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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 Kevin McCarthy On The Brink?

Jan 7, 2023
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House Impasse Continues

Jan 6, 2023
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Six Ballots — None The Speaker

Jan 5, 2023
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House Deadlocks In Vote For New Speaker

Jan 4, 2023
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The Push To Redefine 'Black' And End Anti-Racist Voter Protections

Jan 2, 2023
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"Can't Let It Go" Holiday Spectacular 2022

Dec 30, 2022
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After Roe, The Supreme Court Seems Poised to Undo More Major Precedents

Dec 29, 2022
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After Months Of Inflation, Where Is The Economy Heading?

Dec 28, 2022
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2022 Reshaped the U.S. Relationship With Russia, China

Dec 27, 2022
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Belonging, Money, Duty? Inside Account Of Why GOP Pros Backed Trump

Dec 26, 2022