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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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Biden Says Election Lies Undermine U.S. Democracy

Sep 2, 2022
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White House Climate Official Ali Zaidi On Biden's Climate Law — And What's Next

Sep 1, 2022
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Did Trump Team Withhold Documents From Investigators? DOJ Says Yes

Aug 31, 2022
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To Build Support Among Voters Of Color, Republicans Open Dozens Of Community Centers

Aug 30, 2022
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Democrats Build Momentum — But Midterms Are Usually A Nightmare For Party In Power

Aug 29, 2022
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Mar-a-Lago Affidavit Released; Combatting Election Security Disinformation

Aug 26, 2022
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Need To Claim Student Debt Relief? Here's What We Know

Aug 25, 2022
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Should Trump Make It Official? Depends If He's More Worried About The FEC Or DOJ

Aug 24, 2022
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The Dire Reality In Afghanistan A Year After The U.S. Withdrawal

Aug 23, 2022
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Democrats Claw Back Ground In Fight For Senate Control

Aug 22, 2022