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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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Congress Returns With A Long To-Do List

Nov 12, 2018
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Election Night Hasn't Ended Just Yet

Nov 9, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, November 8

Nov 8, 2018
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After Election Night, Trump Lashes Out; Pelosi Offers An Olive Branch

Nov 7, 2018
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Democrats Win Control Of The House; Republicans Expand Senate Majority

Nov 7, 2018
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Midterm Update: Republicans & Democrats Make Their Final Pitches To Voters

Nov 5, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, November 1

Nov 1, 2018
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Midterm Update: What You Should Pay Attention To On Election Night

Oct 31, 2018
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Midterm Update: Trump Pivots To Immigration; Where The Parties Put Their Money

Oct 30, 2018
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Feds Charge Man With Mailing Improvised Bombs To President Trump's Critics

Oct 26, 2018