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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 Iranian negotiators fell apart Saturday. And while those negotiations were breaking down in Pakistan, Trump was in Miami attending a UFC fight. There’s more you need to know—growing concerns about Republican “dirty tricks” ahead of the midterms, as Black voters in Virginia say they’re being targeted with racist misinformation to keep them from a key redistricting vote. And coming up, you’ll hear from several potential 2028 presidential candidates from the National Action Network convention, including Senators Mark Kelly and Cory Booker, Governor Andy Beshear, and Congressman Ro Khanna. 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.

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 Vice President Kamala Harris, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. All of these leaders expressed concern that American democracy is currently in peril and will likely face significant challenges in the upcoming November elections. They warned that the current administration intends to implement voting restrictions that disproportionately affect people of color. Additionally, they highlighted the negative impact of President Trump's actions regarding Iran and his economic policies on Black Americans, as well as ongoing attacks on diversity and its progress. 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.

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 Iranians would be “living in hell” if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, as his 10-day ultimatum nears its end. A White House official confirmed to MSNBC that Tuesday night marks the president’s deadline for a deal. 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.

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 massive $1.5 trillion military funding request—amid deep cuts to social programs and growing economic strain for Americans, with midterm elections just months away. 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.

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 opposing the war and the Trump agenda, putting pressure on lawmakers ahead of the midterms. Plus, a key special election in Florida boosts Democratic momentum—hear from the candidate flipping expectations in Trump’s backyard. 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.

On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton takes listeners inside the explosive “No Kings” rallies unfolding across the United States and around the world. As demonstrators turn out in the midst of a war and a partial government shutdown, they are voicing deep frustrations with President Trump and policies critics argue resemble the actions of a monarch rather than a democratically elected leader. 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.

On Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton highlights a tense week as President Trump issues a series of high-stakes ultimatums—threatening military strikes on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a broader conflict that could impact global energy and security. At home, Trump is also pressuring Democrats by threatening to send ICE agents into airports during a DHS shutdown, while insisting Congress pass his voting-focused SAVE America Act—despite resistance and ongoing debate on Capitol Hill. 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.

On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses President Trump’s conflicting statements on the war with Iran. While he claimed the U.S. was winding down, reports suggest Trump is considering sending troops, and the Pentagon is asking Congress for $200 billion for military preparations. Rev. Sharpton also remembers former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who passed away at 81 and was known for investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. 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.

Tonight on Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses President Trump’s war with Iran and the financial impacts on Black Americans. 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.

On this episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses the growing death toll of the war with Iran as well as voting rights and the American economy. 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.

Rev. Al Sharpton discusses the live and legacy of his late mentor, Rev. Jesse Jackson following his public funeral service in Chicago. 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.

Rev. Al Sharpton crosses the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL during the 61st Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee along with thousands of people in commemoration of Bloody Sunday. 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.

Tonight’s episode of Politics Nation opens with a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, highlighting his legacy of cooperation and humanity. Later in the show, Reverend Al Sharpton addresses current tensions, including the president’s criticism of Supreme Court justices, threats of military action against Iran, and the ongoing government shutdown over immigration policy. The looming midterm election, shaped by these controversies, is also discussed, with the House’s top Democrat joining the show for further analysis. 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.

Today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton addresses the fact that the nation once again finds itself in the midst of a partial government shutdown—the second in just over a year since Donald Trump took office. This time, the gridlock centers on a single department, as Democrats continue to push for basic reforms to Homeland Security following public outrage over ICE’s violent tactics in Minnesota and other locations. However, the president and his Republican allies in Congress have, so far, shown no interest in pressuring DHS to scale back its actions. With Congress out of Washington for the coming week as leadership negotiates a deal, thousands of federal workers under the DHS are expected to report to work without pay, once again. 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.

On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton covers the ongoing stalemate between the White House and Congressional Democrats over Homeland Security funding, which has resulted in a partial government shutdown. The impasse continues as the President and Republicans resist Democratic demands for ICE and Border Patrol reforms. Meanwhile, President Trump is also facing dissent within his own party regarding the release of the Epstein files. The latest controversy centers on a six-page Justice Department letter to congressional leaders, justifying redactions and listing every high-profile name in the files. The release is drawing criticism from Republicans who argue that too much information has been withheld and that there is no context for how the names appeared in the documents. 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.

Tonight, on 'Politics Nation', Reverend Al Sharpton opens the show just hours before Super Bowl 60 kicks off in San Francisco. While the big game looms, President Trump’s ongoing culture wars threaten to overshadow the festivities, with Bay Area officials raising concerns about potential ICE activity near the stadium. Conservatives remain fired up over the politics surrounding the halftime show and the Winter Olympics abroad, as the U.S. political climate heats up with the midterm elections now less than nine months away. New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins the program to discuss her re-election campaign, ICE enforcement in New York, and her recent announcement of a running mate, along with a major endorsement from the state’s progressive mayor. Also joining are Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat. The panel will tackle Trump’s racist post targeting the Obamas, the Epstein files, DHS funding, Bad Bunny, and more. 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.

On today’s episode of 'Politics Nation', host Rev. Al Sharpton delivers a forceful rebuke of a racist video shared this week by President Trump depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Rev. Sharpton condemns the post as vile, dehumanizing, and beneath the office of the presidency, noting that even members of Trump’s own party were compelled to denounce it. The episode examines the broader implications of the incident, particularly as it occurred during the opening days of Black History Month and amid ongoing efforts by the administration to diminish the contributions of African Americans. Rev. Sharpton also raises alarms about the resurgence of racist tropes alongside rhetoric about “nationalizing” elections in cities with large Black populations, calling the moment increasingly ominous. Joining the Reverend for the discussion are Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Senator Tina Smith, and Brennan Center President Michael Waldman, who weigh in on accountability, democratic norms, and the stakes for the country moving forward — including why the ultimate response to racist conduct must come at the ballot box this November. 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.

On tonight's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses how, on the first night of Black History Month, America faces a new challenge in protecting civil rights. Across the nation, we are seeing scenes reminiscent of the 1960s as thousands join mass demonstrations and sit-ins in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. In Georgia, our democracy is at risk after the FBI seized ballots and voter data from the 2020 election, raising concerns for the upcoming midterm elections. Recent special election results indicate that Trump and the Republicans may face significant backlash from voters worried about the country's direction. 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.

On tonight’s Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton and the House Democratic Leader discuss the ongoing government shutdown, tough House spending bill negotiations, frustration over heavily redacted Epstein files, and continued Minnesota protests after a judge allowed DHS operations to proceed. 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.

On today’s episode, Reverend Al Sharpton reports breaking news following a tense weekend in Minneapolis after the killing of 37-year-old VA nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents on Saturday. Administration officials continue to blame Pretti for the deadly encounter, as Minnesota lawmakers announced their next legal moves earlier today. Joining the discussion are Minnesota Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Steve Simon, the Minnesota Secretary of State. 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.