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The Back Room with Andy OstroyJonathan Capehart on the Minneapolis Murder, Venezuela and Maduro, and Michelle ObamaPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart is a co-host of the morning edition of The Weekend on MS NOW. From 2020 until 2025 he was anchor of The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show on MSNBC. He is also an analyst on The PBS News Hour. He is a former Associate Editor at the Washington Post, where he was an opinion writer for nearly two decades.He was also deputy editorial page editor of the New York Daily News and served on its editorial board. His editorial campaign in 1999 to save the Apollo Theater earned the board the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial...
2026-01-101h 08
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig RobinsonTell Your Story with Jonathan CapehartPulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and MS NOW host Jonathan Capehart joins the show to discuss his memoir, Yet Here I Am. Michelle and Craig turn the tables and learn more about how Jonathan ended up in journalism— from his childhood shuttling between New Jersey and North Carolina, to his early career in the New York, and his experience as a gay Black man in media.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
2026-01-071h 00
Politics and Prose PresentsSusan Morrison — Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live - with Jonathan CapehartOver the fifty years that Lorne Michaels has been at the helm of Saturday Night Live, he has become a revered and inimitable presence in the entertainment world. He's a tastemaker, a mogul, a withholding father figure, a genius spotter of talent, a shrewd businessman, a name-dropper, a raconteur, the inspiration for Dr. Evil, the winner of more than a hundred Emmys--and, essentially, a mystery. Generations of writers and performers have spent their lives trying to figure him out, by turns demonizing and lionizing him. He's "Obi-Wan Kenobi" (Tracy Morgan), the "great and powerful Oz" (Kate McKinnon), "some kind of...
2025-10-1853 min
The People's CabinetHow Did We Get Here? Jonathan Capehart on Media, Leadership & the Fight AheadJonathan Capehart, co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, joins The People’s Cabinet to talk about Trump’s government shutdown, the state of American democracy, and how storytelling can bridge divides in today’s political climate.Capehart talks to Dan Koh about:Why the current shutdown feels different and how Democrats are finally fighting back to protect healthcareThe generational divide within the Democratic Party and why figures like AOC and Zohran Mamdani represent a new kind of leadershipHis viral Kamala Harris turkey video and what it says about authenticity in politicsLessons from his memoir “Yet Here I Am” on r...
2025-10-0747 min
THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEBreaking!!! Are the Feds Ready to Flip Rudy? + A Conversation with MSNBC’S Jonathan CapehartLast week saw the reemergence of Donald Trump as he pushed the Big Lie from Mar A Lago and the GOP leadership forced its members to get in line or get out of the way. Liz Cheney tried to push back but found herself in the crosshairs of Kevin McCarthy who instead of moving on from the election has made it the central theme of the GOP. Meanwhile, the SDNY has found itself with a treasure trove of dirt inside Rudy Giuliani’s hard drive. Could their appointing of a so called, “Special Master,” to sort through files be a sign t...
2025-09-171h 27
Work in Progress with Sophia BushWork in Progress: Jonathan CapehartPulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jonathan Capehart opens up about his extraordinary life and his latest book, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home.” He takes us from the tension of straddling two very different worlds—urban New Jersey and rural North Carolina—to the complexities of race, queerness, and identity in America’s shifting landscape. Plus, Jonathan explains why he feels obligated to share his opinions, even when others in his industry are blasted for doing the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-031h 01Drama QueensWork in Progress: Jonathan CapehartPulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jonathan Capehart opens up about his extraordinary life and his latest book, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home.” He takes us from the tension of straddling two very different worlds—urban New Jersey and rural North Carolina—to the complexities of race, queerness, and identity in America’s shifting landscape. Plus, Jonathan explains why he feels obligated to share his opinions, even when others in his industry are blasted for doing the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-031h 01The Back Room with Andy OstroyJonathan Capehart on his Terrific New Memoir and Leaving the Washington PostPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart is a co-host of the morning edition of The Weekend on MSNBC. From 2020 until 2025 he was anchor of The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show on MSNBC. He is also an analyst on The PBS News Hour. He is a former Associate Editor at the Washington Post, where he was an opinion writer for nearly two decades.He was also deputy editorial page editor of the New York Daily News and served on its editorial board. His editorial campaign in 1999 to save the Apollo Theater earned the board the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing...
