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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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How Trump's Executive Actions Are Impacting Federal Workers

Jan 24, 2025
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Trump Declared A "National Energy Emergency." Now What?

Jan 23, 2025
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Trump Rolls Back Federal DEI Rules

Jan 22, 2025
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Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Defendants

Jan 21, 2025
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Trump Promises "Golden Age," Moves To Enact Sweeping Executive Actions

Jan 20, 2025
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Roundup: Noem Confirmation Hearing; Laken Riley Act

Jan 17, 2025
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Israel, Hamas Ceasefire; Biden's Farewell Address

Jan 16, 2025
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Trump's DOJ, Dept. Of State Picks Have Confirmation Hearings

Jan 15, 2025
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Part Of Special Counsel Report Released; Hegseth Confirmation Hearing

Jan 14, 2025
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Trump Puts Blame For Wildfires On Newsom's Shoulders

Jan 13, 2025