The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart: January 14, 2024

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.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Trump trounced Haley in her home state of South Carolina by 20 percentage points, and she just lost some powerful financial support. But the latest primary results hold some warning signs for Donald Trump.  Asa Hutchinson, the former presidential candidate, unpacks the implications for the election and the GOP’s future, and I asked him if he would support Trump as a Republican nominee.  Saturday marked two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, and 31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed so far, according to Ukraine’s president.  As Republicans continue to block much-needed military aid, we'll take a closer look at potential backup plans to get Ukraine the help it desperately needs. We’ll also get an inside look at the extreme policies Donald Trump and his allies are planning on abortion and immigration if he wins a second term. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Speaker Mike Johnson is under mounting pressure after sending the House on a two-week recess as critical aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance, Donald Trump puts America's allies on edge and a budget shutdown looms. Rep. Andy Kim of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and former DNC Chair Howard Dean join me to discuss the mounting pressure to act. I talk to Maya Wiley about the fiery court testimony of Fulton County DA Fani Willis last week and what it says about race, gender, and her case against Donald Trump. Also, designer B Michael talks about the stunning looks he created for the iconic actress, Cicely Tyson, and their unique bond of friendship and fashion. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': In a rare Sunday vote, a critical aid bill for Ukraine and Israel passes a key hurdle in the Senate as Donald Trump says he'd let Russia attack America's NATO allies if they don't pay their member dues. Senator Chris Van Hollen of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee offers his thoughts. California Gov. Gavin Newsom tells me about the moment he went rogue 20 years ago tomorrow when he was mayor of San Francisco and issued the city's first same sex-marriage licenses.  And A closer look at why the phrase "working class voters" has become synonymous with Whites, and why African-American workers need to be included in this political conversation. Acclaimed historian Blair LM Kelley discusses her powerful new book. 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 this evening. We now have the details on a Senate bill on the border and foreign aid, a bill that Speaker Mike Johnson said is dead on arrival in the House. Our Capitol Hill correspondent has the details. Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal also shares her thoughts on the bill’s prospects and the general chaos in Congress over border security. And a Mixed Bag; President Biden wins big in the Democrat's first presidential primary in South Carolina. But new NBC News polling numbers indicate signs of trouble to come. I'll break down the campaign strategy with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Plus, my one-on-one conversation with Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the real reason he thinks Taylor Swift has conspiratorial conservatives freaking out. 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 U.S. military fatalities in the Middle East after a drone attack on a base in northeast Jordan. Plus, California Rep. Maxine Waters joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss the baseless Articles of Impeachment against Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis, and Donald Trump’s effort to block a bipartisan border security bill. And concerns over the role of artificial intelligence in the 2024 presidential election. Former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff, Miles Taylor, joins Jonathan Capehart to explore how far these AI generated materials can go. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Florida Governor Ron DeSantis drops out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to battle it out just two days before the New Hampshire primary. Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Jonathan Capehart to share her thoughts on this latest news and what’s at stake as we approach the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Plus, Trump is expected to return to court as the E. Jean Carroll defamation case resumes Monday. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Iowa! Iowa! Iowa! We are in the final countdown to the Iowa caucuses and with a new poll giving the last snapshot of the race before caucusgoers make their decision on January 15th, we'll go live to the Hawkeye state as the candidates compete with severe weather to make their closing arguments. Political strategist Rachel Bitecofer, The Nation correspondent Joan Walsh and Futuro Media founder and president Maria Hinojosa break down which candidates could be moving forward, who could be going home and whether the frigid weather will make or break their candidacy. Congressional leaders reach a deal to avert a government shutdown, at least until March. But some hard-right Republicans are poised to stand in the way.  House Minority Whip Katherine Clark joins me live to tell us what's going on. And on this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, my emotional conversation with the former speech writer and attorney for Dr. King. What Dr. Clarence Jones misses the most about the civil rights legend and his dear friend. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': As Congressional members return to Washington next week, they face a litany of issues including immigration negotiations, funding for Ukraine and a looming government shutdown threat. And as a divided Congress tries to work together, President Biden’s State of the Union address has been announced for March 7th in what will be a pivotal moment in the President’s daunting re-election year. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Robert Garcia join to share their thoughts. Meanwhile, former President Trump faces another busy legal week ahead with closing arguments to be made in the New York civil fraud trial and a hearing for his plea of Presidential immunity before the D.C. Court of Appeals. Melissa Murray shares her thoughts on Trump’s legal strategy. Plus, a preview of the Golden Globes and which movies are expected to be the big winners. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”