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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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Biden Says The US Has Gotten Serious About Climate

Nov 1, 2021
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Weekly Roundup: Friday October 29th

Oct 29, 2021
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The Docket: Do You Have The Right To Carry A Gun Outside Of Your Home?

Oct 28, 2021
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Jobs Are Open But People Of Color And Women Are Struggling To Return To Work

Oct 27, 2021
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How Safe Are Kids Online? Senators Ask TikTok, Snapchat, And YouTube

Oct 26, 2021
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The Facebook Papers Show How Quickly Radicalization Can Happen Online

Oct 25, 2021
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You Should Pay Attention To The Virginia Governor's Race

Oct 22, 2021
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What Will Survive Negotiations In Biden's Trillion-Plus Dollar Social Programs Bill?

Oct 21, 2021
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Will Democrats Change The Senate Rules To Pass Voting Rights Legislation?

Oct 20, 2021
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Why Are School Board Officials Getting Death Threats?

Oct 19, 2021