Jonathan Capehart

Washington, D.C.

Opinion columnist focusing on the intersection of social and cultural issues and politics

Education: Carleton College, BA in Political Science.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart has been a member of The Washington Post editorial board since 2007. He writes about politics and social issues, hosts the podcast “Capehart” (formerly named “Cape Up”) and anchors the weekly Washington Post Live show “First Look,” which is also streamed on “The Choice MSNBC” on Comcast’s Peacock streaming service. Capehart is also an MSNBC contributor and the anchor of “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” His MSNBC special “A Promised Land: A Conversation with Barack Obama” was nominated in 2021 for an Emmy for Outstanding News Discussion & Analysis. At PBS, Capehart serves as a commentator on “The PBS NewsHour” and is featured on the popular Friday segment
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Latest from Jonathan Capehart

'Citizen Ashe' traces the life and career of a tennis legend

Tennis great Arthur Ashe was the first Black man to win the Australian Open, the U.S. Open, and Wimbledon. Now, he is the subject of a new documentary, called "Citizen Ashe," directed by Rex Miller and Sam Pollard. (This interview with Miller and Pollard was adapted from Washington Post Live.)

December 21, 2021

Los Angeles’s anger at its homeless is what’s driving Karen Bass to run for mayor

Karen Bass's run for L.A. mayor is about housing the homeless and soothing the city's frustration.

December 18, 2021

Billy Porter on growing up Black and gay in America

“Pose” star Billy Porter joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss his memoir, “Unprotected,” and his journey from poverty to stardom. This conversation is adapted from Washington Post Live.

December 14, 2021

Charles Blow's memoir is now an operatic masterpiece

Two years ago, renowned trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard turned "Fire Shut Up in My Bones," the memoir of New York Times columnist Charles Blow, into an opera that debuted in St. Louis. But in September 2021, "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" made history as the first opera by a Black composer to be performed at the Met.

December 7, 2021

Michael J. Fox gets personal about Parkinson's

In his latest memoir, "No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality," veteran actor Michael J. Fox discusses how he's adapted to life with Parkinson's disease. This conversation was recorded in September for Washington Post Live.

November 30, 2021

Stevie Van Zandt's 'Unrequited Infatuations'

From touring the world with Bruce Springsteen to serving as Tony Soprano's right-hand man, Stevie Van Zandt discusses his 50 years in the entertainment industry in a new memoir: "Unrequited Infatuations." This conversation was adapted from Washington Post Live.

November 23, 2021

Billie Jean King writes her biography — again

Former world tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King is one of the most iconic athletes in American history. In a conversation adapted from Washington Post Live, King shares stories from her new autobiography, "All In."

November 16, 2021

Paris Hilton's fight against the 'troubled teen industry'

Each year, thousands of young people are sent to congregate care settings to address behavioral concerns or to receive psychiatric support. In a conversation adapted from Washington Post Live, Paris Hilton, California Rep. Ro Khanna and advocate Caroline Cole join Jonathan for a discussion about the "troubled teen industry," where abuse runs rampant.

November 9, 2021

Winsome Sears, a Black Republican, winning in Virginia doesn’t rule out race as a big factor

The GOP campaigns in Virginia played on White people's fears. Electing someone Black is no antidote.

November 7, 2021

John Legend isn't just an artist. He's an activist.

The singer talks about police reform, voting rights and his role as a Black artist in today's climate. This episode is adapted from a Washington Post Live conversation that originally aired Oct. 1.

November 2, 2021