Saturdays & Sundays with Jonathan Capehart

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': 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.”

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Pentagon Purge. In a late night social media post, President Trump fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's highest ranking military officer, and other high-ranking officials, possibly making way for people more loyal to Trump than the Constitution. Chris Meagher, former Biden Defense Department official, will explain why this is alarming. New Musk Ultimatum. Hours after President Trump called on him to "get more aggressive" today, First Buddy Elon Musk issued a new directive to the federal workforce: Tell me what you did last week or you're fired. Two federal employees caught up in all this chaos join the show with their stories. And scare tactic. The top prosecutor for Washington, D.C., wants an explanation from Rep. Robert Garcia of his comments on Trump and Musk by next week. Rep. Garcia joins me to tell me how he'll respond. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

On this week's episode of “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart”: President Jimmy Carter’s casket traveled through his beloved home state of Georgia today, arriving at the Carter Center, where he will lie in repose until Tuesday. Jeremy Bash and presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky join Jonathan Capehart to remember the late president’s often underestimated legacy. Plus, Rep. Mike Johnson narrowly holds onto the Speaker’s gavel, but not without some GOP drama. Rep. Robert Garcia of California weighs in on how president-elect Donald Trump had to jump in to help Johnson win, and the role Democrats will play in the new Congress. And, growing concerns over domestic terrorism. In the wake of two deadly incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas, all eyes are on Washington D.C. as security preparations are underway for upcoming major events including Trump’s inauguration. All that and more on “The Saturday 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.”