2025-08-2355 min
Mick UnpluggedJonathan Capehart: Lessons in Truth, Connection, and Self-BeliefJonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, renowned opinion writer at The Washington Post, and a prominent anchor on MSNBC. With decades of experience shaping and shifting national conversations, Capehart is celebrated for his fearless pursuit of truth and authentic storytelling. As an openly gay Black man, he brings powerful perspective and empathy to every story he tells, drawing from lived experience to illuminate the complexities of identity, politics, and culture. Most recently, Capehart released his memoir, Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home, offering candid reflections on resilience, belonging, and the power of...
2025-08-1436 min
Mick UnpluggedJonathan Capehart: Lessons in Truth, Connection, and Self-BeliefJonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, renowned opinion writer at The Washington Post, and a prominent anchor on MSNBC. With decades of experience shaping and shifting national conversations, Capehart is celebrated for his fearless pursuit of truth and authentic storytelling. As an openly gay Black man, he brings powerful perspective and empathy to every story he tells, drawing from lived experience to illuminate the complexities of identity, politics, and culture. Most recently, Capehart released his memoir, Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home, offering candid reflections on resilience, belonging, and the power of...
2025-08-1440 min
Gays ReadingJ.R. Dawson (The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World) feat. Jonathan Capehart, Guest Gay ReaderIn the season finale of Gays Reading, host Jason Blitman reconnects with author and former college classmate J.R. Dawson to discuss her new novel, The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World. Their conversation explores the book's themes of grief, memory, and navigating life's inevitable transitions—while also diving into debates about ketchup, Chicago-style pizza, and music in their first chat in fifteen years. Later, Jason welcomes Guest Gay Reader Jonathan Capehart, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Yet Here I Am, who opens up about his lifelong relationship with books an...
2025-07-291h 20
Free Library PodcastJonathan Capehart | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for HomeThe Author Events Series presents Jonathan Capehart | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home
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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 hi...
2025-06-2359 minPolitics and Prose PresentsJonathan Capehart — Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home - with Susan RicePulitzer 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 lifeBefore 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...
2025-06-091h 08
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastJonathan Capehart: Finding My VoiceJonathan 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 eit...
2025-06-081h 09
The Michael Steele PodcastHow Jonathan Capehart Almost Sabotaged His CareerJonathan 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...
2025-05-291h 07
CapehartFirst Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. WillIn this final episode of CAPEHART, Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about the top headlines of the week including the latest with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy.
Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.
2025-01-1733 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. WillOn the final installment of Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy.
Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.
2025-01-1733 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Cat Zakrzewski, Jim Geraghty and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Cat Zakrzewski, Jim Geraghty and Jennifer Rubin about Elon Musk roiling EU politics, former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy and the ongoing fires in Los Angeles.
Conversation recorded on Friday, January 10, 2025.
2025-01-1038 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin about FBI Director Christopher Wray’s decision to resign at the end of the Biden presidency and the challenges Trump’s Cabinet choices face as they work towards confirmation.
Conversation recorded on Friday, December 13, 2024.
2024-12-1333 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart, Hannah Knowles, Jim Geraghty and Ruth MarcusOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Hannah Knowles, Jim Geraghty and Ruth Marcus about the bumpy process Trump could face in assembling his Cabinet and President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter.
Conversation recorded on Friday, December 6, 2024.
2024-12-0636 minCapehartSpecial Edition: First Look with the Post's Jonathan CapehartIn a special edition of First Look, the Post's Jonathan Capehart speaks with national political reporter Michael Scherer about Donald Trump's historic comeback to reclaim the White House. Next, Post opinions columnists, Megan McArdle and Eugene Robinson discuss what a second Trump term could look like and the new power structure on Capitol Hill.
Conversation recorded on Friday, November 8, 2024.
2024-11-1043 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Marianne LeVine, E.J. Dionne and George F. WillOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianne LeVine, E.J. Dionne and George F. Will about Trump’s quest for a running mate, the upcoming presidential debate and the legacy of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays.
Conversation recorded on Friday, June 21, 2024.
