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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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Is Chris Christie A Man Without A Party?

Sep 8, 2023
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Campaign Check-In: How Are The Non-Trump Candidates Making Their Pitch?

Sep 7, 2023
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The National Implications Of Impeaching Texas' Attorney General

Sep 6, 2023
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Remember 9/11? Most Military Recruits Don't.

Sep 5, 2023
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It's A Politics Podcast Trivia Game!

Sep 4, 2023
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Weekly Roundup: Trump's Televised Trial, Ramaswamy's Rap Riposte

Sep 1, 2023
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Health Scares And Funding Fights Cloud Congress' Return

Aug 31, 2023
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After 30 Years, Here's Biden's Plan To Lower Drug Costs: Negotiate

Aug 30, 2023
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The US Tried To Keep ICE Abuse Reports Secret. Here's What's Inside

Aug 29, 2023
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Biden Administration, NYC Spar Over Immigration Policy

Aug 28, 2023