# Mid-Term Madness

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Podcast: [PoliticsNation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/politicsnation-7108840)
Published: 2026-07-25T22:59:16+00:00
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## Resource

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. 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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