On this week’s episode of the ‘The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart:’ at least 10 are dead after a shooter opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York on Saturday.  Law enforcement officials are calling it a racially motivated attack. The January 6 committee subpoenas five sitting members of Congress to investigate what they know about the planning of the Insurrection. Plus, Jonathan has the latest on the Russian invasion in Ukraine. All this and more on this week’s episode of ‘The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.’

The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: May 15, 2022

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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.”

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 19, 2024

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.”

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 18, 2024

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.”

The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 12, 2024

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.”

The Saturday Show With Jonathan Capehart: May 11, 2024

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 ceasefire in 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.”

The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: May 15, 2022

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