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19/10/2025

Taking It To The Streets

On today’s episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton reports breaking news as "no kings" demonstrations are taking place across the country. Organizers have scheduled over 2,500 rallies with millions expected to join. Republicans have spent days accusing the protestors of hating America. But many of the loudest voices at today's events are calling for a return to the democratic principles this country was built on. All of this is happening even as the government shutdown enters its third week. And the trump administration is increasing mass deportations and militarized crackdowns on major cities. We'll have all the latest updates and the top political news of the day. The ranking member of the House Budget Committee is standing by. And we'll react to the president's unexpected commute. Disgraced former New York congressman George Santos has been released from jail after serving only a fraction of his seven-year sentence for federal crimes. 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.

19/10/2025

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38 min
15/03/2025

The Chaos Continues

In today’s episode of Politics Nation, Reverend AL discusses a tumultuous week for the second Trump administration, highlighted by the looming threat of a government shutdown. Additionally, critics argue that the Republican stopgap spending bill signed by Trump raises concerns. It fails to limit his control over federal spending. It has created a division among House Democrats, who largely stood against it, and Senate Democrats, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who permitted its progress. Schumer is now facing backlash for allegedly yielding to Trump. Lastly, Trump returned to Mar-a-Lago following a Republican victory and made headlines with a controversial speech at the Justice Department. The federal budget remains unresolved, and Elon Musk’s Doge Group is scaling back government services. Significant reductions to Social Security are anticipated as voter frustration grows. 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.

15/03/2025

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41 min
12/03/2025

Stay Woke

On today's episode of Politics Nation, moments ago in Selma, I joined the commemorative march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to honor those who faced "Bloody Sunday" sixty years ago. Participating in this march has been one of my greatest honors as an activist. However, today’s observance lacked the joy of past years and felt like a call to action. The civil rights community is facing its greatest threat in decades from a Trump administration that is undermining Black advancement, erasing Black history, and attacking Black participation in society. Tonight, live from this historic site, I will discuss the generational threat to voting, civil, and human rights with three Black members of Congress, reflecting on the sacrifices made here in Selma 60 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.

12/03/2025

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40 min
13/07/2025

Tariffs And Trepidation

On tonight's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton criticizes the president for escalating his trade war with new tariffs on Mexico and the European Union, imposing a 30 percent import tariff allegedly starting August 1st. E.U. leaders are preparing countermeasures while continuing negotiations. This situation feels repetitive for many in the U.S., as the president habitually issues tariff threats and sets deadlines. However, some of his vocal supporters are distancing themselves due to the Justice Department's refusal to release the "Epstein files," which Trump had promised. The DOJ claims the files never existed, causing a significant rift among MAGA supporters. Even some administration members are reportedly ready to expose the truth if the files are not released. 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.

13/07/2025

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41 min
20/09/2025

Underneath it all

On today's 'Politics Nation', host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses another torrent of news from Washington this week. Members of the U.S. House, from both parties, acknowledged the life of Charlie Kirk as the nation grapples with his legacy ahead of the far-right podcaster's funeral tomorrow. Meanwhile, Congress held high-profile hearings on public health safety and the leadership of the top domestic law enforcement agency. These hearings devolved into confrontations between FBI Director Kash Patel and lawmakers in both chambers. To make matters worse, the Senate adjourned without passing a bill to prevent a government shutdown, leaving less than ten days to do so. But the chaos in Washington is just a surface-level distraction from the underlying tension in Trump's America. The political divide feels deeper than ever. 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.

20/09/2025

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43 min
26/11/2025

War And Peace

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.

26/11/2025

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40 min
20/11/2025

SAME MISSION, NEW NAME.

November 15th, 2025: On tonight's episode of 'Politics Nation', host Reverend Al Sharpton welcomes viewers to MS NOW, our newly renamed channel, which stands for "My Source for News, Opinion, and the World." While we have a fresh name and graphics, our mission remains the same: to speak honestly and uphold the promises made on the first Politics Nation broadcast 14 years ago. Reverend Al Sharpton will discuss the end of the government shutdown and the ongoing challenges for Democratic lawmakers. He will be joined by two governors who have successfully kept their states running during the closure, both of whom may aspire to bring their leadership to the national level. Later, Reverend Al will chat with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass about preparing the city for expected flooding after appointing a new fire chief following this year’s devastating wildfires. All that and more, stay tuned. 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.