2024-06-2130 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Tyler Pager, Danielle Allen and Megan McArdleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Danielle Allen and Megan McArdle about Biden’s immigration executive order and the GOP’s aggressive investigations following Trump’s conviction.
Conversation recorded on Friday, June 7, 2024.
2024-06-0728 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Perry Stein, E.J. Dionne and Ramesh PonnuruOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Perry Stein, E.J. Dionne and Ramesh Ponnuru about the prosecution strategy that resulted in the historic conviction of Donald Trump, the political fallout of the verdict and its potential impact on swing voters.
Conversation recorded on Friday, May 31, 2023.
2024-05-3129 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Ishaan Tharoor, Ruth Marcus and Hugh HewittOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ishaan Tharoor, Ruth Marcus and Hugh Hewitt about the ICJ's latest call for Israel to halt military operations in Rafah, the ICC's decision to seek arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders and Nikki Haley's announcement that she will vote for Donald Trump.
Conversation recorded on Friday, May 24, 2024.
2024-05-2429 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Devlin Barrett, Jennifer Rubin and Catherine RampellOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Devlin Barrett, Jennifer Rubin and Catherine Rampell about Donald Trump’s week in court, the two upcoming presidential debates and President Biden’s strategy in battleground states.
Conversation recorded on Friday, May 17, 2024.
2024-05-1731 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Eugene Robinson and George F. WillOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about Biden’s threat to cut off offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah, the Biden administration’s Mideast strategy and the latest failed attempt to oust Mike Johnson as House Speaker.
Conversation recorded on Friday, May 10, 2024.
2024-05-1031 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Marianna Sotomayor, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jason WillickOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jason Willick about Mike Johnson’s strategy to pass foreign aid, divisions in the GOP caucus, fears over a wider Mideast war and how Republicans are navigating the politics of abortion.
Conversation recorded on Friday, April 19, 2024.
2024-04-1930 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, William Booth, Josh Rogin and Max BootOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s William Booth, Josh Rogin and Max Boot about the al-Shifa Hospital raid, the Biden administration’s Israel policy and House Speaker Johnson’s attempts to pass aid to Ukraine.
Conversation recorded on Friday, April 5, 2024.
2024-04-0530 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Toluse Olorunnipa, Jennifer Rubin and Ramesh PonnuruOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Jennifer Rubin and Ramesh Ponnuru about President Biden’s financial edge over Donald Trump, the Democratic alarm over third-party challengers and the federal response to the Baltimore bridge collapse.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 29, 2024.
2024-03-2929 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Abha Bhattarai, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Abha Bhattarai, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about inflation concerns, Trump’s rhetoric on immigration and friction between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 22, 2024.
2024-03-2230 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Drew Harwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Eugene RobinsonOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Drew Harwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Eugene Robinson about the ruling rejecting the effort to oust prosecutor Fani Willis from Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case, the bill that could ban TikTok and Majority Leader Charles Schumer's call for new Israeli elections.
Conversations recorded on March 15, 2024.
2024-03-1530 min
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics PodcastHighlights From Biden's Post-SOTU Interview With Jonathan CapehartAfter President Biden's State of the Union Address last Thursday, he began campaign trip to four swing states, taking a policy-laden victory lap after a successful speech.
On Today's Show:Jonathan Capehart, associate editor at the Washington Post, host of the podcast "Capehart" and the Washington Post Live's "First Look," and host of The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show on MSNBC, talks about his interview with President Biden and other national political news.
2024-03-1400 min
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics PodcastHighlights From Biden's Post-SOTU Interview With Jonathan CapehartAfter President Biden's State of the Union Address last Thursday, he began campaign trip to four swing states, taking a policy-laden victory lap after a successful speech.
On Today's Show:Jonathan Capehart, associate editor at the Washington Post, host of the podcast "Capehart" and the Washington Post Live's "First Look," and host of The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show on MSNBC, talks about his interview with President Biden and other national political news.
2024-03-1421 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jason WillickOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jason Willick about President Biden’s State of the Union, Donald Trump’s third presidential nomination and where Nikki Haley's voters turn now.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 8, 2024.
