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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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Weekly Roundup: September 16th

Sep 16, 2022
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Obama's Speechwriter On The Power Of Presidential Rhetoric

Sep 15, 2022
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Abortion Is Top Of Mind In Ohio's Closely-Watched Senate Race

Sep 14, 2022
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As Political Violence Rises, Biden To Host Unity Conference

Sep 13, 2022
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Fight Over Trump's Confidential Docs Remains Ugly And Tedious

Sep 12, 2022
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Congress Will Vote On Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage Rights

Sep 9, 2022
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Pandemic, Polarization, Prosecution: New Ballot Box Politics

Sep 8, 2022
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Donald Trump's Republican Doubters Warn Of "Lame Duck" Limits

Sep 7, 2022
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Trump's Request For Independent Document Review Approved

Sep 6, 2022
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Fighting Back Against Election Lies

Sep 5, 2022