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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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Pelosi's Spouse Attacked, Pennsylvania Senate, Train Labor Dispute

Oct 28, 2022
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How Armed Observers And Felony Convictions May Shape Ballot Access

Oct 27, 2022
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The Races Are In North Carolina, But The Politics Are National

Oct 26, 2022
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As Heating Costs Increase, New Hampshire Senate Race Tightens

Oct 25, 2022
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Some GOP Candidates Are Struggling. Can Mitch McConnell Save Them?

Oct 24, 2022
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The Center Of The Political World (Georgia) & Future Of Democracy

Oct 21, 2022
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Fight Inflation Without Recession? How Two Top Economists See It

Oct 20, 2022
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Homeland Security Staff Want Biden To Oust Watchdog, A Trump Pick

Oct 19, 2022
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Election Vendor Faces Charges After Conspiracy Group's Allegations

Oct 18, 2022
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New Culture War Cudgel: GOP Ads Blame Opioid Crisis On Migrants

Oct 17, 2022