2024-03-0829 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Toluse Orunnipa, Robert Kagan and Josh RoginOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Orunnipa, Robert Kagan and Josh Rogin about President Biden and Donald Trump's border visits, Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats, 'eroding' support for Ukraine across the U.S. and more.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 1, 2024.
2024-03-0130 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dylan Wells, Max Boot and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dylan Wells, Max Boot and Jennifer Rubin about the Republican South Carolina primary, the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and the war in Ukraine.
Conversation recorded on Friday, February 23, 2024.
2024-02-2329 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Shane Harris, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh PonnuruOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Shane Harris, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about the 'mysterious' death of Alexei Navalny, Fani Willis' disqualification hearing in Georgia and the future of the Republican party.
Conversation recorded on Friday, February 16, 2024.
2024-02-1630 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Ann E. Marimow, E.J. Dionne and Hugh HewittOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ann E. Marimow, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt about the 14th amendment challenge to presidential candidate Donald Trump, the long-awaited special counsel report on President Biden that has renewed concerns about his memory and Republican unrest in Congress over immigration.
Conversation recorded on Friday, February 9, 2024.
2024-02-0929 min
Sixth & I LIVERabbi Sharon Brous, founding rabbi of IKAR, with Jonathan CapehartIn The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World, Rabbi Sharon Brous—named America's #1 Most Influential Rabbi by Newsweek and The Daily Beast—makes the case that the spiritual work of our time, as instinctual as it is counter-cultural, is to find our way to one another in celebration, in sorrow, and in solidarity. In conversation with Jonathan Capehart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, anchor for the "The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart" on MSNBC, opinion columnist at The Washington Post, and host of the "Capehart" podcast.
2024-01-301h 05
Pizza Pod PartyJonathan Capehart, Pizza AwakeningThere's pizza headlines and the topic is: Pizza and Lines. But first, our guest is Jonathan Capehart!Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. He’s Associate Editor at the Washington Post where he writes their PostPartisan blog and hosts “Capehart”, a Washington Post podcast. On television you can see him host The Saturday Show and Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart Saturdays and Sundays on MSNBC at 6pm.Jonathan discusses his pizza awakening in Italy, Mike Bloomberg's shoes, and why he might have to live in pizza exile.
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2024-01-2356 min
The Caring Economy with Toby UsnikInside the World of Journalism and Politics with Jonathan CapehartDeep dive into the dynamic world of journalism and politics with Pulitzer Prize-winning Associate Editor of The Washington Post, Jonathan Capehart. Join us for an engaging conversation as we explore his remarkable career and insights into the ever-evolving media landscape.
Jonathan Capehart has been a prominent opinion writer at The Washington Post since 2007, and he's hosted "Capehart," a weekly Post podcast, along with the weekly Post Live show "First Look," streamed on Comcast’s Peacock streaming service.
At MSNBC, Capehart anchors "The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart" and "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart," and hi...
2023-10-3030 min
Politics and Policy on the PotomacJonathan Capehart, Associate Editor at The Washington PostOn June 1, Mark Bloomfield had a conversation with Jonathan Capehart, a Pulitzer-winning Associate Editor for The Washington Post. Jonathan Capehart has been an opinion writer at The Post since 2007. He was a member of The Post’s editorial board until 2022. He hosts the weekly Post podcast “Capehart” and the weekly Post Live show “First Look,” which is also streamed on Comcast’s Peacock streaming service. At MSNBC, Capehart is the anchor of “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart,” which debuted on Feb. 18th, and “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart,” which has been on the air since 2020. His MSNBC special “A Promised...
2023-06-0128 min
First LookFirst Look with Jonathan Capehart, Jeff Sten, George F. Will and Eugene RobinsonOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jeff Stein, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about prospects for a compromise on the debt ceiling, new abortion restrictions and the growing list of GOP presidential contenders.
Conversation recorded on Friday, May 19, 2023.
2023-05-1928 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with Jonathan Capehart, Jeff Stein, George F. Will and Eugene RobinsonOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jeff Stein, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about prospects for a compromise on the debt ceiling, new abortion restrictions and the growing list of GOP presidential contenders.
Conversation recorded on Friday, May 19, 2023.
