THIS EPISODE: Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s legislation on invoking the 25th Amendment for future presidents, and Donald Trump’s recent behaviors, are analyzed by John Podesta, former counselor to President Barack Obama. Podesta tells Jonathan Capehart, ‘There's no question that Trump's behavior triggered Congress,’ on legislation based on a section of the 25th amendment that, ‘permits Congress to set up an alternative to the Cabinet to review if the president is fit to carry out the duties of the presidency.’ AND: Voter turnout is promoted by married actors and activists Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody in viral videos on how all Americans can help each other increase voting levels in the 2020 elections. Patinkin and Grody discuss this initiative, thelastweekends.org. PLUS: Sen. Mike Lee tweeting, ‘Democracy isn’t the objective,’ has been slammed by many politics experts, including member of The Lincoln Project, Stuart P. Stevens. Stevens tells Jonathan Capehart regarding the GOP, ‘It's just an amazing collapse of a party.’ NEXT: After 13 people including extremist militia members have been arrested in a domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, QAnon candidates coming to Congress and what many see as threats to our democracy from white supremaciest groups are discussed by Rep. Pramila Jayapal. ADDITIONALLY: Armed militias are believed to be possibly linked to the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Legitimate militias are legally under the jurisdiction of the president or a governor only, expert Dr. Erroll G. Southers tells Jonathan Capehart. FINALLY: Suspects in the Michigan governor kidnapping plot are compared to ISIS and Al-Qaeda by intelligence expert Naveed Jamali, who tells Jonathan Capehart that he believes authorities need to do more to address domestic terrorist threats. All this and more in this Saturday edition of AM JOY on MSNBC.

THIS EPISODE: Amy Coney Barrett’s opening statement, before her Senate confirmation hearings begin, is analyzed in part by Pete Buttigieg, former Democratic 2020 presidential candidate, on the impact Barret joining the Supreme Court could have on LGBTQ+ and other rights. Buttigieg also shares a special message in honor of National Coming Out Day. AND: Jaime Harrison discusses South Carolina U.S. Senate race opponent, incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham. Harrison tells Jonathan that in his view, ‘Lindsey Graham is a relic of what I call the old South. I'm talking about closing the book on that, and writing a brand new book called the new South.’ PLUS: Donald Trump has no chance of winning Minnesota in the 2020 presidential election, Rep. Ilhan Omar says. Election Day fears are also addressed. ALSO: Donald Trump faces new pay-to-play allegations detailed in a New York Times report that alleges that--despite campaign promises to ‘drain the swamp’--the president reportedly uses Trump hotels and resorts ‘as the Beltway’s new back rooms.’ Author and reporter David Cay Johnston joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss. NEXT: Trump’s Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett makes many LGBTQ+ activists fear a reversal of rights for their community, loved ones, and friends. Matthew Shepard’s parents, LGBTQ+ activists Judy and Dennis Shepard, and Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign, join us to discuss. All this and more in this Sunday edition of AM JOY on MSNBC.

The 2020 vice presidential candidates’ debate, between Democratic candidate Sen. Kamala Harris and Republican incumbent Vice President Mike Pence, will see Pence having to defend the record of the Trump administration, some experts say. AND: The South Carolina U.S. Senate race debate is discussed by Democratic candidate Jaime Harrison, who debated with the incumbent Sen. Lindsay Graham on Saturday night. PLUS: Donald Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis comes as members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have also caught coronavirus infections. Sen. Tim Kaine discusses the president’s treatment, Obamacare being under possible threat, and his belief that holding Senate Judiciary Committee hearings in person when it is safe is the only option. All this and more in this Sunday edition of AM JOY on MSNBC.