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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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Trump Sentenced: No Jail Time, No Fine

Jan 10, 2025
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Washington Honors Jimmy Carter

Jan 9, 2025
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Joe Biden's Judicial Legacy

Jan 8, 2025
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President-elect Trump refuses to rule out military involvement in Panama Canal

Jan 7, 2025
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Congress Certifies Trump's Election Win

Jan 6, 2025
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Roundup: New Orleans investigation; Biden's last days in office

Jan 3, 2025
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How Donald Trump Reshaped The GOP

Jan 2, 2025
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How Trump's Tariffs Plan Might Work

Jan 1, 2025
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Donald Trump's Domestic Policy Agenda

Dec 31, 2024
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The Life & Legacy Of Jimmy Carter

Dec 30, 2024