2023-05-1928 min
First LookFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about a possible Donald Trump indictment, the Fed's interest rate hikes, TikTok CEO's contentious testimony before Congress and Xi Jinping’s Russia trip.
2023-03-2430 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about a possible Donald Trump indictment, the Fed's interest rate hikes, Tik Tok’s CEO contentious testimony before Congress and Xi Jinping’s Russia trip.
2023-03-2430 min
First LookFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, David J. Lynch and George F. WillOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s David J. Lynch, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Russian assault of a U.S. drone and a rift among GOP presidential hopefuls on Ukraine.
2023-03-1727 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, David J. Lynch and George F. WillOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s David J. Lynch, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Russian assault of a U.S. drone and a rift among GOP presidential hopefuls on Ukraine.
2023-03-1727 min
The Michael Steele PodcastWho Is "The One" for 2024?: With Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara SetmayerIt's that time of the year again... welcome to the barbershop. Michael is joined by Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer for a conversation on all kinds of politics and crazy, touching on Ronna McDaniel's "loyalty oath," McCarthy's gift to Tucker "Tuckems" Carlson of January 6th footage, the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit and of course, 2024. Who will run if not Biden and why are Democrats so against voting him in a second term? Plus, will the GOP succeed in diversifying their base with candidates like Tim Scott and Nikki Haley? If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review...
2023-03-011h 06
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for August 12 with Jonathan Capehart, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Dana Milbank and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Dana Milbank and Jennifer Rubin about the FBI’s search of former president Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and the results of the Inflation Reduction Act House vote.
Conversation recorded on Friday, August 12, 2022.
2022-08-1230 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for August 5 with Jonathan Capehart, Amber Phillips, George Will and Ruth MarcusOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Amber Phillips, George Will and Ruth Marcus on Tuesday’s primary results and former president Donald Trump’s influence on candidates he endorsed.
Conversation recorded on Friday, August 5, 2022.
2022-08-0528 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for May 27 with Jonathan Capehart, Marianna Sotomayor, Hugh Hewitt and Dana MilbankOn "First Look," associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Marianna Sotomayor, Hugh Hewitt and Dana Milbank about the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the conversation surrounding mental health and gun control.
2022-05-2724 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for May 20 with Jonathan Capehart, Annie Linskey, Eugene Robinson and Josh RoginOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Eugene Robinson and Josh Rogin about the results of Tuesday’s primary election, the November midterms and the latest developments from Ukraine.Recorded on Friday, May 20, 2022.
2022-05-2028 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for May 13 with Jonathan Capehart, Damian Paletta, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Damian Paletta, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about the latest inflation numbers, the state of the stock market, upcoming midterms and the future of abortion.
2022-05-1328 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for May 6 with Jonathan Capehart, Robert Barnes, Ruth Marcus and George F. WillOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Robert Barnes, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, how it will impact the midterms and the effect of rising federal interest rates.
2022-05-0629 min
First LookFirst Look for April 29 with Jonathan Capehart, Dan Lamothe and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe and Jennifer Rubin on the latest news out of Ukraine, Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, and where the nation stands with COVID.
Recorded on Friday, April 29, 2022.
2022-05-0627 min
First LookFirst Look for April 22 with Jonathan Capehart, Karoun Demirijian, Ruth Marcus and Josh RoginOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Karoun Demirijian, Ruth Marcus and Josh Rogin about the latest from Ukraine, U.S. options to continue aid, and the recent striking down of the federal mask mandate.
Recorded on Friday, April 22, 2022.
2022-05-0627 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with Jonathan Capehart, Dan Lamothe and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe and Jennifer Rubin on the latest news out of Ukraine, Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, and where the nation stands with COVID.Recorded on Friday, April 29, 2022.
2022-05-0327 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for April 22 with Jonathan Capehart, Karoun Demirijian, Ruth Marcus and Josh RoginOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Karoun Demirijian, Ruth Marcus and Josh Rogin about the latest from Ukraine, U.S. options to continue aid, and the recent striking down of the federal mask mandate.Recorded on Friday, April 22, 2022.
2022-04-2227 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for April 8 with Jonathan Capehart, Isabelle Khurshudyan, Christine Emba and Charles LaneWashington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post opinions columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.
