Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart

On this week's episode of “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart”: A reprehensible lie. Donald Trump and JD Vance are still pushing debunked lies about Haitian immigrants today. I'll discuss how the racist rhetoric is having an impact, on the people of Springfield, Ohio, the campaign trail, and the halls of Congress, with Harris-Walz campaign senior advisor, Keisha Lance-Bottoms and Rep. Gerald Connolly. The fight over an abortion rights amendment in Florida gets uglier. I'll ask the Executive Dir. of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition, Anna Hochkammer about intimidation efforts that could backfire on Republicans in November. And Content creator and Cat Lady for Kamala, RaeShanda Lias, joins me to talk about Donald Trump's decision not to debate VP Harris again and Cat Lady Taylor Swift’s epic endorsement. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”  

MSNBC's Ali Velshi gives a special preview of the second season of the “Velshi Banned Book Club.” Book banning is happening more and more. Removing literature from library shelves, school syllabi, and summer reading lists isn’t just blatant censorship; it is the tip of the sword that threatens American democracy itself. In this preview, Ali reflects on why this issues is so personal for him and his family. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/vbbcs2_fdlw. 

Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple podcasts for access to episodes one week early, plus ad-free listening, and bonus content from this and other shows.

On this week's episode of “The Sunday Show” with Charles Blow in for Jonathan Capehart: Face off. How Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for her first presidential debate with Donald Trump, and their first ever face-to-face meeting. Mitch Landrieu, National Co-Chair of the Harris Walz campaign, offers some insight on what the VP hopes to accomplish on the debate stage, and how she’ll handle what Donald Trump throws at her. The Young and The Worried: New insight on what Gen Z voters are thinking as the election draws near and the surprising divide among young men and women. And Converting Conservatives: Liz Cheney has a new message to fellow Republicans after revealing she and her father Dick Cheney are supporting Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Plus, a new lawsuit from several major publishers and top-selling authors over Florida's controversial book restriction law. We'll break down what the lawsuit highlights -- and what it won't challenge. All that and more on “The Sunday Show” with guest host Charles Blow.

On this week's episode of “The Saturday Show” with Charles Blow in for Jonathan Capehart: Digging in for the Debate. Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready for her faceoff with Donald Trump while Trump turns up the criticism on the campaign trail. We'll take a closer look at the high stakes of their first and maybe only presidential debate. And surprise support. Former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz say they are voting for Kamala Harris. I'll ask my panel why the most prominent political families are lining up against Donald Trump--while one major Republican leader is sitting this one out. Plus a new alliance of advocacy groups is mobilizing Black voters in several swing states. Kristin Powell, is part of that alliance and will discuss their mission. Finally justice denied. Newly-revealed details about the torture and murder of Emmett Till 69 years ago--and the journalist who withheld information about the men who killed the 14-year-old. All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Charles Blow.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show' with Sam Stein in for Jonathan Capehart: Heartbreak and Outrage. Thousands take to the streets in Israel -demanding a ceasefire after the bodies of six hostages are recovered in Gaza including Israeli-American, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. We'll have the latest from the region. Plus, crunch time on the campaign trail. The Harris-Walz campaign prepares to hit key battle ground states on Labor Day while Donald Trump speaks out about his big debate with Kamala Harris in just nine days. Finally, an invitation fit for an insurrectionist. The outrageous plan to host a gala for January six rioters at Donald Trump's New Jersey Golf Club. Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins the show with his reaction. All that and more on “The Sunday Show” with guest host Sam Stein. 

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show’ with Charles Coleman Jr. in for Jonathan Capehart: Campaign Chaos. With new polls showing Kamala Harris on the rise, Donald Trump tries to twist his views on abortion, only to cave to his MAGA base again. How will voters react to his reversal on reproductive rights? I’ll ask Congresswoman Shontel Brown. On the Defensive. Trump tries again to dismiss the controversy over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery, as Vice President Harris now weighs in -- accusing him of disrespecting sacred ground. And Legal Drama. Donald Trump and Special Counsel Jack Smith fight it out over what's next in the federal election interference case. Why the former President is trying to delay proceedings until next year. All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Charles Coleman Jr. 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Kamala's momentum. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz look to build on the successful Democratic convention by announcing a huge fund-raising haul days before they are set to hit the road and less than two weeks before the first mail-in ballots are sent out.  Rep. Maxine Waters of California joins me to talk about post-DNC campaign strategy. Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee discusses how the Harris – Walz ticket momentum is impacting critical down ballot races and Democratic efforts to keep control of the Senate. And my super-sized Sound Off panel of former Rep. Donna Edwards, former Rep. Joe Walsh, Brendan Buck and Maria Teresa Kumar look at how Democrats are belittling Trump, and getting under his skin.  All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The real work begins. After a rollicking, joyful, and deeply patriotic Democratic Convention, Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, prepare to hit road in the key battleground state of Georgia. My biggest takeaway from the DNC: Democrats reclaiming the flag.  Also, cancel the vote! In battleground Georgia, there's now an online portal that could allow someone to cancel someone else’s voter registration without their knowledge.  What voting rights activists are asking the DOJ to do about it. And, turn down for what? Music Editor Danyel Smith explains how the Democrats put the party in party politics with a convention roll call for the ages. I’ll look at the power of music and pop culture that pumped up the Harris-Walz campaign. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Countdown to Chicago. The Democratic National Convention begins with a show of excited unity that will culminate with Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepting her party's nomination for President. She’s the first Black woman ever to reach such historic heights. But tomorrow night, Democrats will also celebrate the man whose patriotism and personal sacrifice made this stunning political turnaround possible: President Joe Biden. I'll ask one of his closest confidants, Sen. Chris Coons, national co-chair of the Harris-Walz Campaign, what this week means to the party and the country. Reproductive rights: Americans do care about abortion access and Democrats will surely put the issue front and center at the convention. Mini Timmaraju of Reproductive Freedom for All joins me live from Chicago to explain why the issue will remain a losing one for Republicans. And Christians for Kamala: Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis will tell me how the faith community is rallying around the Vice President and calling out the un-Christian behavior of Donald Trump. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Behold the MAGA Meltdown. An angry Donald Trump can't stop lobbing personal attacks at Vice President Kamala Harris as new polls show her popularity on the rise in key battleground states. Sen. Laphonza Butler, a long-time Harris confidant, joins me to discuss the wave of enthusiasm the Vice President is riding into next week's Democratic National Convention. The Kamala Economy. Harris unveils her ambitious plans to lower the cost of living for Americans. I'll break down what's good policy, and what's good politics with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Heather Long of the Washington Post. And Trump is laying the groundwork to reject the election results nationwide, especially in states like Georgia. Marc Elias will address how we can safeguard our right to vote and have it counted. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”