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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's Nevada Rally Violated State Covid Rules. He Held It Anyway.

Sep 14, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: September 11th

Sep 11, 2020
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Whistle-blower: Trump Officials Pushed Intel Staff To Downplay Russian Interference

Sep 10, 2020
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On Tape: President Trump Admits To Downplaying The Pandemic

Sep 9, 2020
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President Trump Pushes Unrealistic Vaccine Timeline In Effort To Win Votes

Sep 8, 2020
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Labor Day Is When Election Season Kicks Into High Gear. Here's Where Voters Are.

Sep 7, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: September 4th

Sep 4, 2020
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The Pandemic Is Slowing Nationally, But Still Severe

Sep 3, 2020
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Lawmakers On Both Sides Of The Aisle Contend With New Political Realities

Sep 2, 2020
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Trump Defends Man Accused Of Shooting Protesters, Visits Kenosha

Sep 1, 2020