2022-04-0827 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for April 1 with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, David Von Drehle and Jennifer RubinWashington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post opinions columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.Conversation recorded on Friday April 1, 2022.
2022-04-0826 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Amber Phillips, E.J. Dionne and Hugh HewittWashington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.
2022-03-2527 min
Close Up"Life Out Loud": Family of Choice - Margaret Cho, Don Lemon, Jonathan CapehartOn a new episode of ABC's "Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson," LZ explores the idea of chosen family with comedian and actress Margaret Cho, CNN's Don Lemon and the Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart. Honored as a Best New Podcast of 2021 by Spotify, "Life Out Loud" features thought-provoking, poignant and engaging conversations with some of the most influential and inspirational people in the LGBTQ+ community. Award-winning journalist LZ Granderson draws from his own experience as a gay, Black father. This season's topics have included faith, trans acceptance, and community. Guests have included Ariana DeBose, Chasten Buttigieg, Ts...
2022-03-121h 03
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Damian Paletta, Megan McArdle & Eugene RobinsonWashington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else on Friday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
2022-03-1127 min
Life Out Loud with LZ GrandersonFamily of Choice | Margaret Cho, Don Lemon, Jonathan CapehartWho is your chosen family? In this week's episode of Life Out Loud, Margaret Cho confirms all comedians really do know each other. Cho pays homage to the peers and mentors who have gotten her through and talks about how a queer hookup can lead to a lasting friendship. She also explains why being a good friend is a solid career move. That's also a theme in LZ's kiki with two of his own dear friends, CNN's Don Lemon and the Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart. The three journalists talk about rising to the top of their field as black ga...
2022-03-031h 03
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne & Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about the latest updates from Ukraine and the state of U.S. sanctions against Russia.
2022-02-2525 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Ashley Parker, Hugh Hewitt & Eugene RobinsonOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ashley Parker, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about the continuing situation on the Ukraine border, inflation and the former president’s documents kept at Mar-A-Lago.
2022-02-1126 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus & George F. WillOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about the January jobs report, the latest on Ukraine and the recent U.S. strike that killed the leader of ISIS.
2022-02-0429 min
iGen PoliticsJonathan CapehartJill and Victor are joined by journalist Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about finding your way in politics and journalism, how essential it is to have diverse experiences, and the need to chase opportunities. They also look at the importance of message discipline in governance, and the value of listening and staying true to your values while covering current events.
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2022-02-0257 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, E.J. Dionne, Karoun Demirjian & Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s E.J. Dionne, Karoun Demirjian & Jennifer Rubin about the evolving situation in Ukraine, potential Supreme Court nominees and the future of voting rights in Congress.
2022-01-2826 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Hugh Hewitt, Annie Linskey & Eugene RobinsonWashtington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about President Biden’s record-long press conference, his first year in office and the future of the voting rights.
2022-01-2127 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with Jonathan Capehart, Donna F. Edwards, Frances Stead Sellers & George F. WillWashington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post opinions columnists.
2022-01-1428 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, E.J. Dionne, Paul Kane & Jennifer RubinWashington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s E.J. Dionne, Paul Kane & Jennifer Rubin about the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the next steps for the House select committee investigation.
2022-01-0723 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Jacqueline Alemany, Donna F. Edwards & Charles LaneFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Jacqueline Alemany, Donna F. Edwards & Charles Lane discuss the future for President Biden’s Build Back Better plan and the latest updates from the January 6th Congressional committee.
2021-12-1726 min
CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 12/16: Jonathan CapehartIn this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jonathan Capehart answers a lightning round of questions.Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
2021-12-1601 min
Stay Tuned with PreetThe Reality-Based Community (with Jonathan Capehart)If Bannon and Meadows are convicted, what kind of sentences would they face? Could the January 6th Committee come to conclusions without interviewing particular witnesses? Preet addresses those questions from listeners, including one with a not-so-cheery answer: What is he most concerned about heading into 2022?Then, Preet interviews Jonathan Capehart, opinion writer at the Washington Post and the host of The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-reality-based-community-with-jonathan-capehart/D...
2021-12-161h 06
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt & Eugene RobinsonJonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt & Eugene Robinson about Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine, the growing Olympics boycott, the latest developments out of the Jan. 6 committee and the passing of The Post’s Fred Hiatt.
