But who'd want that no good terrible job? I'll discuss Johnson's fate and other calamities awaiting his thin Republican House majority with Dana Milbank, Jasmine Wright, and Kevin Baron. And a message of hope. The Right Rev. Michael Curry will lift our spirits this last holiday weekend before Christmas.  All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 
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Dec 16, 2024 • 42min

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: December 15, 2024

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Hizzoner and the Donald. In my exclusive interview with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, we talk about his search for common ground with President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to crack down on migrants and sanctuary cities like New York; whether Adams will seek a pardon for his federal fraud charges, and his plans to run for office again as a Democrat. Exit Interview: California Rep. Barbara Lee will reflect on her 25-year congressional career, the votes that made her a human rights icon, and what she plans to do next. Trump's controversial pick for Health and Human Services Secretary heads to Capitol Hill this week to meet with Senators. I’ll ask my political panel what RFK Jr's chances of confirmation look like, with new concerns brewing about his anti-vax connections.  All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 
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Dec 15, 2024 • 42min

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: December 14, 2024

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Team of Toadies. Donald Trump brings some of his embattled cabinet picks to the Army-Navy Game as the MAGA game plan puts loyalty over quality. Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Frank Figliuzzi join me to discuss why this is so dangerous. Game Day Guest: Daniel Penny, the man acquitted in the chokehold death of a New York homeless man, attends the Army-Navy Game, at the invitation of Vice President elect JD Vance. I'll ask former New York Rep. Mondaire Jones what message this sends. And Killer Beauty: Leave aside the reaction to the good looks of accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione, we need to talk about the anger in America and easy access to guns for people to act on it, and I'll do that with Dr. Jonathan Metzl. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 
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Dec 9, 2024 • 43min

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: December 8, 2024

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Tyrant Toppled. Rebel forces now control Syria, after driving out its brutal leader, President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled to Russia, and President Biden ordered U.S. air strikes against ISIS targets in Syria this afternoon to prevent it from taking advantage of the power vacuum. I'll discuss what the significance of this is for the Middle East and geopolitics around the world with Jane Harmon and Senator-elect Andy Kim. They'll also react to NBC's exclusive interview with President-elect Donald Trump, including what he told Kristen Welker about U.S. participation in NATO. And Inside Man. As the Democrats try to regroup from the November elections, I'll ask outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison what he thinks happened, and what the next DNC chair needs to do to strengthen the party. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 
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Dec 8, 2024 • 45min

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: December 7, 2024

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Presidential picks and pardons. As President-elect Donald Trump defends his embattled choice for Defense secretary, there are growing fears that his other cabinet choices will seek revenge on his political opponents. I'll ask Rep. James Clyburn why President Biden should preemptively protect Trump's critics with blanket pardons, even though they've committed no crimes. Two presidents, one global stage. After President Biden's trip to Africa, Donald Trump takes the spotlight at the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris and meets with French and Ukrainian leaders. I'll talk to Max Boot of the Washington Post about what happened to having one President at a time. And, the new clues in the search for a gunman who killed the CEO of United Healthcare. Why the search is now expanding beyond New York. I’ll also dive into breaking news out of Syria, where rebel forces claim to have seized the key city of Homs and are  posing a real threat to President Bashar Al-Assad’s grip on power. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

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