Épisodes

  • Trump Versus the World
    Jan 19 2026
    On today's episode of 'Politics Nation', Reverend Al Sharpton discusses preparing to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., feeling hopeful yet weary. He observes that in cities across the country, civil rights are being challenged by the Trump administration's crackdowns, with the Twin Cities currently representing the forefront of this conflict. The Washington Post reports that the president is contemplating sending up to 1,500 soldiers, according to anonymous defense officials. Minnesota has also placed its National Guard on standby following clashes in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend involving right-wing and anti-ICE protesters. Meanwhile, the Trump administration refuses to investigate the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Additionally, the president is set to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where representatives from EU countries—recently hit with tariffs over Greenland—will be present as Trump demands Denmark cede the territory to the U.S. 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 min
  • Fire and Ice
    Jan 11 2026
    On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses President Trump's mass deportations, which have sparked a political firestorm. The aggressive tactics used by Federal immigration forces have inflamed communities from Minneapolis to Portland. Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining us to comment on the death of Renee Nicole Good. She was shot three times in her car this week by an ICE agent, who the administration claims was acting in self-defense, before a full investigation has been conducted. More details will follow, including a video of the ICE agent involved. This is a story that is sadly all too familiar in the United States, including in the Twin Cities—a community still healing from the murder of George Floyd nearly six years ago. 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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    46 min
  • Minnesota Not Nice
    Dec 7 2025
    On today's Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses President Trump's recent targeting of Minnesota's Somali community. Residents say Minneapolis neighborhoods are unusually quiet as some fear federal crackdowns after Trump called the Somali population 'garbage' following a deadly shooting in Washington D-C, allegedly by an Afghan immigrant with no Somali ties. The White House appears uninterested in facts, focusing instead on justifying an attack on Americans' civil liberties. 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 min
  • A Holiday Season On Edge
    Dec 1 2025
    On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the lack of a seasonal pause from President Trump and his administration as they push an extreme agenda at home and abroad. The administration is making new claims about the deadly attack on National Guardsmen in the capital just before the holiday and is advocating for strict immigration restrictions targeting individuals from “third-world countries.” Additionally, the President's escalating tensions with Venezuela are raising concerns among some Republican lawmakers, who have questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding his role in the killings of crew members involved in alleged drug smuggling in the Caribbean. Political divisions are nearing a breaking point during a season that should focus on goodwill. 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 min
  • Pushing the Limits
    Nov 30 2025
    On Politics Nation, Rev. Sharpton discusses America’s holiday weekend and the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration and crime policies following a violent Washington D.C. shooting that killed one National Guard member. The president plans to halt all immigration from so-called third-world countries, despite uncertainties about the shooter's motives. Meanwhile, he's threatening military action against Venezuela after months of targeting drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific with little oversight. The nation feels tense as it enters the holiday season, uncertain about what’s next. 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 min
  • War And Peace
    Nov 26 2025
    Tonight, on Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the self-described "President of Peace," who appears to be escalating tensions by giving Ukraine until Thanksgiving to accept his peace deal or risk proceeding alone against Russia. The White House is also ramping up efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with increased military actions and strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. At home, President Trump faces defections from loyal MAGA supporters over the Epstein files, as public confidence in his economy wanes. Is he seeking distractions by sounding the war drums he promised to silence? We’ll address this tonight. 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 min
  • Expect The Unexpected
    Nov 26 2025
    Tonight, on "Politics Nation," host Reverend Al Sharpton explores a surprising 24 hours in American politics, marked by unexpected shifts in partisan divisions. In a surprising twist, President Trump praised New York City's mayor-elect, creating a rare bond between them. Shortly after, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her retirement following conflicts with the White House over the Epstein files. New polling suggests that American voters from both parties are growing frustrated with the status quo, signaling potential political change. Join us for more insights tonight on "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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    40 min
  • Empire State Of Mind
    Nov 20 2025
    November 16th, 2025: On tonight's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton will discuss the recent government shutdown and renewed attention on the Epstein files. President Trump may soon target his old hometown of New York City again, especially with the political rise of Zohran Mamdani. Trump has vowed to challenge the incoming Democratic Socialist mayor, proposing an immigration crackdown and possible National Guard deployment. These issues, along with billions in funding for transit infrastructure, could be pivotal in next year’s gubernatorial race as New Yorkers decide between continuing to oppose MAGA policies or aligning with them. 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 min