2021-12-1028 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Ruth Marcus & George F. WillJonathan Capehart sits down with The Washington Post's Dan Balz, Ruth Marcus & George F. Will to discuss Congress narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, how the omicron variant is impacting the Biden administration, the Supreme Court’s consideration of a Mississippi abortion law and much more.
2021-12-0327 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Charles Lane, Annie Linskey & Ruth MarcusJonathan Capehart sits down with The Washington Post's Charles Lane, Annie Linskey and Ruth Marcus to discuss the Build Back Better plan, inflation concerns and President Biden’s current approval rating.
2021-11-1927 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, E.J. Dionne, Damian Paletta & Jennifer RubinWashington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s E.J. Dionne, Damian Paletta & Jennifer Rubin discuss inflation and the recently passed infrastructure package
2021-11-1225 min
Joe Madison the Black EagleStarving For Voting Rights—Interviews with CNN's Chris Cuomo & MSNBC's Jonathan CapehartJoe Madison joins Chris Cuomo on CNN's "Cuomo Prime Time" and Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC's "The ReidOut" to talk about his ongoing hunger strike to demand action on voting rights from Congress and the White House.
2021-11-1013 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Donna F. Edwards & George WillJonathan Capehart speaks with chief political correspondent Dan Balz and columnists Donna F. Edwards & George Will on the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections and what they mean for the 2022 midterms.
2021-11-0530 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Jacqueline Alemany, Hugh Hewitt & Eugene RobinsonJonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden's proposed and the upcoming COP26 Climate Change Conference.
2021-10-2929 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Marianna Sotomayor, Donna Edwards and Hugh HewittJonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the Build Back Better plan, the government debt limit and the ongoing investigation into the January 6th insurrection.
2021-10-2227 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Charles Lane & Eugene RobinsonJonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists for a smart, inside take on the day’s politics.
2021-10-1528 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Donna F. Edwards & George WillWashington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart sits down with Dan Balz, Donna F. Edwards and George Will to discuss the infrastructure vote on the Hill.
2021-10-0127 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Anne Gearan, Ruth Marcus & Megan McArdleJonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden’s speech at the United Nations and the potential for a government shutdown.
2021-09-2426 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with Jonathan CapehartJonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss whether the Biden administration will pay a political price for the withdrawal from Afghanistan and Republican criticism of vaccine mandates.
2021-09-1728 min
Smart Funny TorturedJonathan CapehartPaul sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Jonathan Capehart to talk about being black, gay, finding the gray, and the day when America was as close as it ever was to realizing its national ideals.Jonathan Capehart is anchor of “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” on MSNBC. He is also an opinion writer and editorial board member of The Washington Post, where he hosts the “Cape Up” podcast and anchors Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” and a commentator on “The PBS Newshour.”Follow Jonathan Capehart on Instagram: @CapehartJFollow Jonathan Capehart on Twitter: @Capehart...
2021-09-0349 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Anne Gearan, Eugene Robinson & Jennifer RubinJonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the surge in covid-19 cases and the calls for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign.
2021-08-0627 min
AS THE MASSAGE TABLE TURNSListener ⚠️ : “White supremacist domestic terrorism we’ve been here before.” by Jonathan CapehartListener Discretion Warning ⚠️ Content provided by: https://washingtonpost.com articles by Jonathan Capehart • “This is white supremacist domestic terrorism. We’ve been here before.“ and “Hey boy you want to go see it hangin’?: A lynching Find me white Southerner’s view” Please listen to Jonathan Capehart’s podcast “Cape Up” Thank you so much for your contribution
2021-03-1835 min
AS THE MASSAGE TABLE TURNSListener ⚠️ : “White supremacist domestic terrorism we’ve been here before.” by Jonathan CapehartListener Discretion Warning ⚠️ Content provided by: https://washingtonpost.com articles by Jonathan Capehart • “This is white supremacist domestic terrorism. We’ve been here before.“ and “Hey boy you want to go see it hangin’?: A lynching Find me white Southerner’s view” Please listen to Jonathan Capehart’s podcast “Cape Up” Thank you so much for your contribution
2021-03-1835 min