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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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Midterm Update: May 8th Primaries Look Ahead

May 7, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, May 3

May 3, 2018
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Comedian Responds To Criticism After Controversial Remarks At The White House Correspondents' Dinner

Apr 30, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, April 26

Apr 27, 2018
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Supreme Court Appears Ready To Side With Trump On Travel Ban

Apr 25, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, April 19

Apr 20, 2018
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Comey Tells NPR The FBI 'Would Be Worse Today' If Not For His Actions

Apr 17, 2018
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President Trump Announces Air Strikes On Syria

Apr 14, 2018
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More On Mueller, Zuckerberg And Landscape For 2018 Elections

Apr 13, 2018
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Paul Ryan Will Not Seek Re-Election

Apr 11, 2018