20/11/2025

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41 min
28/11/2023

The Origins of the Universe with Marcelo Gleiser

What is the nature of existence? Why is there something rather than nothing? And what are our limits of knowledge? These are questions that have captured the imaginations of pretty much every culture that has ever existed. Our guest this week, Marcelo Gleiser, co-authored a fascinating New York Times op-ed titled, “The Story of Our Universe May Be Starting to Unravel.” Gleiser is the Appleton Professor of Natural Philosophy and a professor of physics and astronomy at Dartmouth College. He’s also author of numerous books, including his most recent one, “The Dawn of a Mindful Universe: A Manifesto for Humanity's Future.” Gleiser joins WITHpod to discuss why different scientific methods of measuring the age of the universe continually yield different results, contemporary departures from longstanding theories about the origins of the universe, the importance of us cultivating time to think about life’s big questions and more. Note that this episode was recorded on September 28th, 2023 and we held it for release until today. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

28/11/2023

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54 min
11/04/2025

'The time is now to stand up!': Eric Holder sounds alarm on Trump's war on the rule of law

Former Attorney General Eric Holder talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's efforts to intimidate the legal system in the United States and bend it to his will, and emphasizes the importance of the American legal community standing together and pushing back in defense of the rule of law. "The time is now to stand up and do all that we can to fight this administration." Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts. To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/04/2025

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44 min
25/04/2025 • MS NOW Premium Only

Lawrence on Trump's second term: 'He is in his 94th consecutive day of failure'

Tonight on The Last Word: China denies Donald Trump’s claims of “active” tariff talks. Also, The New York Times reports that Trump is pressuring Ukraine to accept a peace plan that sharply favors Russia. And tariffs could be a major issue in the 2025 Senate race. Catherine Rampell, Timothy Snyder, and Jordan Wood join Lawrence O’Donnell.

25/04/2025

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42 min

Who are The Best People? They’re the most magnetic and engaging people in the room; the ones who know how to get that extra something out of every collaboration, connection, and endeavor. These people are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. Now, in an era of social and political upheaval, The Best People share lessons that we can all use. Listen as Nicolle Wallace seeks varied perspectives on how to keep reaching for truth, decency, and connection.

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Rachel Maddow, host of the #1 hits “Bag Man” and “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra,” is back at the mic with a new original series, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News.” In each episode, Rachel and co-host Isaac-Davy Aronson seek a deeper understanding of a story in today's headlines by asking: Has anything like this ever happened before? Would knowing that help us grapple with what’s happening now… and what might happen next?

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Rachel Maddow Presents – your podcast destination to discover, rediscover and binge all of Rachel Maddow’s chart-topping original podcasts in one place. Enjoy “Bag Man,” “Déjà News,” and “Ultra” – and Rachel’s new podcasts to come.

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Is it possible for an American Vice President to carry out a criminal enterprise inside the White House and have nobody remember? To have one of the most brazen political bribery scandals in American history play out before the country while nobody’s paying attention? In her first original podcast, MS NOW’s Rachel Maddow goes back 45 years to dig into a story that got overshadowed in its day. There’s intrigue. Corruption. Envelopes of cash delivered to the White House. It’s a story that’s not well known, but it probably should be. Especially today. Bag Man. A Rachel Maddow podcast. Listen to the Peabody Award-nominated series now.

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Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders-Townsend's one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers, and the breaking issues of the day.

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Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest.

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Taking It To The Streets

The Chaos Continues

Stay Woke

Tariffs And Trepidation

Underneath it all

War And Peace

SAME MISSION, NEW NAME.

The Origins of the Universe with Marcelo Gleiser

'The time is now to stand up!': Eric Holder sounds alarm on Trump's war on the rule of law

Lawrence on Trump's second term: 'He is in his 94th consecutive day of failure'

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Lawrence on Trump's second term: 'He is in his 94th consecutive day of failure'

Listen to “Trumpland with Alex Wagner”

Introducing Season 2 of “The Blueprint”

GOP lawmakers face vote on unpopular Trump budget plan

Lawrence: Donald Trump now has ‘constitutional dementia’ about Harvard & deporting American citizens

TikTok ban saga has been ‘bizarre bonanza’ for Trump, says Hayes

Ability to ‘tap in’ to the youth: Charlie Kirk’s rise in conservative politics

“An Oval Office ambush”

Multiple dead, including NYPD police officer, following midtown shooting

‘The bureau is in trouble’: J. Edgar Hoover biographer reacts to FBI director resigning

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