Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Capehart

Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly fired more than 20 employees from the Department of Justice who worked on cases involving January 6 and President Donald Trump's classified documents case. The DOJ confirmed it opened criminal investigations into two of Trump's repeated targets, former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey. Former DHS Chief of Staff, Miles Taylor and Former Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the FBI, Michael Feinberg join The Weekend to discuss the Trump administration's attempt at going after those who are at odds with the president. Plus, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in a press conference Saturday announcing that five other states are in talks to develop similar facilities modeled after Florida's new immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Ofirah Yheskel and Brendan Buck join The Weekend to discuss how the DHS is looking to ramp up its immigration policy.

Within the walls of the DOJ, there appears to be major unrest as NBC News has learned that Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino is considering leaving his job after a heated confrontation with Attorney General Pam Bondi over his frustration with how the Justice Department has handled the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weekend to talk about that and how the increased politicization of the Justice Department will impact the nation.Plus, Mahmoud Khalil also joins the Weekend to discuss his decision to file a claim against the Trump Administration after alleging he was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemite as the government sought to deport him because of his role in campus protests. Then Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin tell The Weekend how they've helped bring crime down in their respective cities to the lowest they've seen in decades.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the federal response to the flooding disaster in Texas, another round of tariff threats from President Trump and reflections on the life and career of David Gergen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the federal response to the flooding disaster in Texas, another round of tariff threats from President Trump and reflections on the life and career of David Gergen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the federal response to the flooding disaster in Texas, another round of tariff threats from President Trump and reflections on the life and career of David Gergen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Donald Trump's tariff pause is set to expire in three days. Not only is the administration far from reaching its 90 deal target, but it has yet to finalize a single trade agreement. Rhode Island Rep. Gabe Amo and Jared Bernstein join The Weekend to discuss the impact President Trump's tariffs will have on the economy. Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO, also joins The Weekend to discuss the organization's cross-country bus tour, aimed at opposing White House priorities that they believe will hurt working Americans. And presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins to discuss Trump's divisive rhetoric over this July 4th week and the state of our democracy.

MSNBC’s The Weekend anchor Jonathan Capehart details his new book Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home. The New Yorker’s John Seabrook examines his new book The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics are calling President Donald Trump's approach to immigration cruel after a new court filing by Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys argued that during Garcia's time at the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador he suffered psychological and physical torture. Also the first detainees have arrived at the Florida detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones and Immigration Attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg join The Weekend to discuss President Trump's immigration policy.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including the political fallout of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's total control over Washington and the state of American democracy on this Independence Day. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including the political fallout of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's total control over Washington and the state of American democracy on this Independence Day. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including the political fallout of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's total control over Washington and the state of American democracy on this Independence Day. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.S. Senate passed the first procedural vote on President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill in a dramatic late-night vote. The vote was 51-49, with all Democrats voting no. Brendan Buck, Molly Jong-Fast, and Nicholas Wu join The Weekend to discuss what's next for the bill and what it means for Americans across the country. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia also joins The Weekend to discuss President Trump's insistence that U.S. strikes completely "obliterated," Iran's nuclear program despite widespread disputes over that claim.

The U.S. Supreme Court handed  President Donald Trump a major victory, curbing court injunctions that halted his plans to end automatic birthright citizenship.  Michele Goodwin, Mark Joseph Stern, and NJ Attorney General Matt Platkin join The Weekend to discuss the SCOTUS ruling fallout. David Corn also joins The Weekend to discuss Senate Republicans' effort to get President Trump's massive agenda passed and get the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," to his desk by a self-imposed July 4th deadline. 

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including analysis of the Supreme Court’s latest decisions, the Trump administration’s claims that U.S. strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear program, and the results of New York City’s mayoral primary. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including analysis of the Supreme Court’s latest decisions, the Trump administration’s claims that U.S. strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear program, and the results of New York City’s mayoral primary. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including analysis of the Supreme Court’s latest decisions, the Trump administration’s claims that U.S. strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear program, and the results of New York City’s mayoral primary. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Pulitzer Prize-winner and co-host of The Weekend on MSNBC Jonathan Capehart shares stories from his life, career, and his hope for continued progress in America.

