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Capehart

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Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how race, religion, age, gender and cultural identity are redrawing the lines that both divide and unite America. "Capehart" is a podcast from Washington Post Opinions, with conversations adapted from Washington Post Live events.

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Jan 17, 2025

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Episodes

Michael Steele, Part 2: What Republicans need to do about all "the KKK stuff" 22.11.2016

In part two of Jonathan's conversation with the Michael Steele, former chairman of the RNC, Steele expands on his explanation of how the country got here in the first place and why black Americans didn't show up for Hillary Clinton.

Michael Steele, Part 1: "Donald Trump is the freest president we've had in a generation" 15.11.2016

In part one of a two-part conversation with Michael Steele, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, talks about why President-elect Donald Trump will govern as a pragmatic populist.

Final election predictions, with Dr. Larry Sabato and his Crystal Ball 08.11.2016

Sabato’s Crystal Ball analyzes and predicts election outcomes and has been named as one of the most accurate predictors. Dr. Larry Sabato walks us through what to expect on election night.

The everyday trauma of being a black man in America 31.10.2016

As a mother who lost her son over "loud music" and a young man who survived being shot in the head, Lucy McBath and DeJuan Patterson discuss the pain of coping with the violence they've endured. This episode contains explicit language.

Export-Import Bank chief Fred Hochberg on jobs, 'good feet' and congressional hurdles 25.10.2016

Fred Hochberg, chairman of the Export-Import Bank, talks about Congress stalling the bank's reauthorization and being one of the highest ranking openly gay members of the Obama administration.

Knight Foundation president: We're in the biggest disruption to information since the printing press 18.10.2016

Alberto Ibarguen, president of the Knight Foundation, explains why the first amendment doesn't apply to the internet and what the foundation is doing about it.

This is the perfect escape from the insanity of our politics today. Meet Franklin Sirmans. 11.10.2016

Franklin Sirmans, director of Perez Art Museum Miami, talks about what it takes to build a 21st century museum and breaking down the walls that separate the museum from the community it inhabits.

Rob Reiner: We are living 'All in the Family' and Trump is Archie Bunker 04.10.2016

Rob Reiner, director, actor and activist, discusses how he thinks the media has failed, the position he dreamed about having in a Clinton administration and whether he's planning a move from entertainment to politics.

If you still hate Clinton and Trump after the debate, here's Evan McMullin 27.09.2016

Evan McMullin, independent presidential candidate talks about his dim view of Donald Trump and the politicians who support him, the need for a new conservative party, Black Lives Matter and the movie that inspired him to join the CIA.

Lonnie Bunch: Even if you're white, "the story of slavery is still your story" 23.09.2016

Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture talks about the museum from idea to completion, including his initial reaction to a man claiming to have Harriet Tubman's shawl.

Dr. Anthony Fauci: Forced to rob cancer research to pay for Zika vaccine push 20.09.2016

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discusses the urgency of funding Zika vaccine research and the possibility of an AIDS-free generation.

Nancy Pelosi: Never bogged down 13.09.2016

House minority leader Nancy Pelosi talks about why Donald Trump will never be president, the fight for Zika funding, and how she made it as a woman in politics.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Doing what needed to be done 06.09.2016

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz talks about the DNC email hack, her decision to resign as chair and the rumors around it, her recent primary victory and more.

Darren Walker: Using privilege to fight privilege 30.08.2016

Jonathan talks to Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation about how his being African American, openly gay and raised poor inform his work in the rarefied air of philanthropy, and more including privilege, black lives matter and dancing.

Wendy Sherman: The world can't believe Donald Trump 23.08.2016

Jonathan talks with Wendy Sherman, former U.S. undersecretary of state for political affairs, about Donald Trump's potential impact on US foreign policy, the U.S. president's unrivaled ability to launch nuclear weapons and more.

Michael Steele is no 'Pied Piper.' 16.08.2016

Jonathan talks with former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele, about why Trump is good for Republicans, the party's problem with race and Steele's time studying for the priesthood.

Preview: The mic check 11.08.2016

Get a flavor for the Washington Post’s newest podcast as Jonathan Capehart does a mic check with former chairman of the Republican Party Michael Steele.

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