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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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Trump Relents, Paving Way For Biden Transition To Formally Begin

Nov 24, 2020
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Biden Taps Historic Nominees As He Begins To Fill His Cabinet

Nov 23, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: November 20th

Nov 20, 2020
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Joe Biden Won The Election—But He's Still Left Waiting In The Wings.

Nov 19, 2020
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Trump Doesn't Have To Win In Court To Erode Trust In Voting

Nov 18, 2020
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Democrats Riled By House Losses

Nov 17, 2020
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Obama Is Troubled More GOP Leaders Won't Acknowledge Biden's Win

Nov 16, 2020
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As Coronavirus Again Breaks Records, Dem Relief Bill Hopes Hinge On Georgia

Nov 13, 2020
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Why Did Republicans Rack Up Wins Despite Trump's Loss?

Nov 12, 2020
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Joe Biden Projects Calm As Trump And GOP Allies Spread Disinformation

Nov 11, 2020