The Author Events Series presents Jonathan Capehart  | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home Tickets to the Montgomery Auditorium are now sold out, but you can still get tickets for the simulcast live screening in Room 108.  REGISTER In Conversation with David Brooks Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, editor, and TV host Jonathan Capehart on growing up, coming out, finding his voice, battles lost and won, and the path to a meaningful life Before meeting with success as a journalist, Jonathan Capehart struggled with his identity. Capehart grew up without his father and, as a child, lived with his mother in New Jersey and spent his summers living with relatives in North Carolina. Whether in the North or the South, Capehart had to contend with being told he was too smart or not smart enough, too black or not black enough. His was a struggle to identify and become. Yet Here I Am takes us along Capehart's journey, from his years at Carleton College, where he learns to embrace his identity as a gay, black man surrounded by a likeminded community; to his decision to come out to his family, risking rejection; and finally, his move to New York City and where he landed his first break in television news. Capehart, gaining confidence, eventually found his singular voice – as a writer, editor, and broadcaster – and used it to propel himself and the causes of others. Indeed, it was his voice that helped him find his place in the world, contemplating the complexities of race, place, reporting, and home. Honest and endearing, Yet Here I Am is an inspirational memoir of identity, opportunity, and purpose.  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart is anchor of The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show on MSNBC. In the spring, he will become a co-host of the morning edition of The Weekend on MSNBC. Capehart is Associate Editor at the Washington Post, where he is also an opinion writer. He is also an analyst on The PBS News Hour. Capehart was deputy editorial page editor of the New York Daily News (2002-2004) and served on its editorial board (1993-2000). His editorial campaign in 1999 to save the Apollo Theater earned the board the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing. David Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times and a contributor to The Atlantic. He is a commentator on ''The PBS Newshour." His latest book is ''How To Know A Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.'' His previous three books were ''The Second Mountain,'' ''The Road to Character,'' and ''The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement,'' all #1 New York Times bestsellers.  The 2024/25 Author Events Series is presented by Comcast. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 5/22/2025)

Vice President JD Vance attacked California's top Democrats during a visit to Los Angeles on Friday, accusing them of encouraging violent protesters, and even misnaming California Sen. Alex Padilla, calling him “Jose." made a whirlwind visit and left behind a political firestorm. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins The Weekend to discuss the impact of the military's presence and the ICE raids being conducted throughout the city. California Congressman Ro Khanna also joins The Weekend to talk about how lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are working to limit Trump's authority to unilaterally involve the U.S. in the Middle-East conflict between Iran and Israel.

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Iran bombs hospital in Israel. Social Security insolvency moving up to 2033. Mike Tobin from Fox News joins Tony from Israel. Jasmine Crockett Masterpiece Theatre. Listeria outbreak linked to Kroger. CNN’s Harry Enten polling regarding the Big Beautiful Bill. Fed holding interest rates. Press asks Trump about raising the minimum raise. More national guard troops to LA. Karoline Leavitt: President Trump will make his decision on Iran in the next two weeks. Itai Biran Consul for Political and Economic Affairs in the Consulate. Joining Karoline Leavitt presser in progress. It’s not what Trump says, it’s what he does. Carlson vs Cruz. Newsom saying Trump is hurting them from fighting forest fires. WashPo’s Jonathan Capehart lies about Sen Padilla. XX XY’s Jennifer Say doesn’t want to have an HR dept at her company. Cynthia Nixon’s son is on a hunger strike in support for Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not what Trump says, it’s what he does. Carlson vs Cruz. Newsom saying Trump is hurting them from fighting forest fires. WashPo’s Jonathan Capehart lies about Sen Padilla. XX XY’s Jennifer Say doesn’t want to have an HR dept at her company. Cynthia Nixon’s son is on a hunger strike in support for Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump hosted a military parade on the Army's 250th anniversary, which happened to coincide with Trump's birthday, as massive crowds took to the streets to march against the Trump administration and to declare that America is no place for kings. The dramatic day also included a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a Minnesota state lawmaker and seriously injured another. Law enforcement called the shootings politically motivated. Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason,  Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Steve Anderson, Retired FBI agent Rob D'Amico, former CIA director John Brennan and former U.S. Attorney in Michigan, Barbara McQuade join The Weekend to discuss the dramatic events of the last 24 hours.

Among the backdrop of Trump's military parade, thousands of "No Kings" protests are expected today -- two of the protest organizers slam Trump's threat of heavy force against protesters. Plus, there's growing concerns about the politicization of the U.S. military after uniformed soldiers cheered and booed in reaction to the President's political statements at a speech at Fort Bragg. Retired Army Lieutenant General Steff Twitty, Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Rob D'Amico, and the WSJ's Nancy Youssef join The Weekend.

Critics are accusing President Donald Trump of assaulting America's democracy after he commandeered the National Guard and deployed Marines to California amid mostly peaceful protests against immigration raids. Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a cabinet member's press conference in his state of California and handcuffed after trying to ask a question. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History at New York University, joins The Weekend to discuss how similar actions played out in autocratic regimes throughout history.

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Israel's attack and Iran's response has Washington and the rest of the world concerned about war between the two regional powers and the Trump administration's response to protests against immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Israel's attack and Iran's response has Washington and the rest of the world concerned about war between the two regional powers and the Trump administration's response to protests against immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Israel's attack and Iran's response has Washington and the rest of the world concerned about war between the two regional powers and the Trump administration's response to protests against immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles after clashes between protestors and immigration agents. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the move saying "it will only escalate tensions. Max Boot and Anthony Coley join The Weekend to discuss the protests and the administration's response. 

