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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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The NYT Says Trump Paid Little In Income Taxes; What Does That Mean For The Campaign?

Sep 28, 2020
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Amy Coney Barrett Nominated And Expected To Be Confirmed To Supreme Court

Sep 27, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: September 25th

Sep 25, 2020
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200,000 Americans Are Dead — And It Will Take More Than A Vaccine To Halt Pandemic

Sep 23, 2020
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It's Been Months Since Congress Last Passed Coronavirus Aid. Americans Are Struggling.

Sep 22, 2020
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Who Are The Women Under Consideration To Replace RBG?

Sep 21, 2020
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Progressive Icon, Dead At 87

Sep 19, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: September 18th

Sep 18, 2020
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Bad News/Good News: Vaccine Access Months Away, But Masks Really Help

Sep 17, 2020
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Analysis: Biden Leads, But He's Still Short Of 270 Electoral Votes

Sep 16, 2020