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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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President Trump Says ISIS Leader Is Dead

Oct 27, 2019
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Weekly Roundup: Friday, October 25

Oct 25, 2019
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Despite Establishment Worries, Voters Are Excited About Democratic Primary Field

Oct 24, 2019
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Trump Calls Syria Cease-Fire 'Permanent,' Lifts Sanctions on Turkey

Oct 23, 2019
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Diplomat Testifies Trump Directly Linked Ukrainian Aid To Political Investigations

Oct 22, 2019
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Trump Drops Plan To Host G-7 Summit At His Miami Resort Following GOP Pushback

Oct 21, 2019
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Weekly Roundup: Friday, October 18

Oct 18, 2019
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'Get Over It': Politics Is Part Of Foreign Policy, White House Says

Oct 17, 2019
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Trump Defends Syria Withdrawal: 'It's Not Our Border'; Republicans Push Back

Oct 16, 2019
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The 4th Democratic Debate Takeaways

Oct 16, 2019