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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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Our Favorite Political TV Of 2021

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

Dec 29, 2021
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Why Was Marriage At The Center Of The Fight For LGBT Civil Rights?

Dec 28, 2021
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Despite Early Warnings Of An Omicron Surge, Testing Remains A Problem Nationwide

Dec 27, 2021
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Interview: Longtime Hillary Clinton Aide Huma Abedin On Parenting, Faith, And 2016

Dec 24, 2021
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How Successful Was The Biden Administration In Managing The Economy This Year?

Dec 23, 2021
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How Successful Was The Biden Administration In Fighting Climate Change This Year?

Dec 22, 2021
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How Successful Was The Biden Administration In Battling COVID This Year?

Dec 21, 2021
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Sen. Manchin Closes The Door On Biden's Build Back Better Plan

Dec 20, 2021
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Weekly Roundup: December 17th

Dec 17, 2021