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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 How The Candidates Are Making Their Case To Black Voters

Oct 29, 2020
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New Coronavirus Cases At Record Levels; 75 Million Americans Have Voted.

Oct 28, 2020
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When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

Oct 27, 2020
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Trump And Biden Are Both On The Trail, But Their Campaign Events Are Worlds Apart

Oct 26, 2020
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It's Been A Minute: How Latino Voter Outreach Still Falls Short

Oct 25, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: October 23rd

Oct 23, 2020
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Surprise: There Was A Lot Of Policy Talk At The Final Presidential Debate

Oct 23, 2020
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How Campaigns Work: Polling

Oct 21, 2020
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Trump's Popularity In South Carolina Boosts Lindsey Graham's Odds In SC

Oct 20, 2020
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Fifteen Days Out, Some GOP Lawmakers Are Distancing Themselves From Trump

Oct 19, 2020