The Weekend

Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, Jackie Alemany

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Booking Overview

A weekend political-news and analysis show featuring interviews with elected officials, former cabinet officials, advocacy leaders, and media watchdog executives. Agencies could credibly pitch senior political figures, public-policy experts, democracy and election specialists, and leaders with timely national stakes; booking difficulty is high because guests typically have substantial national prominence and direct relevance to the news cycle.

Metrics

Episodes: 544

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

pods@versantmedia.com

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Host

Jonathan Capehart - Journalist, political commentator, and editorial writer known for reporting and analysis of U.S. politics and public policy.

Eugene Daniels - Political journalist and White House reporter covering U.S. national politics, campaigns, and policy.

Jackie Alemany - Political journalist specializing in Congress, federal politics, and investigative reporting.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Elected officials, former senior government officials, national political figures, leaders of advocacy or public-interest organizations, and prominent media or policy experts with direct relevance to major U.S. political developments.
Required Achievements:  
Elected or appointed to senior government office, Leadership of a nationally recognized organization, National media or political prominence, Expertise in elections, democracy, public policy, or political communications

Recent Guest Discussions

Angelo Carusone - Election Misinformation, Political Rhetoric, Immigration Policy, And Media Coverage.

Pete Buttigieg - Democratic Strategy, Voter Priorities, And Campaigns In Competitive And Traditionally Republican States.

Skye Perryman - Democratic Responses To Election Threats, Voting Rights, And Legal Challenges To Government Action.

Joe Morelle - House Democratic Strategy, Election Integrity, And Potential Changes To Election Rules.

Recent Topics

Politics, Elections, Democracy, Government, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Weekend
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Trump Weighs Iran Escalation

July 25, 2026

July 25, 2026; 9am: As the Iran war drags on in its fifth month, President Trump is weighing options to majorly intensify the war. He reportedly met with top advisers and senior cabinet members to consider his options yesterday and warned a “massive attack” is to come. Meanwhile, oil prices have surged to $100 a barrel this week, with the national average remaining over $4 a gallon per tank. Representative Ro Khanna of California joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social m...

The Maine Convention

July 25, 2026

July 25, 2026, 8 AM; 601 delegates are gathering in Bangor for a nominating convention to decide between the two remaining candidates: former State Senator Troy Jackson and bio-science CEO Saundra Pelletier. Each candidate will give a roughly 5-minute speech before the voting begins. Executive Director of Maine's Democratic Party Devon Murphy-Anderson joins The Weekend to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @t...

Trump Faces the Press

July 25, 2026

July 25, 2026; 7am: It’s round two of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, months after the first one was cut short by the shooting. Trump used the opportunity to take personal jabs at the press and Democrats, and made a 2028 presidential bid “joke.” Plus, Trump’s speech comes amid efforts from his administration to threaten press freedoms. On Thursday, the Justice Department had to drop subpoenas it issued to New York Times reporters over security concerns about the new Air Force One gift...

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