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

Mar 24, 2020
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Tempers Flare In Coronavirus Aid Negotiations

Mar 23, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 20

Mar 20, 2020
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White House Touts Coronavirus Treatments, As FDA Warns They May Be Months Away

Mar 19, 2020
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President Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada

Mar 18, 2020
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After More Primaries Biden Grows Lead As Coronavirus Reshapes Primary Calendar

Mar 18, 2020
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Trump: Avoid Gatherings Of More Than 10 People To Limit Contagion

Mar 16, 2020
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Biden, Sanders Debate One-On-One As Coronavirus Upends The Race

Mar 16, 2020
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Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 13

Mar 13, 2020
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Pelosi Vows To Bring Coronavirus Bill To House Floor As Republicans Push For Changes

Mar 12, 2020