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PoliticsNation

Rev. Al Sharpton highlights political stories and issues requiring a national platform.

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A House Divided

June 6, 2026 • 44 mins
On tonight’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the political battle unfolding on Capitol Hill as President Trump’s $700 billion immigration bill heads to the House after passing the Senate. With a House vote expected as early as Monday, Sharpton highlights growing fractures within the Republican Party, including recent GOP support for a War Powers resolution on Iran and additional aid to Ukraine despite...
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Tensions Outside Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility

May 31, 2026 • 39 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton covers breaking news from Newark, New Jersey, where tensions appear to be easing outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility after days of protests and clashes between demonstrators and police. Authorities announced that limited family visitations have resumed, with full visitation hours expected to return tomorrow as officials and activists work to calm unrest ac...
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Gone Fishing

May 30, 2026 • 40 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton is joined by Democratic kingmaker Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, who was celebrated at his 34th Annual World Famous Fish Fry after surviving a GOP gerrymandering effort that threatened to weaken his district and diminish his political influence in a move critics say was designed to benefit President Trump. The victory against Trump-backed redistricting eff...
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Another Un-hinged week

May 24, 2026 • 41 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton opens the week amid renewed concerns over political violence following another alarming incident near President Trump, a shooting outside the White House that left the suspected gunman dead and at least one person injured. Sharpton also examines the political fallout from soaring gas prices tied to Trump’s escalating conflict with Iran, as the president’s approval ratings ...
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Reparation Discrimination

May 23, 2026 • 44 mins
On Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton covers President Trump’s push for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to reward political allies, including January 6th participants—a plan so extreme some Republicans refused to support it. Sharpton contrasts this swift action with decades of stalled reparations efforts for African Americans, arguing that Republican resistance to Trump’s power comes too late and predicting increased de...
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Anger To Action

May 17, 2026 • 41 mins
On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, Rev. Al Sharpton examines how this week’s primary elections could become a major test of voter frustration following the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais. The ruling effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act. As voters across several states head to the polls, the episode explores how Americans are evaluating both President Trump’s leadership and the Democratic opposition ...
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All Roads Lead South

May 16, 2026 • 42 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Rev. Al Sharpton opened with a live report from Selma, Alabama — one of the most historic centers of the Civil Rights Movement — where demonstrators gathered to protest Republican-led gerrymandering efforts unfolding across the South. Faith leaders, activists, and political organizers assembled in Selma, Montgomery, and other cities nationwide, warning against what they describe as attemp...
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New Reality

May 10, 2026 • 41 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton examines how the 2026 midterm landscape is rapidly shifting after major court rulings on voting rights and redistricting. For months, Democrats hoped President Trump’s declining poll numbers would help them regain control of Congress. But recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and the Virginia Supreme Court have reshaped the political battlefield, potentially favoring Repu...
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Gut Punch!

May 9, 2026 • 42 mins
On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the escalating national battle over redistricting and voting rights as Republicans push new congressional maps ahead of the midterm elections. Following a Virginia Supreme Court decision striking down the state’s Democratic-favored voting map, lawmakers across the South and Midwest are advancing controversial redistricting efforts amid renewed debate over th...
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Aftermath

May 7, 2026 • 42 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton takes a closer look at a pivotal moment for Black voters as the Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana voting maps sparks legal challenges, accelerates redistricting efforts across the South, and raises new concerns about fair representation ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. To listen to the shows in this feed and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW ...
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Flash Point

May 2, 2026 • 46 mins
On a special “Flash Point” edition of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the sweeping implications of a historic Supreme Court ruling on Black congressional districts in Louisiana. The decision, issued by the conservative-led court, has intensified the national battle over voting rights by undermining key protections long associated with the Voting Rights Act and raising concerns about the future of majority-Black ...
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Deal Or No Deal

April 19, 2026 • 41 mins
On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the confusion reigning in the Mideast as Iran claims it has reimposed its control over the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. ends its blockade of Iranian ports. Reports indicate that vessels face fire from Iranian gunboats as they attempt to pass through the strait. A new Wall Street Journal report quotes U.S. officials stating that the military now plans to b...
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THE CAVALRY, PART II

April 13, 2026 • 45 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, you’re getting the latest on rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump is issuing new threats, saying he could “immediately” blockade ships in the Strait of Hormuz and target Iran’s civilian energy infrastructure if a deal to end the war isn’t reached. You’ll also hear about Vice President J.D. Vance returning to the U.S. after talks with Iranian negotiators fell apart Saturda...
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The Cavalry

April 12, 2026 • 42 mins
On today's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton discussed his week hosting the National Action Network's Thirty-Fifth Annual Convention in New York. During the event, political leaders from all levels, as well as several prominent Democrats expected to run for president in 2028, shared their perspectives. The episode also featured remarks from several of these figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, Illi...
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Easter at War

April 5, 2026 • 39 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses how, on a Christian holiday symbolizing renewal and hope, the United States finds itself amid escalating conflict. The day began with encouraging news—a reported miraculous overnight rescue of a missing U.S. airman from inside Iran. However, the hopeful tone shifted when President Trump took to social media, warning that Iranians would be “living in hell” if...
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Under Fire

April 5, 2026 • 42 mins
On today’s Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton breaks down rising tensions with Iran as President Trump warns time is running out on his 10-day ultimatum, threatening major consequences within 48 hours. As the U.S. military searches for a downed service member and reports emerge of additional aircraft losses, the human toll continues to climb. Back in Washington, Trump and Republicans push for a massive $1.5 trillion military funding...
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Trump Under Pressure

March 29, 2026 • 40 mins
Tonight, on Politics Nation with Rev. Al Sharpton: Tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf as thousands of additional U.S. combat troops deploy and Houthi rebels in Yemen launch strikes on Israel. With the Strait of Hormuz still closed, the global economic impact continues to intensify into the second month of conflict. Back in the U.S., more than 8 million people rally in “No Kings” protests opposing the war and the Trump agenda, pu...
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No Kings

March 28, 2026 • 43 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton takes listeners inside the explosive “No Kings” rallies unfolding across the United States and around the world. As demonstrators turn out in the midst of a war and a partial government shutdown, they are voicing deep frustrations with President Trump and policies critics argue resemble the actions of a monarch rather than a democratically elected leader. To listen to...
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Triple Threat

March 22, 2026 • 42 mins
On Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton highlights a tense week as President Trump issues a series of high-stakes ultimatums—threatening military strikes on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a broader conflict that could impact global energy and security. At home, Trump is also pressuring Democrats by threatening to send ICE agents into airports during a DHS shutdown, while insisting Congress pass his voting-focused SAVE Amer...
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Mixed messages

March 21, 2026 • 41 mins
On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses President Trump’s conflicting statements on the war with Iran. While he claimed the U.S. was winding down, reports suggest Trump is considering sending troops, and the Pentagon is asking Congress for $200 billion for military preparations. Rev. Sharpton also remembers former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who passed away at 81 and was known for investigating Russia’s i...
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