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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 Ordered Security Footage Deleted, DOJ Alleges In New Charges

Jul 28, 2023
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House GOP Delights As Hunter Biden Plea Agreement Stalls

Jul 27, 2023
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The Tiny Liberal Arts College At The Heart Of The Culture War

Jul 26, 2023
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Man Wounded in US Raid On ISIS Head Says His Future Was Destroyed

Jul 25, 2023
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The Enduring Appeal Of Third Party Presidential Bids

Jul 24, 2023
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Conspiracy Theories Are Having A Moment — It's Bad For Democracy

Jul 21, 2023
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Illegal Border Crossings Have Been Surprisingly Low

Jul 20, 2023
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Republicans Face Charges In Michigan Over Trump Election Scheme

Jul 19, 2023
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Trump Says He's Likely To Face Criminal Charges Over Jan. 6

Jul 18, 2023
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Pence Is Struggling (And More Insights From Fundraising Numbers)

Jul 17, 2023