Conversations hosted by Jonathan Capehart (2024)

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart hosts 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, June 7 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

By Washington Post LiveJune 14, 2024

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart hosts 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, June 7 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

By Washington Post LiveJune 7, 2024

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart hosts 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, May 31 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

By Washington Post LiveMay 31, 2024

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart hosts 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, May 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

By Washington Post LiveMay 24, 2024

Actor Hoa Xuande stars in the new espionage thriller “The Sympathizer” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the Vietnam War. On Wednesday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET, the breakout star joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to talk about playing a double agent in the miniseries, exploring the Vietnamese perspective of the war and his journey from Australia to Hollywood.

By Washington Post LiveMay 22, 2024

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart hosts 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, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

By Washington Post LiveMay 17, 2024

Biden warns Netanyahu over a Rafah invasion. A rift between the White House and congressional Republicans on Israel. Mike Johnson survives another attempt to oust him as House speaker. On Friday, May 10 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from White House reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb followed by a roundtable discussion with opinions columnists Eugene Robinson and George F. Will.

By Washington Post LiveMay 10, 2024

A showdown in Congress over Ukraine and Israel aid. Mike Johnson’s speakership on the line. The Biden administration’s dilemma in the Mideast. On April 19 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from Congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor followed by a roundtable discussion with opinions columnists Ramesh Ponnuru and Jason Willick.

By Washington Post LiveApril 19, 2024

The escalating humanitarian toll in the Israeli-Gaza war. President Biden’s support for Israel. Aid for Ukraine remains stalled in Congress. On April 5 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from London bureau chief William Booth on the war, followed by a roundtable discussion with opinions columnists Max Boot and Josh Rogin.

By Washington Post LiveApril 5, 2024

Alex Edelman is a comedian and writer known for exploring his Jewish identity and upbringing in his stand-up routines. On Wednesday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Edelman joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to talk about his new special “Just for Us,” addressing antisemitism through humor and the advice he has received from comedic giants like Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld.

By Washington Post LiveApril 3, 2024

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart hosts 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 29 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

By Washington Post LiveMarch 29, 2024

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart hosts 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 22 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

By Washington Post LiveMarch 22, 2024

Regina King stars as Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to be elected to Congress, in the new biopic “Shirley.” On Tuesday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. ET, the Academy Award-winning actor joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to share her 15-year journey to bring this story to life, the Congresswoman’s trailblazing presidential campaign in 1972 and Chisholm’s lasting impact on American history.

By Washington Post LiveMarch 19, 2024

The House passes a bill that could eventually ban TikTok in the United States. President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump gear up for a 2024 presidential rematch. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer calls for new Israeli elections. On March 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from technology reporter Drew Harwell, followed by a roundtable discussion with opinions columnists Ramesh Ponnuru and Eugene Robinson.

By Washington Post LiveMarch 15, 2024

President Biden makes his case for four more years to the American people in his State of the Union address. Donald Trump clears the field for the Republican presidential nomination. Sweden joins NATO in a historic expansion. On March 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of The Early 202 newsletter, followed by a roundtable discussion with opinions columnists Hugh Hewitt and Jason Willick.

By Washington Post LiveMarch 8, 2024

President Biden and Donald Trump make dueling border visits. Mitch McConnell announces he will step down as Republican Senate leader. Ukraine looks to the West for its survival. On March 1 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from White House bureau chief Toluse Olorunnipa followed by a roundtable discussion with editor at large Robert Kagan and opinions columnist Josh Rogin.

By Washington Post LiveMarch 1, 2024

Nikki Haley stakes her claim in her home state in the 2024 presidential contest. Russia regains momentum in the war in Ukraine. The West weighs responses to the death of prominent Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. On Friday, Feb. 23 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from campaign reporter Dylan Wells followed by a roundtable discussion with opinions columnists Max Boot and Jennifer Rubin.

By Washington Post LiveFebruary 23, 2024

Russia’s capabilities in space. Donald Trump’s first criminal trial. The former president threatens to undermine NATO. On Friday, Feb. 16 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from intelligence and national security reporter Shane Harris followed by a roundtable discussion with associate editor Ruth Marcus and opinions columnist Ramesh Ponnuru.

By Washington Post LiveFebruary 16, 2024

The Supreme Court hears a historic 14th amendment challenge to presidential candidate Donald Trump. A long-awaited special counsel report on Biden’s handling of classified documents renews concerns about the president’s memory. Republican unrest in Congress over immigration. On Friday, Feb. 9 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart for analysis from Supreme Court correspondent Ann Marimow followed by a roundtable discussion with opinions columnists E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt.

By Washington Post LiveFebruary 9, 2024

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars in the new film, “Origin,” a narrative interpretation of Isabel Wilkerson’s book, “Caste,” about the intersections of social hierarchies and race. On Friday, Feb. 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET, the award-winning actor joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the lessons “Origin” has for America today, working with director Ava DuVernay and her own career.

By Washington Post LiveFebruary 2, 2024