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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: April 15th

Apr 15, 2022
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What Natasha Romanenko Experienced When Russian Troops Occupied Her Town

Apr 14, 2022
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A Look At The Most Interesting Races In The GOP's Fight To Retake The Senate

Apr 13, 2022
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On COVID, Democrats Struggle With The Tension Between Public Health And Politics

Apr 12, 2022
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How Extremist Republicans Have Reframed Politics In Idaho

Apr 11, 2022
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How Congress Is Investigating January 6th — And Preparing For Any Future Attacks

Apr 8, 2022
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed To The Supreme Court

Apr 7, 2022
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Derailed By Immigration Fight, COVID Funding May Have To Wait Weeks

Apr 6, 2022
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The Economy Is Weird Right Now

Apr 5, 2022
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Mass Graves Found In Kyiv Suburbs Following Russian Withdrawal

Apr 4, 2022