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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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Not Too Far Left, But Left Enough: Kasich and Sanders Speak On DNC Night One

Aug 18, 2020
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The DNC Starts Tomorrow. Here's What To Watch For.

Aug 16, 2020
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Life Kit: How To Vote By Mail

Aug 15, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: August 14th

Aug 14, 2020
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Trump's Executive Actions Are Less Than Meets The Eye

Aug 13, 2020
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In First Campaign Event, Kamala Harris Prosecutes Trump

Aug 13, 2020
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Why Pick Kamala Harris For Vice President?

Aug 11, 2020
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Arizona Voters Discuss Coronavirus, Racial Justice, Election

Aug 10, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: August 7th

Aug 7, 2020
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Republicans Fear Democrats May Win Senate

Aug 6, 2020