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On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton talks about the aftermath of America 250 celebrations in D.C. and the political impact of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on transgender rights and birthright citizenship. 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 a...

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 moment. This episode emphasizes America’s ideals of liberty and democracy while taking an honest examination of the country’s h...

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 a series of high-stakes developments in Washington. Sharpton discusses pending Supreme Court decisions, including a closely...

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 President Trump another win on the immigration front by granting the federal government permission to end Temporary Protected...

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 addressing tensions involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran’s nuclear program, questions remain about whether meaningful progress c...

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 Strait of Hormuz, continued regional violence, and Vice President J.D. Vance traveling to Switzerland for negotiations, Sharp...

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 following the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory, a championship that has united the city after decades without a title, while...

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 South Lawn to public demonstrations near the Kennedy Center, Sharpton explores how Trump’s focus on image, dominance, and media...

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 an...

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 a...

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 aga...

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, a...

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 t...

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 leaders...

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 a...

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 bat...

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 e...

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 podcas...

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...

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 stati...

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 Ira...

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...

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 Ir...

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 mas...

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 opposi...