
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 400 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

February 1, 2026; 9am: Protesters are filling the streets across the country, responding to the killings of two Minneapolis residents. And instead of trying to defuse the situation, President Trump threatened protesters and instructed federal agents ... more
Febuary, 1 2026, 8AM; In a Texas state senate race, Democrat Taylor Rehmet was declared the winner over Republican Leigh Wambsganss by double digits in the state's deep-red 9th district that President Trump won by 17 points in 2024. Democratic Nation... more
February 1, 2026; 7am: The United States-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, set to begin today, have been delayed for unknown reasons. A new study reveals up to 325 thousand Russian soldiers are dead, and up to 140 thousand Ukrainian fi... more
January 31, 2026; 9am: The Justice Department released more than 3 million additional pages of Jeffrey Epstein files as legally mandated by Congress. But Congressional Democrats were quick to disagree, pointing to the 6 million pages Deputy Attorney ... more
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Eugene Daniels is black gold, and Jonathan Capehart is my Santa, okay! The group provides intelligent commentary, knowledgeable guests, they’re not afraid to get rid of the sugar-coating, and they bring historical context to our current affairs. Their laughter makes the disheartening state of the country easier to digest.
This crew makes my weekend, and the news, so much easier to digest. I see some folks get irritated at the sirens, or the giggling, and I can understand that. Personally, I love the outtakes, the giggles, etc. I think it does its version of breaking down the fourth wall in a pleasant way. Ty!
Cut the childish giggling ! It really detracts from the conversation.
Literally had to stop listening to this podcast because there is entirely too much giggling that goes on.
While I am thankful to have a decent weekend news podcast to listen to, there is just entirely too much giggling that goes on.
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This podcast provides a sharp analysis of current events, particularly focusing on the political landscape in the U.S. The hosts engage in discussions about pressing issues such as immigration policy, healthcare, and the implications of political maneuvers, especially surrounding the actions of prominent figures like Donald Trump. With insightful commentary from experts and lawmakers, listeners can expect a dynamic mix of news coverage and in-depth explorations of the social and political ramifications of events shaping the week ahead. The conversation highlights both the challenges faced by immigrant communities and critiques of governmental strategies, aiming to foster a better understanding of the implications on everyday life and public... more
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