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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: July 8th

Jul 8, 2022
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Abortion Access Is Now A Key Issue In Many Governor's Races

Jul 7, 2022
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The Grassroots Efforts To Spread Election Conspiracies

Jul 6, 2022
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American Democratic Norms Continue To Falter As Some Republicans Refuse To Concede

Jul 5, 2022
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Planet Money: What's Causing Inflation?

Jul 4, 2022
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As The Supreme Court Ends Its Term, The Christian Nationalist Right Keeps Winning

Jul 1, 2022
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Supreme Court Curbs Environmental Protection Agency's Power To Protect Environment

Jun 30, 2022
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NATO Expansion To Move Ahead Despite Russia's War In Ukraine

Jun 29, 2022
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Trump Tried To Join Attack On Capitol; Our Interview With VP Harris On End Of Roe

Jun 28, 2022
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Gun Split Screen: Biden Signs Safety Measures As Justices Nix A Century-Old Law

Jun 27, 2022