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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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At Iowa GOP Conference, Trump Is Still Running The Show

Apr 24, 2023
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Roundup: Ron DeSantis Wants GOP Backup; John Fetterman Gives A Mental Health Update

Apr 21, 2023
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Is Friday Last Day To Access Medication Abortions? Up To SCOTUS

Apr 20, 2023
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McCarthy Debuts Spending Cuts — But May Lack Votes To Pass Them

Apr 19, 2023
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A $787.5 Million Check — How Fox News Ended Election Lies Lawsuit

Apr 19, 2023
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Meds, Money And High Drama At The Supreme Court

Apr 17, 2023
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Senator Feinstein's Lengthy Absence Imperils Biden's Court Picks

Apr 14, 2023
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Leaked Docs Reveal Ukraine's Vulnerabilities, US Intel On Allies

Apr 13, 2023
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Tim Scott Prepares To Join Expanding Republican Primary Field

Apr 12, 2023
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Trans Americans Face Patchwork Of Differing Laws

Apr 11, 2023