By Greg Hazley
Al Sharpton takes over as permanent host of MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation” on Aug. 29. He had been hosting the 6 p.m. show on a trial basis.
Phil Griffin, president of MSNBC says Sharpton “has always been one of our most thoughtful and entertaining guests.”
With the civil rights activist and minister at the helm, Griffin believes the cable network will have “an incredibly strong kick-off” to its evening schedule.
Sharpton’s statement says joining the “Lean Forward” network is a “natural extension of my life work and growth. We all learn from our pain and stand up from our stumbling and one must either lean forward or fall backwards. I’m glad they have given me the opportunity to continue my forward lean.”
Sharpton founded the National Action Network and hosts a radio program that is heard in 40 markets.
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