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PBS News Hour - Brooks and Capehart

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Listen to David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart analyze the political news of the week. Posted each Friday by 9 p.m., the Brooks and Capehart podcast includes the full audio of every on-air segment. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Episodes

Brooks and Capehart on Elon Musk’s impact on the U.S. government and agencies

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

May 30, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on House Republicans passing Trump’s legislative agenda

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

May 23, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Middle East policy shifts

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

May 16, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on Pope Leo XIV’s potential impact on U.S. culture and politics

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the election of the first American pope and his potential impact on U.S. culture and politics, former President Biden's media tour and Supreme Court justices defending an independent judiciary. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

May 09, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on what voters think about Trump’s first 100 days

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including what voters think about President Trump's performance in his first 100 days in office, the issues Democrats are leaning into to counter the administration and Trump's order threatening federal funds for public media. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

May 02, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s reaction to public pressure

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Trump administration walking back decisions on trade and student visas amid public pressure, the FBI arresting a judge in Wisconsin and dysfunction at the Pentagon. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 25, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s faceoff with the courts

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's continued faceoff with the courts, if Republicans will begin pushing back against the president and Harvard rejecting Trump's demands. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 18, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s tariffs and reaction from the markets

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 tariffs and reaction from the markets, whether claims of insider trading should be investigated, Trump using executive power to go after critics and the legal battle over the administration's immigration policies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 11, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on the political reaction to Trump’s tariffs

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 sweeping new tariffs draw criticism from leaders on both sides of the aisle, how voters will respond to the move and Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking speech on the Senate floor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 04, 202510 min

Brooks and Marcus on political reaction to Trump officials using app to discuss Yemen plan

New York Times columnist David Brooks and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Trump officials sharing sensitive information on a commercial app, the reaction to the revelation, the state of U.S. foreign relations and President Trump’s bid for Greenland. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mar 28, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on how voters are reacting to federal cuts

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the mood on the ground from voters at town hall meetings, Elon Musk's prominence in the Trump administration and a prominent law firm and Columbia University comply with White House demands. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mar 21, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on the Democratic division over the stopgap funding bill

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Senate passes a bill to avert a government shutdown after a heated debate among Democrats, President Trump's latest tariffs and how consumers are viewing the economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mar 14, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on the implications of Trump’s altercation with Zelenskyy

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 public spat with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, if Europe can depend on the U.S. and new restrictions on the White House press corps. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 28, 20259 min

Brooks and Capehart on the implications of Trump’s altercation with Zelenskyy

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 public spat with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, if Europe can depend on the U.S. and new restrictions on the White House press corps. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 28, 20259 min

Brooks and Capehart on Republicans facing backlash over federal cuts

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including fresh tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, town hall backlash to major cuts to the federal workforce and how inflation could sink Republicans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 21, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on Republicans facing backlash over federal cuts

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including fresh tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, town hall backlash to major cuts to the federal workforce and how inflation could sink Republicans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 21, 202511 min

Capehart and Continetti on Trump pushing the limits of executive power

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Matthew Continetti from the American Enterprise Institute join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, President Trump and his allies making quick progress on their goal of "deconstructing the administrative state," Elon Musk gaining unprecedented access to information, Congress ceding power to the White House and the new DNC chair. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 07, 202511 min

Capehart and Continetti on Trump pushing the limits of executive power

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Matthew Continetti from the American Enterprise Institute join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, President Trump and his allies making quick progress on their goal of "deconstructing the administrative state," Elon Musk gaining unprecedented access to information, Congress ceding power to the White House and the new DNC chair. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 07, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s new tariffs and spending freeze chaos

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the confusing policy rollouts, contentious confirmation hearings and new tariffs marking the second week of this Trump administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 31, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s new tariffs and spending freeze chaos

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the confusing policy rollouts, contentious confirmation hearings and new tariffs marking the second week of this Trump administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 31, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on the busy first week of the new Trump administration

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the busy first week for the Trump administration, what President Trump has prioritized since reentering the White House and his pardon of Jan. 6 rioters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 24, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on the busy first week of the new Trump administration

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the busy first week for the Trump administration, what President Trump has prioritized since reentering the White House and his pardon of Jan. 6 rioters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 24, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on Biden’s legacy and what to expect from Trump’s 2nd term

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how the ceasefire agreement affects President Biden's legacy, his warning about an oligarchy in America, the confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet and what to expect in his second term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 17, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on Biden’s legacy and what to expect from Trump’s 2nd term

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how the ceasefire agreement affects President Biden's legacy, his warning about an oligarchy in America, the confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet and what to expect in his second term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 17, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s sentencing and what’s coming in his 2nd term

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President-elect Trump's sentencing in New York, Trump's comments about claiming Greenland and the Panama Canal and the state funeral for President Carter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 10, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s sentencing and what’s coming in his 2nd term

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President-elect Trump's sentencing in New York, Trump's comments about claiming Greenland and the Panama Canal and the state funeral for President Carter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 10, 202510 min

Brooks and Capehart on Johnson’s successful fight to remain House speaker

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Mike Johnson’s reelection as House speaker revealed a small but loud minority in his conference that could threaten Republican priorities, the reaction to the terror attack in New Orleans and President Biden blocking the sale of U.S. Steel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 03, 202511 min

Brooks and Capehart on Johnson’s successful fight to remain House speaker

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Mike Johnson’s reelection as House speaker revealed a small but loud minority in his conference that could threaten Republican priorities, the reaction to the terror attack in New Orleans and President Biden blocking the sale of U.S. Steel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 03, 202511 min
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