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The NPR Politics Podcast

Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.

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What Happened In Tuesday's Elections

Apr 2, 2025
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Trump & Presidential Term Limits

Apr 1, 2025
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A Look At This Week's Special House Elections In Florida

Mar 31, 2025
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Weekly Roundup: Tariffs, Texts & Turtles

Mar 28, 2025
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Why Does Donald Trump Want Greenland?

Mar 27, 2025
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DOGE's Potential Impact On Social Security & The VA

Mar 26, 2025
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Defense Officials Used Group Text To Plan Missile Strikes

Mar 25, 2025
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Sanders, AOC Rally To Motivate Democrats

Mar 24, 2025
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Roundup: Potential Ukraine Ceasefire; Trump Attacks Judiciary

Mar 21, 2025
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How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting U.S. Farmers

Mar 20, 2025