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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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Kavanaugh Has The Votes To Be Confirmed To The Supreme Court

Oct 6, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, October 4

Oct 4, 2018
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President Trump Mocks Ford; FBI Investigates Accusations Against Kavanaugh

Oct 3, 2018
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The Lasting Political Impact of The Ford-Kavanaugh Hearings

Sep 29, 2018
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Kavanaugh & His Accuser Blasey Ford Testify About Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Sep 28, 2018
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Senate Committee Reviews New Allegations Against Kavanaugh; Trump Defends His Nominee

Sep 27, 2018
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Kavanaugh Again Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Rosenstein Remains Deputy AG For Now

Sep 24, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, September 20

Sep 21, 2018
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Trump Escalates Trade War With China; China Retaliates

Sep 18, 2018
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Allegations Against Kavanaugh Cause Political Turmoil, Echoes of Anita Hill

Sep 18, 2018