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.” 

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.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': President Biden's aides met with several influential Black leaders at the White House to discuss how to shore up support among Black voters, especially Black men. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins the show to discuss why House Republicans voted to authorize a baseless impeachment inquiry into Biden. Plus, award-winning director and filmmaker Ava DuVernay stops by to talk about turning Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling book "Caste" into the extraordinary new film "Origin." All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show 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”.