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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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White House: This Week Could Be Toughest Yet

Apr 6, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: Friday, April 3rd

Apr 3, 2020
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Nearly Ten Million Americans Have Filed For Unemployment In The Last Two Weeks

Apr 2, 2020
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How Tennessee and Colorado Are Responding to Pandemic

Apr 1, 2020
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Pandemic Opens A New Front In The Battle Over Abortion Access

Mar 31, 2020
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President Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidance Through April

Mar 30, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 27

Mar 27, 2020
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Joe Biden, Retail Politician, Tries His Hand At Virtual Campaigning

Mar 26, 2020
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Senate and White House Announce Deal On Coronavirus Package

Mar 25, 2020
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As Congress Closes In On A Deal, Trump Says He Wants To Open U.S. By Easter

Mar 24, 2020