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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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Will Mike Johnson Survive His Own Israel, Ukraine Aid Pitch?

Apr 17, 2024
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Was Jan. 6 An Obstruction Of Congress? SCOTUS Will Decide

Apr 16, 2024
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Donald Trump's First Criminal Trial Begins In New York

Apr 15, 2024
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Weekly Roundup: Biden Actions On Guns, Student Loans

Apr 12, 2024
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Understanding The County That Went For Obama, Trump, And Biden

Apr 11, 2024
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The Alabama Election At The Heart Of The Voting Rights Fight

Apr 10, 2024
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What To Know About Trump's Abortion Policy

Apr 9, 2024
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Congress Is Back And As Messy As Ever

Apr 8, 2024
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Roundup: Biden Calls Bibi; New Poll

Apr 5, 2024
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The Latino & Asian American Voter Registration Gap

Apr 4, 2024