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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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President Biden calls for filibuster changes to pass voting rights bills

Jan 12, 2022
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Congress is back in session. Can Democrats finally pass Build Back Better?

Jan 10, 2022
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Weekly Roundup: January 7th

Jan 7, 2022
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'A Dagger At The Throat Of Democracy': President Biden Decries Election Lies

Jan 6, 2022
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Biden's COVID Response Lags Behind The Crisis, Experts Say

Jan 5, 2022
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Capitol Police Are Still Dealing With The Aftermath Of January 6th

Jan 4, 2022
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US Democracy Is At Risk Of Failing, According To 64% Of Americans

Jan 3, 2022
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Our Favorite Political Music of 2021

Dec 31, 2021
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Our Favorite Political TV Of 2021

Dec 30, 2021
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What Does It Take To Combat Disinformation?

Dec 29, 2021