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Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels and Jackie Alemany set the agenda for Saturday, Sunday, and the week ahead; fresh analysis of the week's biggest events.

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October 31, 2026, 9 AM; In Alaska, we’ve seen the efforts by the Justice Department to potentially block the certification of the Senate race results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan narrowly loses to Democrat Mary Peltola, over allegations Pelto... more

October 31, 2026, 7 AM; The White House said Trump is expected to make stops in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday. But just a day earlier, the Republican National Committee announced he was canceling scheduled rallies in those states and would opt instead fo... more

October 25, 2026; 9am: The Department of Justice has filed lawsuits in California and Alaska, laying the foundation to challenge the counting of ballots and even contest the certification after Election Day. MS NOW reports, “The Justice Department se... more

October 25, 2026, 8 AM; In order to achieve that win, both parties will need support from Latino voters. In 2024, Donald Trump made big gains among Latinos, winning 48%, according to a Pew Research analysis. In Texas, he did even better, winning 55% ... more

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Recent Guests

Stuart Stevens
Senior advisor at the Lincoln Project, Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign chief strategist and author
The Lincoln Project
Episode: Election Day Preps
Lucy Caldwell
Political strategist and former campaign manager for Joe Walsh in 2020
Episode: Election Day Preps
Mitch Landrieu
Co-chair of American Bridge 21st Century and former mayor of New Orleans
American Bridge 21st Century
Episode: Election Day Preps
Maria Teresa Kumar
MS NOW contributor and president and CEO of Voto Latino
Voto Latino
Episode: Election Day Preps
Vanita Gupta
Former Associate U.S. Attorney General under President Biden and director of the Center for Law and Public Trust
NYU School of Law
Episode: Election Day Preps
Annie Andrews
Pediatrician and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
Episode: Political Battle Over AI
Kevin Roose
Tech journalist, author and co-host of Machine Gods
The New York Times
Episode: Political Battle Over AI
Kabir Khanna
MS NOW director of elections and analytics
MS NOW
Episode: Political Battle Over AI
Becca Balint
Vermont congresswoman and member of the House Judiciary and Budget Committees
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Political Battle Over AI

Hosts

Jacqueline Alemany
Main host with a focus on political reporting and weekend analysis.
Jonathan Capehart
Co-host and lead panelist known for sharp political commentary.
Eugene Daniels
Co-host and regular contributor focusing on governance and DOJ-related analysis.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 377 ratings
  • Informative and Expert

    Thanks for stopping TV of White House after unconstitutional ban of reporters - freedom of speech is paramount!

    The Weekend is excellent, giving in-depth, long form interviews with experts in political science, government and world events. Camaraderie of journalists makes listening a pleasure, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie from Tijeras
    United Statesa month ago
  • More Commercials?

    Why does this “subscriber edition” have commercials? Obnoxious commercials even though I paid for subscriber edition. All In has commercials and now this? Please get it together.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Richard Miami Beach
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great news podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    a month ago
  • Highly entertaining

    Great team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nonamefebnut
    Canadaa month ago
  • And. Now What

    Thank you all for turning my/our attention to 360 of the past and its raw clarity on Now.

    Best of all, you firmly ask a clear question: : Now what? Will we, the people. blink shrug and “move on” or listen to learn and will “move toward” a courageous values driven in this NOW be a different tomorrow,?

    Rather than helping Pres to building the Kennedy center —

    How about building housing for homeless?

    Just saying..🌷

    Apple Podcasts
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    And 360
    United States2 months ago

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Many enjoy the panel dynamics and depth on governance and DOJ-related topics.
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Some listeners want a tighter control on cross-talk and clearer host enunciation.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Deciding Vote
Q: Can you talk about how high the bar is?
Taylor says denaturalization requires a high threshold because revoking citizenship has serious consequences, and argues that targeting specific people for investigation at political officials' request raises concerns about selective prosecution.
The Deciding Vote
Q: Miles, what do you think it portends for what we might see in a few weeks?
Taylor says the scale of No Kings events and early voting suggests a possible wave, and describes the events as a major get-out-the-vote effort rather than simply protests.
Election Interference Concerns Grow Ahead of Midterms
Q: Could you please tell the folks who are watching how secure mail-in voting is?
Perryman says mail-in voting is secure and argues that efforts to undermine confidence are intended to discourage voting. She recommends early in-person voting or drop boxes as alternatives and encourages voters to use official resources to check registration and track ballots.
Election Interference Concerns Grow Ahead of Midterms
Q: Skye, for people who might have missed it, what was your message for viewers as a witness this week?
Perryman says the administration and its allies are trying to interfere with the election, but voters and election workers are prepared. She urges people to check registration, register and make a voting plan.
Trump Corruption Message
Q: Where would you like Democrats to start if they take the House majority?
Greg Casar calls for an accountability and affordability agenda, including expanding overtime laws, lowering housing costs, providing universal childcare, banning stock trading by politicians and restricting super PACs.

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What is The Weekend about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A politics-focused roundtable series that blends sharp analysis with a lively, personality-driven tone. Episodes commonly feature lawmakers, former government officials, and seasoned reporters who dissect governance, DOJ actions, national security, and election dynamics, while weaving in real-time reporting from local communities. Unique strengths include a panel format with multiple viewpoints, timely debates about investigations and policy, and accessible explanations of complex issues, making it appealing to listeners who want both depth and engaging discussion. The show often balances heavy political topics with lighter moments and audience interaction, which can broaden its appeal to a broader audience of informed voters and policy ent... more

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2. Lucy Caldwell
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