The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart - Episode Guide

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': Dead Heat. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ramp up their messaging on the campaign trail as the new NBC News poll shows them tied. Senior political editor Mark Murray will break down the numbers and I'll ask him the implications of the yawning gender gap they show. Lone Star battle. Rep. Colin Allred is hoping he'll be the one to oust Republican Sen. Ted Cruz from the Senate. Can he actually pull this off? I'll ask him! Under scrutiny. Charles Coleman Jr. and Maria Teresa Kumar join me to discuss the intense spotlight on Black and Latino voters and whether they actually wield the power the New York Times/Siena poll implies they have. I'll also take a deep dive into the life of late Civil Rights icon, Rep. John Lewis with the author of a new biography that showcases Lewis's remarkable transformation from student activist to a national moral force in Congress. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A big day for the Vice President. Kamala Harris marks her 60th birthday by rallying church going voters and sitting down with the Rev. Al Sharpton for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview that includes her response to the offensive language Donald Trump used to describe her.  Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel join the show with their reaction. And this is not normal. From cursing about the Vice President to rambling about a golf legend's private parts, Donald Trump is not only growing more bizarre he's growing more dangerous. Former federal prosecutor, Ankush Khardori and Angelo Carusone of Media Matters discuss the implications. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': 9-Day Sprint! Vice President Kamala Harris visits voters across Philadelphia, asking them to choose her plans for economic opportunity, over Donald Trump's grievance-fueled, anti-democratic chaos. Battleground: Big Apple? Tonight Donald Trump is holding a packed rally at New York's Madison Square Garden, raising the obvious question: Why? Anne Applebaum and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join me to talk about the dark historical comparisons at play and why Americans should be very concerned about his authoritarian rhetoric. And, all eyes on Ohio. In the final stretch of his tough re-election campaign, incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown will talk about his race that could determine the balance of power in the Senate and whether anything might get done if Kamala wins 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': With just 48 hours to go until election day, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are driving home their closing message. The final NBC News presidential poll shows Harris and Trump are tied, locked in a dead heat, 49% to 49%. I'll break it all down with NBC News Senior Political Director Mark Murray. I'll also talk to the representatives who are leading the Democratic effort to highlight the threat of Project 2025 if Donald Trump is back in the White House. Rep. Dan Goldman and Rep. Stacey Plaskett are sounding one last alarm on how the right-wing agenda would undermine our government. Plus, Emmy Award-winning actor Mandy Patinkin is working to support VP Harris in her presidential run. He and his wife, Kathryn Grody, join me to discuss their get out the vote efforts. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Capitol control. Who will hold the majority in the next House of Representatives remains unclear, but Democrats are already gearing up for life in Trump's Washington. Rep. Nanette Barragan, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Rep. Barbara Lee, former chair for the Congressional Black Caucus, and Rep. Marc Pocan, chair emeritus of the Congressional Progressive Caucus will take us inside how Democrats will confront a second Trump administration. Never mind? Donald Trump's MAGA allies insist he has no plans to seek revenge. Brendan Buck and Ashley Etienne will Sound Off on whether they actually believe that -- because I sure don't. And Sunday Solace. This election has many Americans feeling frustrated, angry or even afraid. Bishop Gene Robinson and Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis will offer some reflections on finding hope for the future. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Chaos agent. From considering courts martial over the Afghanistan troop withdrawal to choosing unqualified folks like Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, Donald Trump is putting American national security at risk. I'll discuss why this is all so dangerous with Helene Cooper of the New York Times and Washington Post columnist Max Boot. The Big Payback. By nominating his personal attorneys to top positions in the Justice Department, Donald Trump is moving to erase its independence from the White House. Ankush Khardori and Anthony Coley join me to talk about how this might be part of Trump's grand plan to seek revenge against his enemies. And Beyonce 101. I'll take a deeper dive into Yale's new class on the mega-star with Daphne Brooks, the professor teaching the course. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': House of Pain. Republican House Speaker Johnson hasn't been able to get anything done without help from Democrats. So, expect the chaos to continue in the next Congress when he will have to contend with a razor-thin Republican majority, Donald Trump in the White House AND Marjorie Taylor Greene heading up the Government Efficiency subcommittee taking slash-and-burn advice from the DOGE duo, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. I'll preview the rough times ahead with a veteran lawmaker who's seen it all: South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn. Plus, more of my cable exclusive interview with former President Bill Clinton, who weighs in on where Democrats should go from here -- and how to win back voters. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart."

