History of Jonathan Capehart in Timeline

Jonathan Capehart is an American journalist known for his liberal commentary. He is a writer for The Washington Post's PostPartisan blog. Furthermore, he hosts The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC, solidifying his role as a prominent voice in contemporary media and political discourse.

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1957: United Church of Christ Formation

In 1957, the Congregationalist Church, which had founded Carleton College in 1866, merged into the United Church of Christ. Jonathan Capehart would later attend Carleton College.

1962: Civil Rights Sit-in at the University of Chicago

In 1962, a civil rights sit-in occurred at the University of Chicago, where Senator Bernie Sanders participated. A photo from this event later became the subject of a false allegation by Jonathan Capehart in 2016.

July 2, 1967: Jonathan Capehart Born

On July 2, 1967, Jonathan T. Capehart was born. He is an American journalist, television commentator, and blogger for The Washington Post.

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1993: Joins New York Daily News Editorial Board

In 1993, Jonathan Capehart joined the New York Daily News as a member of its editorial board. He was the youngest-ever member to be hired on the newspaper's editorial board at the time.

1999: Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing

In 1999, Jonathan Capehart was a key contributor to a New York Daily News staff entry that received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing. The series of editorials condemned the financial mismanagement of Harlem's Apollo Theater.

2000: Leaves New York Daily News to work at Bloomberg News

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

2001: Advises Michael Bloomberg

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

2002: Returns to the New York Daily News

In 2002, Jonathan Capehart returned to the New York Daily News, assuming the role of deputy editor of the editorial page.

December 2004: Joins Hill & Knowlton

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

2007: Joins The Washington Post

In 2007, Jonathan Capehart joined The Washington Post as a journalist and member of its editorial board. He also became a contributing commentator for MSNBC.

February 2016: Publishes False Allegation about Bernie Sanders

In February 2016, Jonathan Capehart published a false allegation about Senator Bernie Sanders regarding his activism in civil rights causes, leading to controversy and requiring refutation by the photographer of the event.

May 2016: Engaged to Nick Schmit

In May 2016, Jonathan Capehart became engaged to his boyfriend of over five years, Nick Schmit, who was the assistant chief of protocol at the U.S. State Department.

January 7, 2017: Capehart and Schmit Marriage

On January 7, 2017, Jonathan Capehart and Nick Schmit were married by former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder.

2018: Guest Hosting WNYC

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

December 13, 2020: Hosts Premiere of The Sunday Show

On December 13, 2020, Jonathan Capehart hosted the premiere episode of The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC. He also became the fill-in host of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell on Fridays.

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January 2021: Joins PBS NewsHour

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

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 Expansion

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