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Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how race, religion, age, gender and cultural identity are redrawing the lines that both divide and unite America. "Cape Up" is a podcast from Washington Post Opinions.

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Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how race, religion, age, gender and cultural identity are redrawing the lines that both divide and unite America. "Cape Up" is a podcast from Washington Post Opinions.

    Ilhan Omar: 'Rift' between progressive, moderate Dems 'isn't as strong as it's being made out to be'

    Ilhan Omar: 'Rift' between progressive, moderate Dems 'isn't as strong as it's being made out to be'

    In a Washington Post Live event, Omar joined Jonathan to discuss the election, why Trump lost Minnesota and the future of the Democratic Party.

    • 30 min
    Raphael Warnock believes he'll win in Georgia. He tells us why.

    Raphael Warnock believes he'll win in Georgia. He tells us why.

    The senior pastor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s former church talks about how the rigors of being a minister have prepared him for the campaign trail, and why he thinks he'll beat Republican incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler.

    • 33 min
    Michael Steele, former RNC chairman: 'Donald Trump is the biggest block to the American Dream'

    Michael Steele, former RNC chairman: 'Donald Trump is the biggest block to the American Dream'

    The former head of the Republican Party explains why he endorsed Joe Biden, why he won’t leave his party and why he believes that in the battle of democracy vs. white supremacy, democracy will win.

    • 41 min
    Caroline Rose Giuliani, daughter of Rudy, says Trump 'has this echo chamber of lies around him'

    Caroline Rose Giuliani, daughter of Rudy, says Trump 'has this echo chamber of lies around him'

    Giuliani, an LA filmmaker, discusses her recent article encouraging people to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket. She says her relationship with her father "goes through ups and downs," but "I do think he's proud of me for speaking my mind."

    • 12 min
    Brittney Cooper explains why Trump is polling historically well with Black men

    Brittney Cooper explains why Trump is polling historically well with Black men

    Cooper, who teaches women's and gender studies and Africana studies at Rutgers, expands on her tweet that Ice Cube could be to 2020 what white female Trump voters were to 2016. "Both parties," she says, "have taken Black people for granted."

    • 35 min
    MJ Hegar wants to bring Texas values to the Senate. She says John Cornyn lacks backbone and courage.

    MJ Hegar wants to bring Texas values to the Senate. She says John Cornyn lacks backbone and courage.

    "The minute that John Cornyn went from being Texas to D.C., that's when his approval ratings plummeted," says Hegar, who considers health-care access and economic recovery top issues for Texans.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

dr.p4p3 ,

Excellent Interviews

One of my favorite podcasts for bringing brilliant political thinkers into my world. If you’re listening to the rest of the standard political/social podcasts, then you need to add Cape Up to up your polisci game.

nirmalajc ,

A Favorite!

Always thoughtful, smart, and kind. Capehart engages in real conversations that capture a big-picture political moment and an intimate, personal connection with guest, at the same time. He has a real gift as an interviewer, chooses great guests, and is just a pleasure to hang out with. I’m disappointed only when the episodes are too short!

Covington GA ,

One of My Favorites

This has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts. I appreciate the original line up of guests and topics. Great energy and focus.

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