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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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Trump's Tariff Tumult

Mar 6, 2025
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How Trump's Immigration Policy Is Taking Shape

Mar 5, 2025
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Trump Defends Agenda In Combative Address

Mar 5, 2025
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Poll: Majority Thinks Trump Is Making Changes Too Quickly

Mar 3, 2025
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NPR Investigation: Harassment In The Federal Court System

Mar 1, 2025
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Roundup: Congress Works On Budget; Cabinet Meets; Good TV

Feb 28, 2025
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Trump's Next Foreign Policy Challenge: Syria

Feb 27, 2025
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How DOGE Cuts Are Impacting Federal Workers

Feb 26, 2025
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NPR Exclusive: Harassment In The Federal Judiciary

Feb 25, 2025
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Trump Administration Fires Top Pentagon Officials, Military Lawyers

Feb 24, 2025