PoliticsNation

November 8, 2026; 5 pm: On PoliticsNation, Reverend Al Sharpton examines the changing balance of power in Washington as newly elected members of Congress begin freshman orientation following a decisive midterm election. He also discusses President Donald Trump’s response to the election results and what the next two years could mean for the future of American politics. Sharpton breaks down the challenges, opportunities, and political battles ahead as a new Congress takes shape. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 7, 2026; 5pm: Rev. Al Sharpton breaks down Democrats’ midterm gains with Hakeem Jeffries, Andy Beshear, Justin Jones, Juliana Stratton and Garland Gilchrist, focusing on affordability, voting rights, Black representation and resistance to the Trump agenda. The key takeaway is that Democrats see their new congressional and state-level power as a mandate to deliver economic relief while defending democracy and civil rights. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 1, 2026; 5 PM: On this episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton examines the final push toward Election Day as candidates fan out across the country to make their closing arguments to voters. With Democrats hoping to ride a blue wave and Republicans fighting to maintain their footing despite a politically challenging environment, Sharpton breaks down the key races and issues shaping the midterm landscape. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 31, 2026; 5pm: On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the latest developments in the 2026 midterm elections and discusses how campaign messaging is shaping key battleground races. He speaks with political leaders and analysts about voter engagement and strategy for the Democratic party. Together, they explore what these trends mean for the future of American politics. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 25, 2026; 5pm: On this episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the final nine days before the midterm elections as former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump campaign across key battleground states. Sharpton speaks with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about Michigan's pivotal race and is joined by Martin Luther King III and his family to discuss voter engagement and the national political landscape heading into Election Day. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the final stretch of the 2026 midterm election cycle. With just 10 days left Former President Barack Obama campaigns for Democratic candidates in Michigan and Ohio. Reverend Sharpton breaks down the latest campaign developments, the high-stakes Senate and gubernatorial races, and the battle for control of congress as both parties make their final push to win voters over. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 18, 2026; In today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the high stakes of the 2026 midterms. Black voters nationwide are now able to respond to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana vs Callais which spurred a flurry of redistricting across the country and was condemned as a rollback of voting rights by critics. Rev. Sharpton explores the potential impact of Black voter turnout this midterm cycle and whether President Trump and his MAGA allies have any last-minute political tactics to maintain their razor thin majority in Congress. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Republican-leaning states, MAGA doubles down on grievance politics, conspiracy theories, and racist attacks as Republicans face growing political headwinds. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 lieutenant governor candidate Adrienne Adams responding to President Trump’s Syracuse rally and examines the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, which leaves hundreds of thousands without power and claims four lives across the Southeast.  For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 working-class families, ahead of a conversation with Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown about the economy and the concerns facing Ohio voters.The episode also examines the White House’s new “super intelligence” initiative and the growing debate over artificial intelligence, Big Tech, and whether the industry can be trusted to regulate its own groundbreaking technology. For more, follow us on Instagram @PoliticsNation 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.