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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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Congress Probably Won't Agree On Police Reform

Jun 25, 2020
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U.S. Coronavirus Cases Holding Steady

Jun 24, 2020
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Who Will Kentucky Pick To Face Mitch McConnell?

Jun 23, 2020
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Trump Fires Lawyer Who Prosecuted His Allies

Jun 22, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: June 19th, 2020

Jun 19, 2020
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In 5-4 Decision, Supreme Court Lets DACA Stand

Jun 18, 2020
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NPR Analysis: Biden Has Early Edge On 2020 Political Map

Jun 17, 2020
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What Trump's Policing Order Does (And Doesn't) Do

Jun 16, 2020
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Supreme Court: LGBTQ Employment Discrimination Is Illegal

Jun 15, 2020
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It's Been a Minute: 'Not Just Another Protest'

Jun 14, 2020