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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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Russia Recognizes Parts Of Ukraine As Independent, Escalating Conflict

Feb 21, 2022
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Will Americans Tolerate COVID Restrictions If Cases Rise Again?

Feb 18, 2022
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What To Know About Biden's Supreme Court Front-Runners

Feb 17, 2022
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Biden Holds Out Hope for Diplomatic Solution In Ukraine

Feb 16, 2022
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A Look At Key Senate, Governor's Races In Arizona And Georgia

Feb 15, 2022
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On The Ground In Ukraine As Threat Of Russian Invasion Grows

Feb 14, 2022
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The Economy Is Doing Well By Most Measures—But Inflation Remains A Problem

Feb 11, 2022
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Congress Pursues Good-Governance Reforms

Feb 10, 2022
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Biden Promised To Cancel $10,000 In Student Debt For All Borrowers. He Hasn't.

Feb 9, 2022
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Top Biden Science Adviser Who Was Accused Of Toxic Management Resigns

Feb 8, 2022