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PoliticsNation
by Rev. Al Sharpton, MS NOW
Rev. Al Sharpton highlights political stories and issues requiring a national platform.
Episodes
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Crunch Time
October 11, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the final three weeks before the midterm elections as President Trump’s declining approval ratings threaten Republican candidates nationwide. With Democrats gaining momentum even in traditionally...
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Tensions in NYC
October 10, 2026; 5 PM: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines growing tensions in New York City following an ICE agent’s shooting of a man in the Bronx, as demonstrations continue and questions about accountability mount. The episode also features New York...
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Midterm Madness
October 4, 2026; 5 pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the final stretch before Election Day, with candidates across the country making their closing arguments to voters. He looks at President Trump’s Ohio rally and whether his message is reaching...
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The Check Is in the Mail
October 3, 2026; 5PM: On tonight’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines President Trump’s push to rally the MAGA base in Ohio with the midterm elections just 31 days away. Sharpton explores Trump’s latest promises to voters, including $90 checks for seniors and a proposed...
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The Clocks' Ticking
September 27, 2026: 5 pm: On tonight’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the latest breakdown in negotiations over the war with Iran. President Trump is reportedly set to meet with Tehran again to talk about a possible cease-fire after he rejected a previous proposal...
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Back to Reality
September 26, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the Trump administration’s return to domestic politics following a three-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. As President Trump takes a break for college football in Knoxville, the…
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A World of Trouble
September 20, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton speaks with North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper and South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jermaine Johnson and Democratic Gubernatorial nominee for Florida David Jolly. Reverend...
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Testing The Limits
September 19, 2026; 5 pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines President Donald Trump’s expanding use of executive power and the growing tensions between the White House and the press. MS NOW White House Correspondent Akayla Gardner joins the conversation after...
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Midterm Madness
September 12, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by several guests to discuss Trump’s Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, where he expressed his personal grievances and proposed a one-time payment for American adults if Republicans hold the House and...
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Defending Democracy
September 13, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses Senate races as Republicans are working hard to undermine the electoral system. With just 51 days until the midterm elections, troubles with mail-in ballots and voter intimidation continue as Republicans…
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Clocking In
September 6, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton examines the final stretch of the campaign season as candidates confront voters’ concerns about rising costs, energy prices, tariffs, and the broader economic impact of President Trump’s policies. With working…
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Ballot Battle
September 5, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, the final stretch of the midterm election season begins as voting access takes center stage. The episode examines Republican redistricting efforts, the Trump administration’s challenge to mail-in voting, and recent Democratic legal…
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Fifteen Years
August 29, 2026; 5pm: On the 15th Anniversary of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on his legacy and decades-long fight for civil rights and justice. Joined by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Attorney Benjamin Crump, and Morning Joe co-host Joe Scarborough, Sharpton looks back at his journey and...
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The Big Breakdown
August 23, 2026; 5pm: On this weekend’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton examines the growing economic pressures facing Americans as gas and grocery prices remain high while President Trump’s approval ratings struggle. As the 2026 midterms approach, Democratic turnout continues to…
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Pole Position
August 21, 2026; 5pm:On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Rev. Al Sharpton begins with discussing the race for Michigan senate with Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Later, Mayor Eddie Melton of Gary, Indiana joins the show to discuss the storm effects and when residents can expect…
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Showdown in the Sunshine State
August 16, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton focuses on Florida’s 2026 primary election, with early voting wrapped and Tuesday’s pivotal contests just days away. Former Congressman and Democratic gubernatorial front-runner David Jolly joins the…
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Life of the Party
August 15, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the final stretch of the 2026 primary season and what the results could mean for the Democratic Party ahead of the midterm elections. The episode looks at Wisconsin’s closely watched Democratic...
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No truth, no social
August 11, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines President Trump’s escalating frustration as Americans turn against him and his own party faces growing voter anger ahead of the midterms. Sharpton looks at Trump’s push to confirm Todd Blanche as...
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Caving to the president
August 8, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines Senate Republicans voting in near-lockstep overnight to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, fully elevating the president’s former personal lawyer to lead the Justice Department and raising…
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Michigan on our minds
August 2, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the final day of early voting ahead of Michigan’s pivotal primary election, as voters weigh candidates in several closely watched Democratic races. He focuses on the high-profile U.S. Senate contest...
