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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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Jobs, Climate, China: Biden Unveils Robust New EV Tariffs

May 14, 2024
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Americans Say The Economy's Bad, But Spend Like It's Good

May 13, 2024
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Weekly Roundup: Jail Time For Trump Over Gag Order Violations?

May 10, 2024
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Biden Threatens To Halt Weapons Shipments To Israel

May 9, 2024
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Mike Johnson Keeps His Job — For Now

May 9, 2024
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The Fight To Fire The House Speaker — Again

May 8, 2024
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What's Driving People To — Or Away From — The Polls?

May 7, 2024
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Who Wants To Be Trump's VP?

May 6, 2024
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Roundup: What To Impart To Your Kids? Depends On Your Party

May 3, 2024
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Federal Judges Aren't Subject To Workplace Harassment Laws

May 2, 2024