PoliticsNation

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.

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October 3, 2026; 5PM: On tonight’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines President Trump’s push to rally the MAGA base in Ohio with the midterm elections just 31 days away.
Sharpton explores Trump’s latest promises to voters, including $90 checks for seniors and a proposed $5,000 dividend, while questioning the credibility of those promises amid rising costs, tariffs, and the ongoing conflict with Iran. As voters demand accountability, the episode examines whether Trump can win back their trust before Election Day.

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September 27, 2026: 5 pm: On tonight’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the latest breakdown in negotiations over the war with Iran. President Trump is reportedly set to meet with Tehran again to talk about a possible cease-fire after he rejected a previous proposal last week. Midterms elections are just 37 days away, Rev. Sharpton discusses the likelihood of the war ending ahead of Election Day.

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September 26, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the Trump administration’s return to domestic politics following a three-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

As President Trump takes a break for college football in Knoxville, the focus turns to the 2026 midterm elections, with Republicans facing a critical battle for control of Congress.

Reverend Sharpton examines the latest political landscape, Trump’s approval numbers, and the stakes for Democrats and Republicans with the midterms approaching. 

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September 20, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton speaks with North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper and South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jermaine Johnson and Democratic Gubernatorial nominee for Florida David Jolly. Reverend Sharpton also explores what Black and Brown communities need to know about artificial intelligence.

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September 19, 2026; 5 pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines President Donald Trump’s expanding use of executive power and the growing tensions between the White House and the press. MS NOW White House Correspondent Akayla Gardner joins the conversation after MS NOW reporters are denied access to the White House and have their press credentials confiscated.

Reverend Sharpton also speaks with Congresswoman Joyce Beatty about the legal battle surrounding the future of the Kennedy Center and the ongoing fight over its leadership and direction.

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September 12, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by several guests to discuss Trump’s Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, where he expressed his personal grievances and proposed a one-time payment for American adults if Republicans hold the House and Senate. Meanwhile, Americans are experiencing pain at the pump as diesel prices surge to an all-time high while tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.

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September 13, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses Senate races as Republicans are working hard to undermine the electoral system. With just 51 days until the midterm elections, troubles with mail-in ballots and voter intimidation continue as Republicans push to maintain control. Later, Rev. Al Sharpton explores how federal healthcare policies are hindering Americans from affording basic medical care.

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September 6, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton examines the final stretch of the campaign season as candidates confront voters’ concerns about rising costs, energy prices, tariffs, and the broader economic impact of President Trump’s policies. With working Americans looking for answers and Democrats facing pressure to offer a clear agenda, the episode explores what voters are demanding—and what candidates are saying as November approaches.

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September 5, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, the final stretch of the midterm election season begins as voting access takes center stage. The episode examines Republican redistricting efforts, the Trump administration’s challenge to mail-in voting, and recent Democratic legal and political victories, while highlighting the debate over election rules and access heading into the 2026 midterms.

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