Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jonathan Capehart

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 1, 2025

Discover the career path of Jonathan Capehart, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jonathan Capehart is an American journalist and liberal commentator. He is a writer for The Washington Post's PostPartisan blog and the host of The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC. Capehart is known for his liberal viewpoints and commentary on political and social issues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: Joins New York Daily News Editorial Board

In 1993, Jonathan Capehart became a member of the New York Daily News' editorial board. He was the youngest person ever to hold that position.

2000: Leaves New York Daily News for Bloomberg News

In 2000, Jonathan Capehart departed from the New York Daily News to begin working at Bloomberg News.

2001: Advises Michael Bloomberg's Mayoral Campaign

In 2001, Jonathan Capehart advised and wrote speeches for Michael Bloomberg during his campaign for New York City mayor.

2002: Returns to New York Daily News

In 2002, Jonathan Capehart returned to the New York Daily News. He served as deputy editor of the editorial page.

December 2004: Joins Hill & Knowlton

In December 2004, Jonathan Capehart became a Senior Vice President and senior counselor of public affairs at Hill & Knowlton, a global public relations company.

2007: Joins The Washington Post

In 2007, Jonathan Capehart joined The Washington Post as a journalist and became a member of its editorial board.

2018: Guest Hosting on WNYC Radio

In 2018, Jonathan Capehart began guest hosting the WNYC radio show Midday on WNYC, formerly known as The Leonard Lopate Show.

December 13, 2020: Hosts The Sunday Show Premiere on MSNBC

On December 13, 2020, Jonathan Capehart hosted the premiere episode of "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart" on MSNBC.

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January 2021: Joins PBS NewsHour

In January 2021, Jonathan Capehart began appearing on the PBS NewsHour, replacing Mark Shields in the Friday political commentary segment.

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March 30, 2022: Named Associate Editor of The Washington Post

On March 30, 2022, Jonathan Capehart was named an associate editor of The Washington Post.

February 2023: The Sunday Show Expanded with Saturday Edition

In February 2023, Capehart's The Sunday Show was expanded with a Saturday edition, "The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart", which was sometimes promoted as "The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart".

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