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Kash Crisis. Kash Patel, Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, who rails against the so-called Deep State and promises revenge against Trump's adversaries, passes the Trump loyalty test. But Senate confirmation is a whole other matter. Meghan Hays and April Ryan join me to weigh in. Tariff Threats: Trump has always been a misguided fan of tariffs with ever-changing rationales for imposing them. Now he wants to slap massive levies on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, this time to stem the flow of migrants and drugs into the U.S. The Washington Post's David Lynch explains the economic risks and how the American consumer could be the one paying the price. And the new Dem on the block: Representative-elect Derek Tran will talk about his super close, red-seat flipping victory in California, and what, if anything, he can work on with the razor-thin Republican majority in the next Congress. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Tyrant Toppled. Rebel forces now control Syria, after driving out its brutal leader, President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled to Russia, and President Biden ordered U.S. air strikes against ISIS targets in Syria this afternoon to prevent it from taking advantage of the power vacuum. I'll discuss what the significance of this is for the Middle East and geopolitics around the world with Jane Harmon and Senator-elect Andy Kim. They'll also react to NBC's exclusive interview with President-elect Donald Trump, including what he told Kristen Welker about U.S. participation in NATO. And Inside Man. As the Democrats try to regroup from the November elections, I'll ask outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison what he thinks happened, and what the next DNC chair needs to do to strengthen the party. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Hizzoner and the Donald. In my exclusive interview with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, we talk about his search for common ground with President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to crack down on migrants and sanctuary cities like New York; whether Adams will seek a pardon for his federal fraud charges, and his plans to run for office again as a Democrat. Exit Interview: California Rep. Barbara Lee will reflect on her 25-year congressional career, the votes that made her a human rights icon, and what she plans to do next. Trump's controversial pick for Health and Human Services Secretary heads to Capitol Hill this week to meet with Senators. I'll ask my political panel what RFK Jr's chances of confirmation look like, with new concerns brewing about his anti-vax connections.  All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Who's the Boss? Donald Trump insists he's the one running the show, not billionaire First Buddy Elon Musk, after the two nearly caused a Christmas-time government shutdown. Urgent plea. As President Biden nears the end of his term in office, we'll bring you an emotional plea for clemency for six men imprisoned for decades for a murder they say they didn't commit. One of those men and an attorney helping to make their case join me with a direct appeal. Gaetz of hell. Congress could release the ethics report on Matt Gaetz as early as tomorrow, as he talks about his dropped bid to be Attorney General and what he may do next. And Santa Clause is coming to town! Santa Larry will tell us what's on everyone's wish list this holiday season. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Tonight, America is mourning the loss of it's oldest living former President, Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100, in his home state of Georgia. Carter had been receiving hospice care since February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he lived with his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter. The former first lady died last November.  Tonight on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart" we'll honor the former president, remember his legacy and some of his proudest moments.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Tomorrow marks four years since insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, in an effort to keep Donald Trump in power. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, who was a member of the House and there that day, joins Jonathan Capehart to talk about that horrific day, and her historic new role in the Senate. Plus, Former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell reflects on that day, and how Trump's pledge to pardon the rioters could put his life in danger. And, despite a major snowstorm barreling into Washington D.C. tomorrow, Speaker Mike Johnson is urging colleagues to stay in town to certify the 2024 election. Melanie Zanona of Punchbowl News and former Rep. Donna Edwards join Jonathan Capehart to discuss this and Trump's controversial cabinet choices. All that and more on 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart'.

On this week's episode of "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart": Wildfires rage in Southern California, with damage estimates and the number of dead and missing residents going up. The president of the Los Angeles City Council, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss how his city is coping with the fires. Plus, president-elect Donald Trump is sharing his own MAGAfest Destiny. Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Rufus Gifford, joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss how Trump is not ruling out using military action to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland. And, immigration crackdown. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Jonathan Capehart to weigh in on a bill that will target undocumented migrants accused of minor crimes. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart".

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Deportation and Retaliation: President Trump slapped Colombia with major tariffs and sanctions today for refusing to admit deportation flights from the U.S. as the new Border Czar says he needs more money to get his job done. I'll ask Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, how far Congress will go to bankroll mass deportations and the rest of Trump's Imperial agenda. "You're fired!" Trump's executive orders are upending the federal bureaucracy and risk disrupting government operations that serve all Americans. Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join me to discuss the consequences of the President's war on federal workers. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Trumponomics: President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China go into effect Tuesday, with Mexico  and Canada planning retaliatory tariffs against the United States. Trump admits they may cause pain for the American consumer but says it will be worth the price. Rep. Suzan DelBene, member of the House Ways and Means Committee, explains the impact of what the Wall Street Journal correctly calls "The Dumbest Trade War in History." Lavender Scare: President Trump has embarked on an assault on LGBTQ Americans not seen since the 1940s and 1950s. His intense focus on transgender Americans is especially galling. I'll talk with Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, about how to protect the community from attack. The Purge: Trump, with an assist from First Buddy Elon Musk, is making good on his promise to decimate the federal workforce, even if it means breaking security rules. Former Rep. Joe Walsh and Ameshia Cross join me to talk about this assault on our democracy. And Thin ICE: Immigration enforcement is going way beyond undocumented immigrants who've committed violent crimes. Now, protections are being revoked for thousands of legal migrants. A view of the real-world impact with Dara Lind of the American Immigration Council. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Battling the Bromance. President Trump sings the praises of First Buddy Elon Musk in a new interview but Democrats at every level are fighting back, most effectively in the courts. I'll ask Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford about his recent legal victory and the stunning reaction from Vice President JD Vance. Then, I'll ask Rep. Becca Balint of the Budget Committee just how far Democrats are willing to go to stop the Trump-Musk agenda -- even if it means a government shutdown. Protest Vought: Russell Vought, Trump's Budget Director and key architect of Project 2025, is also now the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and already taking steps to undermine it. Rep. Maxine Waters, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, is not happy about any of this and she will tell us why. And, Oh Canada! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doesn't think Trump's joking about making Canada the 51st state. Why this and Trump's pronouncements on Gaza, Greenland, the Panama Canal and more are detrimental to the global order America helped create, with the Atlantic's Tom Nichols. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Dubious deadline. Elon Musk says federal employees must justify their job by Monday night or they'll be out of work. But even the leaders of the FBI and State Department are urging their staff not to comply. I'll discuss the chaos and the Democratic response with Rep. Jasmine Crockett and former Biden advisor, Mitch Landrieu. Blackout. The growing online movement to boycott major retailers abandoning diversity and inclusion initiatives. The Rev. Al Sharpton will tell me if this is an effective strategy. And a Bold Move. Three years ago tomorrow, Russia invaded Ukraine, but today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's willing to resign if it leads to peace. Amb. Michael McFaul will discuss this and the unwillingness of some in the Trump administration to admit that Vladimir Putin started the war. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart."

