Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': 30 Days to Go. America has a stark choice to make on November 5, between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. So why is this election still so close? I'll ask Harris-Walz Senior Advisor Ian Samms how the campaign is plotting their path to victory in the next 4 weeks. Challenging the Votes, part 2: Efforts to suppress, subvert, and challenge votes are already underway in multiple states as we get closer to Election day. Voting rights champion Marc Elias of Democracy Docket explains what he's seeing on the ground, and what's being done to protect your constitutional rights. And, bring them Home: As Israel prepares to mark 1-year since the October 7th terror attack, David Siegal, the brother of Keith Siegel, an American spending his 364th day as a hostage held in Gaza, joins me with his plea for a ceasefire. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Battling Up and Down the Ballot: The Democrats' hold on the White House isn't the only thing at stake this November. Democrats are working just as hard to keep their Senate Majority with an unforgiving map of tough races across the country. I'll ask Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair, Sen. Gary Peters, why he believes deep Red State seats like Texas and Florida are now in play. Immigration and Race: While Vice President Harris is focusing on her border security policy, Donald Trump's rhetoric on migrants is getting increasingly ugly and dangerous. Maria Hinojosa of Futuro Media and Adam Serwer of The Atlantic join me to dissect the strategy behind Trump's obsession with race. We'll then Sound off on the start of SNL's 50th season, and preview Tuesday's VP Debate, with Dana Milbank and Charles Coleman. All that and more on "The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart."

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Growing fears of a wider Mideast war after Israeli airstrikes kill Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah. We have an update from Tel Aviv as Israel steps up its attacks in Lebanon and braces for possible retaliation. Border Battle: Donald Trump doubles down on his anti-immigrant rhetoric as Vice President Harris focuses on policy solutions in her visit to the border. I'll ask Cedric Richmond, of the Harris-Walz campaign, about the V-P's unflinching willingness to take on this hot-button issue. And John Leguizamo’s heritage: The award-winning actor gives us a look at his new documentary series on the untold history of Latinos and how they shaped America. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': On A Roll: A New NBC News poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris gaining momentum against Donald Trump, including a record jump in her favorability rating. I'll get into the story behind the numbers with Senior Political Editor Mark Murray and pollster Cornell Belcher. Defying Donald Trump: House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a new plan to avoid a government shutdown, without including one of Trump's key demands. And a major shakeup in the campaign staff of Trump's handpicked candidate for North Carolina Governor, Mark Robinson, after allegations of inflammatory posts on a porn site. My Sound Off panel of Michael Steele and Steve Phillips weigh in on how this could impact the presidential campaign in the Tar Heel state. Finally, an extraordinary new book on Emmett Till's murder. Author Wright Thompson joins me to discuss why he says many of the most disturbing details have been erased by history. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': ready for round two. Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready to debate Donald Trump again after her speech on reproductive rights clearly has him rattled. I'll get reaction from Monica Simpson, the lead plaintiff challenging Georgia's abortion ban and Ian Sams, senior advisor to the Harris-Walz campaign. Chaos agents. Trump and his allies accused of sowing the seeds for chaos on Election Night. We'll explain how Republican shenanigans could shake up everything with Ari Berman. And Mr. Robinson's neighborhood. Donald Trump returns to North Carolina, but without the man he called Martin Luther King on steroids. My political panel and I will talk all about Mark Robinson, the allegations of racist and lewd language on a porn forum, and the political campaign that may need a parental warning label. All that and more on “The Saturday Show 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.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It has been less than a week since Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate and they have built a momentum that has changed the 2024 election playing field. I get into how Democrats plan to keep the momentum going, with national co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, Mitch Landrieu, and Senator Bob Casey. Plus, two former police officers, Michael Fanone and Aquilino Gonell, who survived serious injuries from the Jan. 6th insurrection, are calling for Congress to certify the 2024 election results. I sat down with Michael Fanone who told me, “sometimes I feel like a broken record talking about January 6th.” And, why the media needs to do better this election year. After major news networks ran the former president’s Mar-a-Lago press conference for over an hour, it brought back bad memories of how the media covered Donald Trump during the 2016 election. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The dynamic duo Kamala Harris and Tim Walz pull in huge and enthusiastic crowds on their battleground campaign swing, as polls show the Vice President and her newly minted running mate are on a roll. I'll break down Gov. Walz's feisty and folksy appeal with someone who knows him well: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. If the Democratic ticket wins in November, not only could we get the first woman president, the nation could also get its first female Native American Governor. She is Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan, and I asked her about his governing style and her future. Plus: Is Donald Trump ok? He seems off his game, doubling down on lame taunts about Kamala Harris' intelligence and her name. Why that's a sure sign that her crowds and the polls have him rattled. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': All eyes are on Vice President Harris. She spent the weekend meeting with the six finalists aiming to be her vice presidential running mate, which means her choice could be announced at any moment, in time for their first joint appearance set for Tuesday. Tonight, we're getting into the ins and outs of this all-important decision and the 2024 campaign with Rep. Robert Garcia, Brendan Buck, Maria Teresa Kumar and Eugene Daniels. And unexpected allies: Former Rep. Denver Riggleman joins me to explain what drove him to join the "Republicans for Harris" coalition. The Harris campaign rolls out a new effort to win over Republican voters who can't bring themselves to support Donald Trump. All that and the mysterious tweet from Sen. Mark Kelly, that he deleted minutes later, on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It’s decision time. Vice President Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination and is spending this weekend interviewing potential running mates. Meanwhile Donald Trump is trying to claw back some momentum with a rally in Atlanta, as he continues to trash her intelligence. Good luck with that. Veteran political advisor Valerie Jarrett joins me with insight on Harris's VP choices, and the role of race and gender in this election. Plus, I have something to say about Trump's racist ramble at the NABJ convention where he said Kamala Harris "turned Black." Then, I'll discuss all this nonsense with Charles Coleman Jr., Danyel Smith, former Sen. Doug Jones and Tara Setmayer. Lastly, did Kamala Harris really put the parents of kids who missed school in jail? No! I'll set the record straight on what she did as San Francisco DA. 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 history. In just 100 days, voters will make their choice between two firsts: the country's first female commander in chief in Vice President Kamala Harris or its first felon president in Donald Trump. I'll discuss the high stakes and shifting landscape of this unprecedented election with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and Washington Post editor at large Robert Kagan. Vice President Harris was only the second Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. Two women hoping to join that history-making club join me today: Delaware Senate candidate, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland Senate Candidate, Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County Executive. Finally, my political panel and Aunt Gloria will weigh in on the racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Harris and other Republican nonsense. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”