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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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Here's Who Will Lead Biden's COVID Response

Dec 7, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: December 4th

Dec 4, 2020
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Don't Expect Donald Trump To Retire

Dec 3, 2020
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Relief Will End If Congress Can't Pass A Deal

Dec 2, 2020
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Despite Conspiracy And Insinuation, The Electoral System Worked—This Time.

Dec 1, 2020
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Biden Picks Women And People Of Color For His Economics And Communications Teams

Nov 30, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: November 27th

Nov 27, 2020
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NPR's Throughline: The Shadows of the Constitution

Nov 26, 2020
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What Happens When Neither Party Gets To Celebrate The Election?

Nov 25, 2020
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Trump Relents, Paving Way For Biden Transition To Formally Begin

Nov 24, 2020