Episodios

  • Under Pressure

    Under Pressure
    May 14 2025
    On tonight's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton discusses President Trump's upcoming historic trip to the Middle East, but his second-term priorities are at risk. Resistance to his mass deportations is increasing, evidenced by the arrest of a democratically elected mayor. His budget bill is stuck in Congress, with members of his own party in dispute. Additionally, Trump's reputation as a dealmaker is being tested as agreements on tariffs and ceasefires remain elusive. Time is running out for him to advance his agenda before the upcoming midterm elections that could reshape his presidency.
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    40 m
  • An outrageous arrest

    An outrageous arrest
    May 11 2025
    In today's episode of Politics Nation Newark, masked federal agents arrested Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka yesterday outside a migrant detention center. He was participating in a demonstration alongside several New Jersey House Democrats, calling for a tour of the facility. Tensions rose when Baraka was denied entry, resulting in clashes between ICE agents and protesters. The Trump administration defended the arrest, with border czar Tom Homan warning of further arrests for public officials who interfere with their immigration enforcement efforts. This has prompted outrage in the civil rights community, as they view it as a troubling escalation aimed at suppressing political opposition to mass deportation policies.
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  • The Next 100 Days

    The Next 100 Days
    May 5 2025
    In this episode of Politics Nation, The Reverend Al Sharpton addresses President Trump's return to Washington this week, where he encounters major challenges. Congressional Republicans are pushing a major spending bill that aligns with Trump’s priorities, including border security, energy, and tax cuts for the wealthy. This plan, which cuts funding for clean water projects and heating assistance for low-income individuals while increasing defense spending to a trillion dollars, is meeting some resistance due to its perceived disregard for pressing social needs. As Congress debates these issues, the American public and Wall Street are bracing for the economic impact of upcoming tariffs, particularly in the farming sector, which warns of a potential crisis. Meanwhile, Trump’s deportation policies are sparking conflict with the courts, as the administration threatens judges and defies court orders related to migrants' rights. All of this is taking place as we anticipate the next phases of Trump’s second term.
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  • Scorched Earth

    Scorched Earth
    May 4 2025
    In today's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton discussed the hundred-day mark of President Trump's second term. Trump marked this occasion by escalating the chaos and cruelty defining his presidency. The week started with the significant ousting of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz amid various controversies, raising questions about his successor, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is currently filling both roles. Trump then introduced a budget proposal that suggests a 23 percent cut across key areas like education, environmental protections, healthcare, and the social safety net, while requesting an additional trillion dollars for national defense and increasing border security spending, despite low crossing rates. Even Trump's allies in Congress are reportedly anxious about selling this budget to the public, as tariffs kick in and Wall Street grows concerned about a potential trade war and recession. And that's where we begin tonight.
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  • Blow Black

    Blow Black
    May 1 2025
    Tonight, on an episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton discusses how President Trump will reach the 100-day mark of his second term in office on Tuesday. His return to the presidency has been marked by a series of executive actions that have challenged the fundamental principles of our democratic system. New polling suggests many Americans are upset and anxious about the direction the Trump administration is taking America. They are also dissatisfied with the president's job performance, even on issues that were once considered Trump's strengths, like immigration and the economy. Democrats are increasingly stiffening their spines and fighting back. Last night, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer told Politics Nation that the constitutional crisis has arrived. Right now, Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker are on the steps of Capitol Hill, holding a sit-in billed as an "urgent conversation with the American people" ahead of Congress returning to session tomorrow to debate Republicans' proposed budget plan.
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    40 m
  • A Moment Of Mourning

    A Moment Of Mourning
    Apr 27 2025
    On tonight's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the recent events surrounding Pope Francis, who was laid to rest this morning at Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. People of all faiths and those without faith worldwide paused to remember a man who dedicated his life to the principles of faith, compassion, and peace. Also, amid the solemnity of the day, there were also moments of hope, including a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy. This meeting took place under the domes of the holiest church in the Christian world and focused on finding a path to end hostilities that have lasted three years due to Russia's war in Ukraine. This discussion came just a few months after Trump publicly berated Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. Lastly, as Trump returns to Washington, it remains to be seen whether any goodwill from this meeting will carry over to a nation deeply divided by the provocative policy moves made by this White House, as we approach the hundred-day mark of President Trump’s second term.
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    44 m
  • Standoffs and Confrontations

    Standoffs and Confrontations
    Apr 21 2025
    On today's episode of Politics Nation, the Reverend Al Sharpton touches base as we hurtle towards day 100 of Trump 2.0. We're also starting another week and another round of judicial combat between the Trump administration and our courts. Right now, the President's attempts to deport Venezuelans have been halted by the Supreme Court as justices consider that case. Plus, while the white house continues to justify the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man -- and its refusal of a Supreme Court order to retrieve him, The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has become a rallying cry for activists and some Democratic lawmakers, who see it as the shot in the arm the party needs right now. Also, this week is the first Earth Day of Trump's second term. As he doubles down on harvesting fossil fuels and the exploitation of our oceans, and continues to defund federal research, scientists warn of another potentially record-breaking summer heat cycle. And who pays most of the price? We'll tell you in just a bit, as we've got another "Politics Nation" summit to tackle the trump effect on our habitats and health.
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    42 m
  • Laying Down the Law

    Laying Down the Law
    Apr 20 2025
    In tonight's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the Trump administration's need to temporarily halt deportations of Venezuelans while the Supreme Court reviews the case. A rare ruling was issued by the high court early Saturday after backlash against the White House's strict immigration policies. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen recently visited El Salvador to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported due to an "administrative error." Instead of complying with the Supreme Court's order to facilitate his return, the White House provided information about Abrego-Garcia’s past, claiming it justifies his removal without due process. Concerns are rising in Washington that the administration’s defiance in the face of Supreme Court opposition could lead to a constitutional crisis. The situation underscores the growing scrutiny of the White House's immigration policies and their implications for the rule of law.
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