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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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The 2nd Democratic Debates: Night 1 Takeaways

Jul 31, 2019
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The 2nd Democratic Presidential Debates: What You Should Watch For

Jul 29, 2019
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, July 25

Jul 25, 2019
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Special Counsel Robert Mueller Testifies Before Congress

Jul 24, 2019
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg To NPR: "I Am Very Much Alive"

Jul 24, 2019
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On The Trail With Julián Castro

Jul 23, 2019
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, July 18

Jul 18, 2019
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President Trump Defends His Racist Tweets Attacking Democratic Congresswomen

Jul 16, 2019
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On The Trail With Amy Klobuchar

Jul 15, 2019
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, July 11

Jul 12, 2019