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August 8, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines Senate Republicans voting in near-lockstep overnight to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, fully elevating the president’s former personal lawyer to lead the Justice Department and raising new concerns about the politicization of the nation’s justice system — just months before the next election.

Ahead of that election, the president tells Americans they are experiencing the greatest economy they have ever had. But voters reject that message, as a dismal July jobs report and skyrocketing prices at the grocery store and gas pump tell a very different story.

Rather than confront that economic reality — including by ending his war with Iran — the president once again targets Black women who challenge his economic narrative.

Meanwhile, Democrats in Michigan come together in a show of solidarity following an intense Senate primary that stress-tests the party’s vision for its future. With the smoke clearing in Michigan, Sharpton examines whether Democrats can unite nationally to stop Trump in his tracks.
All that and more on Politics Nation.

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August 2, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the final day of early voting ahead of Michigan’s pivotal primary election, as voters weigh candidates in several closely watched Democratic races. He focuses on the high-profile U.S. Senate contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, exploring what the outcome could signal for the future of the Democratic Party heading into the November elections. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins the program to discuss the race’s national implications, while Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson shares insights on her campaign in the state’s competitive gubernatorial primary.

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August 1, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Rev. Al Sharpton examines the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran as President Trump orders another wave of military strikes, raising new questions about diplomacy, national security, and the possibility of a prolonged war. He also explores how the conflict could shape the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections.
The program then turns to Michigan, where voters are preparing for Tuesday’s pivotal primary elections. Rev. Sharpton speaks with Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Haley Stevens about her campaign and the race ahead, and later is joined by former Genesee County Sheriff and Michigan gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson to discuss his bid for governor and the issues driving voters across the state.
 

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July 26, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the final countdown to the 2026 midterm elections and the growing political stakes for both parties. With voters expressing concerns about President Trump’s handling of the economy, mass deportation policies, and the war with Iran, Democrats could be positioned to make significant gains.

Reverend Sharpton also explores Republican efforts to maintain power through redistricting, voter suppression, and political intimidation. As campaigns enter the final stretch, the episode examines what both parties are willing to do to win—and how much voters are willing to tolerate as the future of American democracy hangs in the balance.

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July 25, 2026; 5pm:  On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton examines the political landscape 100 days out from the midterm elections, including the Democratic Senate nomination of Troy Jackson in Maine and the party’s reshaped primary calendar ahead of 2028.
With Democrats seeking to check President Trump’s power amid an ongoing war and an uncertain economy, Reverend Al also examines concerns over the administration’s efforts to expand federal control over elections and speaks with Hakeem Jeffries and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton about protecting Black representation, voting rights, and Democratic power ahead of the midterms.

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July 19, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton leads with breaking news as U.S. Central Command announces the death of another U.S. service member connected to the war with Iran, killed during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone.
As the United States and Iran edge closer to a wider conflict, the Trump administration says it carries out intense overnight strikes in retaliation for an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Jordan that kills two American service members—the first U.S. casualties reported since the cease-fire collapses last week. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins the discussion.

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July 18, 2026: 5pm: On today’s episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton examines President Trump’s widely criticized speech on election security, his unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud, and concerns that vague threats could lead to greater federal intervention in elections. He also looks ahead to the 2026 midterms and Georgia’s pivotal role in the fight for democracy.

Plus, Rep. Nikema Williams, Penny Brown Reynolds, and Kica Matos join the conversation to discuss the upcoming election, immigration, and more.

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July 12, 2026; 5pm: On tonight’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton begins by examining the uncertainty facing Washington as the U.S. and Iran resume hostilities, trading strikes in the Gulf while the Strait of Hormuz remains a dangerous and critical chokepoint.
Meanwhile, on the domestic front, Sharpton highlights President Trump’s escalating actions against key pillars of American democracy, including the firing of election officials, raising new concerns about the upcoming midterm elections just four months away.
In Mississippi, the family of Nolan Wells continues searching for answers following the 18-year-old’s death under mysterious circumstances during the Fourth of July weekend.
Later in the episode, Politics Nation hears exclusively from Wells’ parents as they call for transparency and accountability in the investigation.

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July 11, 2026; 5pm On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton warns that the Trump administration is attacking the pillars of American democracy as crucial midterm elections approach. He reports that the president removes the remaining members of an independent bipartisan election commission, while the Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalists over their reporting on the president's new Air Force One. Against the backdrop of renewed hostilities with Iran and the aftermath of a deadly ICE-related shooting in Houston, Sharpton says the stakes could not be higher.

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July 5, 2026; 5pm: July 4, 2026; 5pm 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 history to confront challenges that exist today.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.

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