Jonathan Capehart is a fixture of the American media scene. You find him hosting weekends on MSNBC. He talks politics with David Brooks on “PBS Newshour.” He is a columnist for The Washington Post. But long before he reached this level of visibility, he spent years trying to find his place in a world that didn't seem to know what he was. He grew up without his father, dealt with issues of race and identity even as they changed around him, was told he was either too smart or not smart enough, and even that he was either too Black or not Black enough. It was an internship at "The Today Show" that changed his fortunes and set him on the path to achieving his dreams. In his new memoir, Yet Here I Am, Capehart relates his journey to find his place as a gay, Black man, dealing with family, facing his fears, failing and succeeding along the way. Join us for an in-depth talk with a leading media voice and learn about how he found his voice and his place in modern America. * Note: This podcast may contain explicit language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's relationship implodes publicly online in a very personal way. At the center of their dispute is President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which Musk said was a "disgusting abomination." David Jolly and Yemisi Egbewole joins the Weekend to discuss what this could mean for the GOP in the midterms. Plus -- Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyer reacts to the federal charges filed against him.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the clash between President Trump and Elon Musk, Trump's latest comments about Putin's war in Ukraine and the Democrats' big problem and how to fix it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the clash between President Trump and Elon Musk, Trump's latest comments about Putin's war in Ukraine and the Democrats' big problem and how to fix it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the clash between President Trump and Elon Musk, Trump's latest comments about Putin's war in Ukraine and the Democrats' big problem and how to fix it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ali Velshi is joined by co-host of ‘The Weekend' on MSNBC Jonathan Capehart, fmr. Republican Congressman Joe Walsh, candidate for U.S. Senator in South Carolina Annie Andrews, staff writer at The Atlantic Adam Serwer,

Jonathan Capehart discusses his extremely awkward first encounter with Rev. Al Sharpton and the nature of their contentious relationship. Plus, Jonathan talks about his work to save the NY Apollo Theater and the importance of holding elected officials accountable. Check out Jonathan Capehart's memoir here: https://www.amazon.com/Yet-Here-Am-Lessons-Search/dp/1538767066

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Elon Musk's legacy as his time in the White House comes to an end, members of Congress facing more pushback from voters over the Trump agenda, the president's controversial pardons and Russia's attacks on Ukraine intensifying. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Elon Musk's legacy as his time in the White House comes to an end, members of Congress facing more pushback from voters over the Trump agenda, the president's controversial pardons and Russia's attacks on Ukraine intensifying. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jonathan Capehart made Michael Steele put on a button-down for this interview, so you know it got real, fast. Jonathan joins the podcast to discuss his extremely awkward first encounter with Rev. Al Sharpton and the nature of their contentious relationship, Jonathan's work to save the NY Apollo Theater that led to his Pulitzer win and the time he self-sabotaged so badly that he ran out of a job interview with Bloomberg. Plus, Jonathan tells the story of coming out to his mom (and why it's important to hide your porn well, folks), his decision to resign from the Washington Post Editorial Board and the advice he'd give his younger self. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Jonathan Capehart's memoir here: https://www.amazon.com/Yet-Here-Am-Lessons-Search/dp/1538767066 Follow Jonathan Capehart @CapehartJ Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Federal judges have now ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of wrongfully deported migrants, but they're continuing to disregard due process. Plus, six months after the 2024 election, Democrats finally show signs of fighting back. And, our friend and colleague Jonathan Capehart's new book “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home” is officially out! He recounts stories from his life and finding his voice.

The city of Chicago is currently under investigation by the DOJ for its "diversity" hiring practice. Mayor Brandon Johnson joins The Weekend to discuss the investigation and how the city plans to stand up to Trump. Rep. Joe Neguse also joins the show to express concerns over President Donald Trump's dinner for investors of his Trump Meme Coin.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including House Republicans pass President Trump's budget plan, the administration’s latest move against Harvard University and Trump's meeting with South Africa's president. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including House Republicans pass President Trump's budget plan, the administration’s latest move against Harvard University and Trump's meeting with South Africa's president. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats say the CBO finds Trump's budget bill contains $500 billion in Medicare cuts. Also, Senate Democrats question Trump's IRS pick on ethical issues. Plus, Reuters reports $98 million in U.S. food aid is rotting in warehouses after the Trump-Musk cuts to USAID. And Jonathan Capehart discusses his new memoir, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from A Black Man's Search for Home.” Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jonathan Landay, and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump makes a personal pitch to House Republicans on Capitol Hill, pushing his sweeping tax and spending cuts bill. Deadly tornadoes spark scrutiny of FEMA's preparedness as the White House overhauls the agency and slashes its staffing. Plus, Jonathan Capehart reflects on the life lessons and revelations chronicled in his new memoir. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Friday nights, you see Jonathan Capehart alongside David Brooks discussing the big political stories of the week. But it was a long journey that led him to the News Hour. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new memoir, "Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jonathan Capehart, associate editor at The Washington Post, co-host of the morning edition of The Weekend on MSNBC, contributor, PBS NewsHour and author of Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home (Grand Central Publishing, 2025), talks about his personal new book, which includes stories from his upbringing and his early career at WNYC, plus the latest national political news.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trip to the Middle East and his policy shifts in the region, Qatar’s luxury plane gift, the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship hearing, talks of an immigration reality show and the administration investigating James Comey. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders