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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's Big Week, Christian Nationalism At CPAC, And A Mayor Who Is A Horse

Aug 5, 2022
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The Evolution Of Election Integrity; Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced To More Than 7 Years

Aug 4, 2022
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Abortion Rights Activists Win Big In Kansas (And Other Primary Results)

Aug 3, 2022
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US Kills al-Qaida Leader In Drone Strike; Pelosi Visits Taiwan, Rankling China

Aug 2, 2022
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The 2024 Presidential Race Begins To Take Shape

Aug 1, 2022
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Weekly Roundup: July 29, 2022

Jul 29, 2022
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Will The Jan. 6 Investigations Have An Impact On The 2024 Race?

Jul 28, 2022
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Indiana Lawmakers Debate Strengthening Abortion Restrictions

Jul 27, 2022
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Supreme Court Skepticism Leads Dems To Push Codifying Same-Sex Marriage

Jul 26, 2022
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In Arizona, Trump and Pence Offer Competing Views For Republicans' Futures

Jul 25, 2022