Highly anticipated ‘Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza’ will debut on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 PM
Washington, D.C. (October 28, 2024) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) announced today several details about the independent media platform’s upcoming season of original programming, airing on linear TV and available to MNMT subscribers on monumentalplus.com and the brand-new Monumental+ app. After earning multiple awards last season for shows like Hometown with Rachel Nichols and Caps Red Line, MNMT’s programming lineup is continuing to expand during the 2024-25 season.
“We are thrilled to expand our programming lineup for the upcoming season, which reflects our commitment to delivering innovative and engaging content that resonates with our fans,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). “With programs like Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza and the return of Hometown with Rachel Nichols, we’re not just celebrating sports, we’re exploring the stories and connections that make the DMV community uniquely remarkable. We can’t wait for our audience to join us for another wonderful season.”
Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza
Premiering on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 PM ET, veteran CNN and Washington Post political reporter Chris Cillizza will host Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza, a brand-new program that will delve into the intersection of sports and our nation’s most influential political figures. In the debut episode, America’s Game, Chris delves into the longstanding bond between politics and America’s pastime. Featuring Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL), the episode reveals how baseball unites lawmakers across party lines, fostering a spirit of collaboration on Capitol Hill. Then in episode two, Puck Politics, Chris laces up his skates alongside Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Pete Stauber (R-MN), uncovering the surprising hockey passion that runs through Congress. They’ll swap stories and explore which is tougher: navigating the rink or legislating in the Capitol. Episode two will air on Monday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 PM ET and future episode guests and airtimes will be announced throughout the season.
Hometown with Rachel Nichols
After an exciting debut last season, Hometown with Rachel Nichols returns to Monumental Sports Network for season two, featuring the award-winning journalist and sportscaster getting to know sports and entertainment stars native to her hometown of Washington, D.C. In episode one, Rachel meets up with four-time Olympic medalist, icon and gymnastics trailblazer, Dominique Dawes. Dawes teaches Rachel techniques on the balance beam and then they discuss how Dominique dealt with the toxic culture of her sport early in her career. Other season two episodes will feature Washington Capitals captain and forward Alex Ovechkin, Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe, Capitals forwards Hendrix Lapierre and Connor McMichael, Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon, local football legend Vernon Davis, actors and D.C. natives Ben Feldman (Mad Men, Superstore) and Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul), and former Capitals goalie Olie Kölzig. The season two premiere will air on Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 PM ET, and episode two – featuring Davis – will follow on Monday, Nov. 11 at the same time. Future episode guests and airtimes will be announced throughout the season.
Caps Red Line, Beyond the Buzzer & Caps Rink Report
On alternating Mondays at 5:00 PM ET, magazine style shows Caps Red Line and Beyond the Buzzer will continue to provide fans with a glimpse into all the best behind-the-scenes moments of the Capitals and Wizards seasons. John Walton and Tarik El-Bashir will also bring back Caps Rink Report, reporting on the latest storylines during the Capitals 50th anniversary season.
Monumental Sports Network’s original programming and live games are available to local fans both on linear tv and via streaming platforms within the network’s coverage area, stretching from Richmond to Delaware. Viewers can watch MNMT through their TV provider, on monumentalplus.com, or by downloading the Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV and using an eligible TV provider log-in.
Fans without a TV provider who are interested in watching MNMT’s programming and receiving other outstanding benefits can purchase an annual direct-to-consumer membership priced at $199.99 per year at monumentalplus.com (savings of $39.89 per year compared to 12 months of a monthly subscription). Monthly memberships with access to all live games on MNMT, alternate broadcasts, and app-exclusive features are also available at $19.99 per month.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and collegiate sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. For more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.