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Showtime. President Trump is set to give his first address to a joint session of Congress after a chaotic and cruel start to his second term, including his embarrassing Oval Office ambush of an American ally. Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins me to discuss how the Democrats will respond and how this week changed everything. Crackdown: Trump signs an Executive Order making English the country's official language, a largely symbolic gesture in a nation with 42 million Spanish speakers. I'll ask Maria Hinojosa if this is really about policy or just political theater. Plot Twist: As we count down to tonight's Academy Awards, Chris Witherspoon, joins me with his predictions and details on a surprise special guest. Hint, It's Kamala Harris! All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Cliffhanger. Congress is set to vote this week on Speaker Johnson's short-term funding bill with just days to go before a possible government shutdown. Rep. Brendan Boyle, the ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee, will tell me if Democrats will stand firm in their opposition and I'll also get his reaction to President Trump today refusing to rule out the possibility of a recession. Bloody Sunday. 60 years after the Selma marches that ushered in true American democracy, I'll talk with former Rep. Donna Edwards and Janai Nelson of the Legal Defense Fund about the state of civil rights today and Trump's assault on diversity. And Bad Science. The CDC plans to investigate a possible link between autism and vaccines, even though that theory has been debunked many times. Dr. Ashish Jha weighs in on that and new concerns over a measles outbreak. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Rebooting the Resistance. After a bruising battle over the Republican's spending bill and a split among the leadership, Democrats are taking the fight to MAGA territory, as a brand new NBC poll shows many voters are souring on President Trump's handling of the economy. The chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rep. Suzan DelBene, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut join me to talk about the way forward for their party. Putin's Playbook: Growing questions on whether the Russian dictator is ready to accept a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. I'll ask former Rep. Jane Harmon if Vladimir Putin is seriously considering a truce or just playing President Trump. And Minor Majority: House Speaker Mike Johnson needs every vote he can get with the Republican's razor-thin control of the House, so a key special election in Florida could make all the difference. I'll talk to Gay Valimont about her bid to take the seat of former Rep. Matt Gaetz. All that and more on "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Fighting Back. From massive rallies to running for office, Democrats are turning up their efforts to protest the Trump Agenda. I'll talk to two first-time candidates taking on long-time Republican lawmakers: Nathan Sage, who's running to unseat Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, and former One Republic base guitar player Tim Myers, who's taking on veteran California Rep. Ken Calvert. Easter Message. As the Pope makes a surprise appearance at Saint Peter's Basilica, President Trump marks the religious holiday by lashing out at his critics. We'll get a spiritual cleanse from the Chaplain for the U.S. Senate, Dr. Barry Black. Sounding the Alarm. Sen. Chris Van Hollen sheds new light on his trip to El Salvador to meet with a mistakenly deported Maryland man. Why the Senator says President Trump has triggered a constitutional crisis. And the Palmetto Potty-Mouth! Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina posted a video of herself berating a constituent who simply asked if she was going to hold a town hall this year. My political panel of Joe Walsh and Brendan Buck are here to discuss. 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 100 days. As President Trump nears that milestone, his poll numbers plummet in ways we've never seen before, with his approval rating lower than any other president at this point in their tenure. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove join in studio fresh from a protest on Capitol Hill over the Trump Agenda. What they expect from Trump in the next 100 days and from Congress when they return to work next week. Lessons Learned. Jon Meacham is here with a look at how history will record this moment and how Trump compares to his predecessors. And on our last show, a fan favorite returns. America's Aunt, my Aunt Gloria, is back to give us her unique take on everything that's going on. All that and more on the final episode of "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart."