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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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Government Shuts Down After Senate Fails To Pass Spending Bill

Jan 20, 2018
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President Trump, One Year In

Jan 19, 2018
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Trump Comments Threaten DACA Deal

Jan 16, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, January 11

Jan 12, 2018
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Trump Tweets About Mental Stability Fuel Conversation About Fitness

Jan 9, 2018
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, January 4

Jan 5, 2018
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What's Next For Congress In 2018

Jan 2, 2018
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2017 Roundup: Thursday, December 28

Dec 28, 2017
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, December 21

Dec 22, 2017
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Tax Bill Heads To Vote; Politics Heat Up Around Russia Investigation

Dec 18, 2017