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”.

The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: November 12, 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': 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: May 12, 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.”

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 11, 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.”

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 5, 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.”

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 4, 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.”

The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: November 12, 2023

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