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.”