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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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Trump Threatens To Deploy Military To States If They Don't Stop Violent Protests

Jun 2, 2020
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Trump Encourages Governors To 'Dominate' Protesters, Blames Democrats For Unrest

Jun 1, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: May 29th, 2020

May 29, 2020
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The Death Of George Floyd Sparks Outrage From Both Sides Of The Aisle

May 28, 2020
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Twitter Adds Warning To Trump's Tweets As He Spreads Misinformation

May 27, 2020
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Trump Threatens To Move The Republican National Convention

May 26, 2020
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Republicans And Democrats Battle Over The Future Of Voting

May 25, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: May 22nd, 2020

May 22, 2020
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Trump And Biden Wage An Uneven Virtual Campaign

May 21, 2020
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Democrats Think Prioritizing Health Care Will Give Them Wins In 2020

May 20, 2020