Episodes

  • A House Divided

    A House Divided
    Jun 6 2026
    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 White House opposition. The episode also explores Democratic efforts to regain control of Congress ahead of the midterm elections while raising concerns about renewed voter suppression tactics and attempts by MAGA Republicans to cast doubt on the legitimacy of upcoming elections. 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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    45 mins
  • Tensions Outside Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility

    Tensions Outside Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility
    May 31 2026
    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 across Newark and surrounding communities. Meanwhile, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is calling for the facility's closure following an oversight visit with New Jersey House Democrats. Reverend Al examines every angle of the developing story with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and Reverend Steffie Bartley of the National Action Network, who joins live from the ground in Newark. 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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    40 mins
  • Gone Fishing

    Gone Fishing
    May 30 2026
    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 efforts gave Democrats a boost heading into the weekend, while Clyburn’s South Carolina gathering also offered an early glimpse at several high-profile Democrats who could be eyeing a 2028 presidential run. 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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    40 mins
  • Another Un-hinged week

    Another Un-hinged week
    May 25 2026
    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 continue to slide. But instead of focusing on domestic policy or easing voter frustrations, Trump is drawing attention to his controversial ballroom project and using the latest violence to defend its necessity despite resistance from Senate Republicans over taxpayer funding. Plus, growing scrutiny over the president’s proposed $1.8 billion fund tied to convicted extremists and white supremacists is creating rare tensions within the GOP, raising questions about party unity with the midterm elections just months away. All this and more on this edition of Politics Nation. 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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    41 mins
  • Reparation Discrimination

    Reparation Discrimination
    May 23 2026
    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 demands for justice if Democrats return to power. 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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    45 mins
  • Anger To Action

    Anger To Action
    May 17 2026
    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 ahead of the 2026 midterms. Sharpton also highlights growing concerns among Black voters in Southern states where voting rights advocates warn of increasing threats to political representation and ballot access. Following a weekend of voting rights rallies, the program focuses on the stakes of the upcoming elections and the broader fight over democracy, representation, and Black political power in America. 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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    41 mins
  • All Roads Lead South

    All Roads Lead South
    May 16 2026
    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 attempts to roll back decades of Black political progress in order to preserve Republican control of Congress and support President Donald Trump’s political agenda. 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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    42 mins
  • New Reality

    New Reality
    May 11 2026
    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 Republicans ahead of November. Sharpton discusses how GOP-led states across the South and Midwest are moving quickly to redraw congressional maps, while Democrats face legal and political setbacks. The episode features Democratic lawmakers and candidates navigating the growing redistricting fight and its impact on the balance of power in Washington. 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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    42 mins