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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: June 10

Jun 10, 2022
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'Trump Summoned The Mob': What To Know About The First Jan. 6 Hearing

Jun 10, 2022
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Many Trump Picks Did Well Running For Open Seats, But Struggled Against Incumbents

Jun 8, 2022
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Democratic Backsliding Rocks The Summit Of The Americas Before It Begins

Jun 7, 2022
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Federal Inquiry Cast A Shadow On Solar Power Growth. Now, Biden's Granted A Reprieve.

Jun 6, 2022
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Americans Are Spending Lots — But They Still Don't Feel Good About The Economy

Jun 3, 2022
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President Biden Makes Longshot Plea For Action On Gun Violence

Jun 3, 2022
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Gun Rights Are Likely To Be Expanded Even Further By The Supreme Court

Jun 1, 2022
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As Uvalde Families Demand Answers, DOJ Will Investigate Police Response

May 31, 2022
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Here's How Politicians Pick Their Voters

May 30, 2022