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LAS14

(15,537 posts) Fri Aug 1, 2025, 08:48 PM Aug 2025

I've been waiting for this!!! He resigned from WaPo and explained why, no holds barred. I saw it on The Newshour. Sorry, no link.

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Let's hear it for Jonathan Capehart!!!! (Original Post) LAS14 Aug 2025 OP

Yes, his resume is full of credentials Deuxcents Aug 2025 #2

Vid posted here last nite dweller Aug 2025 #3

Here's the video with his explanation that aired on MSNBC last night: Rhiannon12866 Aug 2025 #5

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1. I like him also. Always good to see journalists with principles. I think he will do well.

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 08:50 PM

Aug 2025

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2. Yes, his resume is full of credentials

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 08:52 PM

Aug 2025

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3. Vid posted here last nite

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 08:53 PM

Aug 2025

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4. For your viewing pleasure....at the end he discusses his leaving, but all is good.

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 08:55 PM

Aug 2025

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5. Here's the video with his explanation that aired on MSNBC last night:

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 11:33 PM

Aug 2025

'The First Amendment demands it': Capehart reflects on his decision to leave The Washington Post - The Last Word - MSNBC
https://www.democraticunderground.com/132153609