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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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Brittney Griner, American Jailed In Russia, Freed In Prisoner Swap

Dec 8, 2022
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Is Raphael Warnock A Good Model For Swing-State Democrats?

Dec 7, 2022
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Will Arizona Officials Face Charges For Vote Certification Delay?

Dec 6, 2022
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With Iowa No Longer First, Campaigns Will Have To Evolve

Dec 5, 2022
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Whither, Iowa? Dems Consider Shaking Up Primary Season

Dec 2, 2022
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Will Georgia Voters End Joe Manchin's Reign As King Of The Senate?

Dec 1, 2022
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Why Biden And Congress Are Trying To Stop A Railroad Strike

Nov 30, 2022
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Here's How Republicans Pulled Off Big Upsets In New York State

Nov 29, 2022
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Rural Voters, Latino Voters Defy Easy Narratives in Midterms

Nov 28, 2022
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Weekly Roundup: November 25, 2022

Nov 25, 2022