Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A critical moment on the Campaign Trail. Donald Trump holds his first rally since an attempt on his life at another rally exactly one week ago tonight. And President Biden promises he'll return to the campaign trail even as pressure mounts within his own party for him to step aside. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, a member of the Biden-Harris National Advisory Board, will discuss what happens next. And why Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance may be even more radical than Trump on everything from abortion to foreign policy. I'll discuss his record with Mini Timmaraju and Susan Glasser. Finally, read the fine print. What Project 2025 could mean for Black Americans if Trump wins a second term. Michael Harriot read all 900 pages and joins me to outline his findings and what it will take to stop this conservative fever dream from becoming reality. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

On this week's episode of “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” with guest host Katie Phang: As President Biden works to shore up support on the campaign trail after a rough stretch, more House Democrats call for him to exit the race. We’ll discuss the latest developments with former Congressman Cedric Richmond, co-chair of the Biden-Harris Campaign. Gaslighting 101: Some of Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential wannabes try to distance him from the draconian Project 2025, even though it’s a tribute to Trumpism and reads like a carbon-copy of Trump’s speeches. And revisiting history: How the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling could have impacted the case against Richard Nixon, and what it now means for Donald Trump. Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Ackerman will share some truly jaw-dropping revelations. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” with guest host Katie Phang.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart' with guest host Katie Phang: President Biden makes it clear he’s staying in the race in his first sit-down interview since his disastrous debate performance. But is it enough to quiet his critics? Congresswoman Nikema Williams shares her thoughts as a handful of her Congressional colleagues call on the President to step aside. We’ll also shine a spotlight on Project 2025. Why Donald Trump is trying to distance himself from the plan that’s tailor-made to his agenda, and the Biden Campaign’s stinging response. Plus, new fallout from the Supreme Court’s immunity decision. Donald Trump gets a delay in his classified documents case thanks to that ruling and the judge he appointed. Finally, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson warned us about the threat of dictatorship, a threat that remains alarmingly relevant right now. We’ll break it down with NBC Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” with guest host Katie Phang.

On this week’s episode of The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: President Biden is with his family at Camp David amid new reports of concern over his debate performance as his some members of his own party continue to worry if he can or should go the distance. Biden-Harris Campaign National co-chair, Rep. Jim Clyburn, and former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones are here to discuss that and a critical decision looming at the Supreme Court. The Justices  will end their term tomorrow with an historic ruling on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in his federal election interference case. And as we end a month of pride celebrations around the country, I’ll talk to the leaders of top LGBTQ+ organizations about challenges facing the community, including a new warning about a potential threat to marriage equality. All that and more on The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart.

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart':  We've marked indelible inflection points in the 2024 presidential election and the state of our democracy. On Thursday, we watched a disastrous debate that has the nation fearing another Trump presidency more than ever. We'll talk to Rep. Jasmine Crockett and MSNBC political analyst Charlie Sykes for their thoughts on President Biden's future. Ankush Khardori and Ian Millhiser also join me to take a deeper dive on the Supreme Court's vote to overturn four decades of precedent to undermine federal regulatory power. How this wonky ruling could affect the life and health of all Americans. Plus, my Aunt Gloria has a few thoughts on President Biden’s performance at Thursday's debate and the casual racism spewing from Donald Trump. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart,' The Final Countdown: in 4 days President Biden and Donald Trump are squaring off in their first face-to-face meeting since 2020. Philippe Reines, who played Trump during Hillary Clinton's debate prep, and former Biden aide Meghan Hays will walk us through the historic showdown. We will also take a closer look at how it could reshape the race for 2024 and what it takes to prepare for the ultimate wild card that is Donald Trump. Plus: Donald Trump says he's chosen his vice presidential running mate and that person could be at Thursday's debate. I'll talk about the possible contenders going full MAGA right now with my Sound Off panel. And the fight is not over. Two years after the Supreme Court repealed the right to choose an abortion, Democrats are turning their attention to an obscure 150-year-old law that could be a back-door route to a national abortion ban. Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith talks about her effort to repeal the Comstock Act. 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 rallies religious activists at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference with the same old rants and lies while declaring, without a hint of irony, his love for the Ten Commandments. Susan Del Percio  and Ashley Etienne join me to discuss the politics of all this and more. Running out the Clock: The Supreme Court has just days to decide more than a dozen pivotal cases, including Trump's claim of presidential immunity. Mark Joseph Stern and Leah Litman weigh in on if justice delayed will be justice denied.  And Debate Countdown: In the final weekend before the debate showdown in Atlanta on Thursday, I talk with Bob Bauer,  Biden’s personal attorney who we learned is helping the president prep for his debate with his disgraced predecessor. And as a former White House counsel, Bauer weighs in on Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. Rep. Maxine Waters also joins us to talk about coming face to face in court with the man who targeted her with racist death threats. All that and more on The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show’ with Charles Coleman Jr. who is sitting in for Jonathan Capehart: Taking MAGA to Motown. Donald Trump makes his case to Black voters in a Detroit church, calling President Biden the worst president ever for Black Americans. We’ll have reaction to Trump’s tirade from two Detroit-based faith leaders. Calling on the A-list: President Biden got some help from heavy hitters at a record-breaking Democratic fundraiser in Los Angeles. Our Sound Off panel reacts to Biden’s warning about the Supreme Court, as we wait for major decisions this week. And comic pride: actress and comedian Marsha Warfield, known for her role as the unforgettable bailiff "Roz" on night court, weighs in on the role of the LGBTQ+ community in making us laugh in a new documentary called "Outstanding." All that and more on “The Sunday Show” with guest host Charles Coleman Jr.

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show’ with Charles Coleman Jr. who is sitting in for Jonathan Capehart this weekend: from fawning over Donald Trump at his 78th birthday party, to giving him a hero’s welcome on Capitol Hill, just steps away from where he incited an insurrection, Congressional Republicans make it clear it’s Trump’s party now. We’ll discuss that with Congressman Robert Garcia, plus how Congress will react to the Supreme Court’s controversial decision on gun bump stocks. Then, the feud that made Milwaukee famous. The city’s mayor claps back in a new interview, after Donald Trump reportedly calls the host city of the Republican convention "horrible." And what could be the last hope for justice for the survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre ended as the Oklahoma State Supreme Court dismissed their lawsuit for reparations. The attorney for those survivors, Damario Solomon-Simmons, will explain what could come next. All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Charles Coleman Jr.

As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of the second season of the award-winning original series, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra.” In the chart-topping second season, Rachel Maddow returns to uncover the shocking history of the ultra-right’s reach into American politics. Listen to the entire first episode now, and follow the show to get the whole series: https://link.chtbl.com/rmpust_fdlw. You can also subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access to every episode the Friday before it drops, and ad-free listening to all episodes of Ultra seasons one and two.