

Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart
MSNBC
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.
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Jul 23, 2023 • 42min
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.’

Jul 16, 2023 • 1h 21min
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.’

Jul 9, 2023 • 40min
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.

Jun 28, 2023 • 40min
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.’

Jun 18, 2023 • 40min
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.’

Jun 11, 2023 • 41min
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.’

Jun 4, 2023 • 43min
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.

May 24, 2023 • 42min
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.

May 14, 2023 • 43min
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.

Apr 30, 2023 • 42min
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.