Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart

This week on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”: Rep. Joe Neguse discusses Speaker Mike Johnson’s move to blur the faces of rioters in previously unseen Jan. 6 tapes. Plus, White House spokesperson Ian Sams shares his thoughts on an impending House vote on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. And Minnesota Governor and newly named chair of the Democratic Governors Association Tim Walz shares his “Be Bold” strategy that he is advising to his Democratic colleagues. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”. 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': New NBC polling is showing former President Trump narrowly ahead of President Biden in a 2024 match-up, making Trump’s renewed authoritarian threats all the more alarming. Tim Miller of The Bulwark, Former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker discuss how Democrats should be fighting back against the existential danger to democracy. Also, Rep. Robert Garcia of California joins to share his thoughts on the bombshell Ethics Committee report detailing Rep. George Santos’ questionable campaign expenses including OnlyFans and Sephora. And a critically-acclaimed opera detailing the life of Malcolm X made its debut at The Metropolitan Opera earlier this month. “X: The Life and Times of Malcom X” composer Anthony Davis details his approach to the epic work and how the timeless career of the civil rights icon is resonating with audiences. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

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”. 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart':  Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a surprise visit to the West Bank to meet with the President of the Palestinian Authority. Director of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt, joins the show to discuss the rise in antisemitism across the United States. Plus, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote to subpoena GOP megadonors who had a role in organizing and paying for lavish gifts for U.S. Supreme Court justices. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse stops by to break it all down. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Breaking developments on the Rafah border as a convoy of 17 trucks carrying essential humanitarian aid have entered Gaza. This news comes after a significant escalation in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as the IDF take preparations to enter the “next stages of war”. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives remains paralyzed without a functioning Speaker. Republicans are set to meet Monday in order to hold a Speaker candidate forum, after Rep. Jim Jordan gave up on his bid for the position.  Democratic Rep. James Clyburn joins Jonathan Capehart to share his reaction to the Republican dysfunction. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A government shutdown was narrowly avoided late Saturday night, with President Joe Biden signing the stopgap 45-day funding bill at the 11th hour. The bill will keep the government funded until November 17th. Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss where things stand. And Donald Trump’s violent rhetoric continues to cause concern as his 2024 campaign ramps up. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': With less than a week to prevent a government shutdown, members of Congress are scrambling as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicts that Republican holdouts will come around before it is too late. Rep. Maxine Waters joins Jonathan Capehart to share her perspectives on the impending crisis. Plus, a new NBC poll is showing President Biden and former President Trump neck and neck in the race for the White House. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It is chaos on Capitol Hill as a potential government shutdown looms and a baseless impeachment inquiry into President Biden has been launched by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Speaker Emerita and California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi sits down one-on-one with Jonathan Capehart to share her thoughts on the issues facing Congress, as well as why she recently decided to run for re-election. And the White House is responding to the House’s impeachment inquiry, firing back against the Republican-led investigation as Senior Adviser for the White House Counsel’s office Ian Sams joins live to share his insight on the administration’s strategy. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A look ahead as the House of Representatives returns to Washington, D.C. to a potential government shutdown, if a deal isn’t reached before September 30th. But a deal may be far off as some members of the far-right House Freedom Caucus threaten to oppose any funding measure until impeachment proceedings against President Biden begin. Congressman Joe Neguse joins to share his thoughts. New York City is hitting a critical juncture in the migrant crisis with a strain being put on resources. Mayor Eric Adams joins to discuss why he is calling on President Biden to take federal action. Also, staff writer of The Atlantic Franklin Foer discusses his new book, “The Last Politician”, which offers an inside look at the first two years of the Biden administration. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The first trial date in the Georgia election interference case against Trump and 18 other co-defendants has been set for October 23rd, due to former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro efforts to pursue a speedy trial. Meanwhile, the former President is desperately trying to sever his case to avoid that October trial date. Also, a new jobs report has revealed 187,000 jobs were added in the month of August, but questions still linger as inflation continues to tick up and Fed Chair Jerome Powell has hinted at further rate increases. And Aunt Gloria joins to share her thoughts on the efforts by Congressional Republicans to launch impeachment inquiries against President Biden. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”.