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A Vicious Cycle
August 1, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Rev. Al Sharpton examines the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran as President Trump orders another wave of military strikes, raising new questions about diplomacy, national security, and the possibility of a...
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One Hundred Days
July 26, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the final countdown to the 2026 midterm elections and the growing political stakes for both parties. With voters expressing concerns about President Trump’s handling of the economy, mass deportation...
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Mid-Term Madness
July 25, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton examines the political landscape 100 days out from the midterm elections, including the Democratic Senate nomination of Troy Jackson in Maine and the party’s reshaped primary calendar ahead of 2028. With Democrats...
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Back to the Brink
July 19, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton leads with breaking news as U.S. Central Command announces the death of another U.S. service member connected to the war with Iran, killed during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed…
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The Big Lie Is Back
July 18, 2026: 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton examines President Trump’s widely criticized speech on election security, his unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud, and concerns that vague threats could lead to greater federal intervention in elections. He also...
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Open questions
July 12, 2026; 5pm: On tonight’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton begins by examining the uncertainty facing Washington as the U.S. and Iran resume hostilities, trading strikes in the Gulf while the Strait of Hormuz remains a dangerous and critical chokepoint. Meanwhile, on…
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Red Flags
July 11, 2026; 5pm On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton warns that the Trump administration is attacking the pillars of American democracy as crucial midterm elections approach. He reports that the president removes the remaining members of an independent bipartisan...
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The Day After
July 5, 2026; 5pm: July 4, 2026; 5pm On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on the meaning of Independence Day including both America’s achievements and its unfinished work. The discussion highlights the lasting impacts of slavery, segregation and racial disparities on…
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An American Anniversary
July 4, 2026; 5pm On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on the meaning of Independence Day including both America’s achievements and its unfinished work. The discussion highlights the lasting impacts of slavery, segregation and racial disparities on our political…
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Crisis Points
June 28, 2026; 5pm: On today's episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton opens with a look at a turbulent week ahead in American politics and on the world stage. He examines escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran as the fragile ceasefire comes under renewed pressure, while highlighting…
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Dire Straits
June 27, 2026; 5pm:Tonight, on Politics Nation with Rev. Al Sharpton, Iran and the United States have both initiated retaliatory strikes after an Iranian drone attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz potentially complicating on-going peace negotiations. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has handed…
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Fits and Starts
June 21, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton opens with growing uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran relations as diplomatic talks continue in Switzerland. With Vice President J.D. Vance leading high-stakes negotiations aimed at ending months of conflict and...
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Cracking Up
June 20, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton begins with breaking developments in the Middle East as tensions threaten to unravel the fragile three-day-old peace agreement between the United States and Iran. With conflicting claims over the status of the...
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Game Day
June 14, 2026: 5pm On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses the intersection of sports and politics as President Trump prepares to host a UFC-style event on the White House South Lawn for Flag Day and his birthday. Sharpton also highlights New York City’s excitement...
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DC Drama
June 13, 2026; 5pm: On tonight’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines President Trump’s latest display of political spectacle as events tied to Flag Day and the president’s birthday unfold across Washington, D.C. From a UFC-style showdown planned for the White House…
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A House Divided
May 31, 2026; 5pm 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...
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Tensions Outside Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility
May 31, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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Gone Fishing
May 30, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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Another Un-hinged week
May 24, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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Reparation Discrimination
May 23, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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Anger To Action
May 17, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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All Roads Lead South
May 16. 2026; 5pm: 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....
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New Reality
May 5, 2026; 5 Pm: 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…
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Gut Punch!
May 9, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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Aftermath
May 3, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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Flash Point
April 14, 2026; 5pm: 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…
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Deal Or No Deal
April 13, 2026; 5pm: 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…
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The Cavalry, Part II
April 12, 2026; 5pm: 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…
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The Cavalry
April 11, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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Easter at War
April 5, 2026; 5pm: 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...
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Rev. Al Sharpton highlights political stories and issues requiring a national platform.
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