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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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June 28, 2026; 9am: Meanwhile, he has fixated on his own pet projects like his reflecting pool makeover and his White House ballroom, which the Washington Post reports will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars despite the president insistin... more

June 28, 2026; 8am: In one case dealing with the Epstein files, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was ordered to comply with the Epstein files transparency act and release unredacted versions of several files by next Thursday or explain why so man... more

June 28, 2026; 7am: Trump is becoming his own worst enemy, hurting his agenda and his party with his fixation on things like vanity projects and non-existent voter fraud, while ignoring real concerns like inflation. Plus, Trump scrapped a planned sig... more

June 27, 2026; 9:00 am: The ruling could cause the hundreds of thousands of children born in the U.S. each year to undocumented parents or those with temporary status to not receive automatic U.S. citizenship. If the Justices side with the administra... more

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Recent Guests

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Mike Lawler
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Susan Wild
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Hosts

Jackie Alemany
Host of The Weekend and frequent contributor to The Weekend program
Eugene Daniels
Co-host and panel moderator with emphasis on policy analysis and political strategy
Jaqueline Alemany
Host focusing on political analysis and investigative context

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 361 ratings
  • Eugene

    I am a straight woman, but I am in love with Eugene. Put him on any show, and you will find me listening all day. Love the show, love these people, and grateful for Clock It, too!

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    DontSayNothing
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unlistenable

    Unserious

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    Nonamefebnut
    Canadaa month ago
  • Jackie is so hard to listen to

    Jackie may be a great reporter but she is so hard to listen to. She has difficulty asking questions and when doing so her speech is stilted. Either she needs practice or should stick to reporting.

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    4
    Come On Now Too
    Canada2 months ago
  • What’s funny ?

    People being shot and killed in the streets is not funny. Fraud and corruption are not funny. War is not funny. Please, for the love of God-stop laughing.

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    justawnd
    United States4 months ago
  • Shows are not posted at least once a month

    The hosts say that the show is posted but once again it’s 3 pm on a Saturday and none of the three shows have been posted as a podcast. There social media coordinator takes to many vacations with no back up.

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Audience values in-depth policy context and real-world implications of political events.
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Some listeners feel the show has too much giggling and cross-talk.
Critiques often target audio balance and on-air dynamics.

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Because the judge wants an enforceable, sworn commitment that the fund is not moving forward, reducing the risk of later disinformation or backdoor actions, and to ensure compliance with judicial orders.
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Q: What are you looking for today as these talks unfold in Switzerland?
The guest outline emphasizes clarity on negotiating goals, realistic timelines, and ensuring that any agreement protects U.S. interests while addressing domestic concerns about affordability and security.
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Q: Why do you think District 17 in New York is so competitive, and how is Kate Connolly positioning herself against Mike Lawler?
Connolly frames the race around service to the district, emphasizes her national security background, and contrasts herself with Lawler's alignment with Trump, arguing for community-first leadership and outreach to unaffiliated voters.
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Q: What message will you drive home between now and Election Day to try to close that gap for Gina Hinojosa?
She emphasizes a practical, kitchen-table policy focus and broad coalition-building, arguing for energy and education improvements while highlighting opposition to the other side's culture-war distractions.
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Q: What is the White House's approach to the DNI and how should the role function within the intelligence community?
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weekend

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

The show offers sharp weekend and weekday political analysis with a focus on voting rights, redistricting, immigration, national security, and broader U.S. policy. Hosts feature rapid-fire reporting, on-the-ground segments, and expert interviews with lawmakers, journalists, and policy advocates to illuminate how federal and local dynamics intersect with ongoing elections. Notable strengths include a strong conversational mix of long-form interviews and live-panel commentary, plus a track record of bringing civil rights and democracy-focused perspectives into mainstream political discourse. The format often blends on-site reporting, policy analysis, and strategic messaging coverage, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights... more

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1. Chris Jansing
2. Todd Gloria
3. Daniel Rickenman
4. John Ossoff
5. Mike Collins
6. Kate Connolly
7. Mike Lawler
8. Susan Wild

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