Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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 ceasefirein 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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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."

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.

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.”

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."

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.”

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 loyaliststo 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.”

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.”