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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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Former Staffer Accuses Joe Biden Of Sexual Assault

Apr 20, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: April 17th, 2020

Apr 17, 2020
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Unemployment Claims Remain Sky-High, All But Undoing 10 Years Of Job Gains

Apr 16, 2020
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Trump, Governors Weigh How To Reopen Country

Apr 15, 2020
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Obama Endorses Biden For President—So What?

Apr 14, 2020
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Trump Promised Corporate Partnerships To Fight The Virus. They Haven't Materialized.

Apr 13, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: April 10th, 2020

Apr 10, 2020
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17 Million Americans Have Filed For Unemployment In The Last 3 Weeks

Apr 9, 2020
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Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign

Apr 8, 2020
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Despite Health Risks, In-Person Voting Underway in Wisconsin

Apr 7, 2020