Saturdays & Sundays 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.”