On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': After fifteen rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy finally secured the votes he needed to become Speaker of the House. President Biden is traveling to the U.S.- Mexico border city of El Paso, Texas for the first time since taking office. Plus, Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn joins the show after receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal for protecting the Capitol on January 6, 2021.  All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.'

The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: January 8, 2023

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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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.”

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 26, 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.”

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 25, 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.”

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 19, 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.”

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 18, 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.”

The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: January 8, 2023

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