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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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Is It Safe For Kids To Return To School?

Jul 8, 2020
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Young People Drive Coronavirus Surge

Jul 7, 2020
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President Revives "American Carnage" Message

Jul 6, 2020
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How Black Americans Experience Patriotism

Jul 3, 2020
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US Added Jobs In June⁠—But Now The Pandemic Is Getting Worse

Jul 2, 2020
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Trump Remakes Federal Judiciary In His Image

Jul 1, 2020
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Trump's Disapproval Climbs Alongside US Coronavirus Cases

Jun 30, 2020
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Supreme Court Overturns Restrictions On Abortion Access

Jun 29, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: June 26th, 2020

Jun 26, 2020
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Congress Probably Won't Agree On Police Reform

Jun 25, 2020