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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, May 31

May 31, 2018
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The Supreme Court Rejects Planned Parenthood Case & President Trump Threatens New Tariffs On China

May 29, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, May 24

May 24, 2018
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Midterm Update: First Black Woman Nominated For Governor & Other Tuesday Primaries Takeaways

May 23, 2018
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Trump Demands Review Of Russia Investigation Surveillance Tactics & Tuesday's Primaries

May 21, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, May 17

May 17, 2018
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Senate Releases More Details on Trump Jr. And Russian Lawyer Meeting & Tuesday's Primaries Takeaways

May 16, 2018
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One Year Of Robert Mueller As Special Counsel

May 15, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, May 10

May 10, 2018
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Midterm Update: May 8th Primaries Takeaways

May 9, 2018