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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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After Assassination Attempt, Trump Reclaims The Limelight

Jul 19, 2024
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JD Vance, Trump's VP Pick, Speaks On RNC Night Three

Jul 18, 2024
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RNC Night 2: Nikki Haley Endorses Trump, Hopes To Woo Skeptics

Jul 17, 2024
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RNC Day 1: J.D. Vance Is Trump's Vice Presidential Pick

Jul 16, 2024
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Update: Trump Assassination Attempt & Biden Oval Address

Jul 15, 2024
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Donald Trump Safe After Shooting During Pennsylvania Rally

Jul 14, 2024
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Roundup: Dems Fret; GOP Prepares; Majestic Mustaches

Jul 12, 2024
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Trump Wants To Make The Presidency More Powerful. Here's How.

Jul 11, 2024
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Is Project 2025 Trump's Plan For A 2nd Term? It's Complicated

Jul 10, 2024
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Biden, Defiant, Is Not Going Anywhere But The Campaign Trail

Jul 9, 2024