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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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After Crackdown In Portland, Trump And Barr Tout Federal Police

Jul 23, 2020
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Trump Wants To Change Who Counts When Dividing Up Seats In Congress

Jul 22, 2020
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Is The Suburban Swing To Biden A Political Realignment?

Jul 21, 2020
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Congress To Work On Pandemic Relief

Jul 20, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: July 17th

Jul 17, 2020
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GOP Hoped To Diversify. Then Came President Trump.

Jul 16, 2020
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Polls Show Biden Riding High. Democrats Are Still Worried.

Jul 15, 2020
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Trump Fights Fauci. Nearly 140,000 Americans Are Dead.

Jul 14, 2020
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Trump Uses His Office To Help A Friend

Jul 13, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: July 10th, 2020

Jul 10, 2020