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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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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, February 14

Feb 14, 2019
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Lawmakers Reach Deal On Border Security, But Trump Says He Isn't Happy

Feb 12, 2019
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2020 Update: Candidates Differ On How They Will Or Will Not Take On Trump

Feb 11, 2019
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, February 7

Feb 8, 2019
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President Trump Delivers State Of The Union Address

Feb 6, 2019
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Gov. Northam Resists Resignation; State Of The Union Preview

Feb 5, 2019
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, January 31

Jan 31, 2019
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Trump Adviser Roger Stone Pleads Not Guilty; Acting AG Says Russia Probe May End Soon

Jan 29, 2019
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Trump Adviser Roger Stone Indicted In Russia Probe; Trump Agrees To End The Shutdown

Jan 26, 2019
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, January 24

Jan 24, 2019