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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: New Speaker, Same Challenges

Nov 3, 2023
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Republicans Turn On Tuberville Over Military Blockade

Nov 2, 2023
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Democrats Divided Over Israel

Nov 1, 2023
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How A Colorado Trial Could Force Trump Off The Ballot

Oct 31, 2023
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Term Limits Won't Fix Congress — Here's What Might

Oct 30, 2023
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Roundup: GOP Boosts Power By Gerrymandering North Carolina

Oct 27, 2023
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Trump Allies Take Plea Deals In Georgia — How That Changes The Case

Oct 26, 2023
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Meet Mike Johnson, The Republican Just Elected Speaker Of The House

Oct 25, 2023
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Trump And Allies Doom Latest GOP Speaker Nominee, GOP Regroups

Oct 24, 2023
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Can GOP Remake Election Data System Undermined By Conspiracies?

Oct 23, 2023