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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 42 MIN

Gut Punch!

from PoliticsNation · host REVEREND AL SHARPTON, REP. JENNIFER MCCLELLAN, REP. ANDRE CARSON, REP. STEVE COHEN, REP. SUZAN DELBENE, JEN JORDAN, MIRACLE RANKIN, RICK MAESE

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 the Voting Rights Act and minority representation. The discussion highlights growing concerns over the future of Black and Brown voting districts in states like Tennessee, where new maps have sparked criticism over transparency and voter input. The episode also explores former President Donald Trump’s influence on Republican lawmakers during the redistricting process and features conversations with regional Democratic leaders on the front lines of the fight over representation, voting power, and the balance of Congress. To listen to the shows in this feed and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. You'll also get exclusive bonus content and early access to select shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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 the Voting Rights Act and minority representation. The discussion highlights growing concerns over the future of Black and Brown voting districts in states like Tennessee, where new maps have sparked criticism over transparency and voter input. The episode also explores former President Donald Trump’s influence on Republican lawmakers during the redistricting process and features conversations with regional Democratic leaders on the front lines of the fight over representation, voting power, and the balance of Congress.

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