NEW YORK – The Rev. Al Sharpton will only appear on MSNBC on Sunday mornings as part of a programming shakeup, according to a new report.
Variety reported on Wednesday that Sharpton’s daily “PoliticsNation” program is ending its run on Sept. 4 after four years on MSNBC.
He begins his new show during the cable channel’s 8 a.m. timeslot on Sundays on Oct. 4, it added.
Twitter Cards “I want to congratulate Al and his team,” MSNBC President Phil Griffin said in a memo sent to staff Wednesday evening. “For four years they have done a terrific job bringing his voice and a big spotlight to issues of racial justice, civil rights and equality.”
“And, as many of you know, the Rev. has never missed a show,” he added. “I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do with a Sunday morning newsmaker program.”
Griffin said on Wednesday evening that MSNBC plans on temporarily filling Sharpton’s former 6 p.m. weeknight slot with breaking news coverage. (read more)