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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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US-China Summit May Have Lowered The Temperature, But The Tough Issues Remain

Nov 16, 2021
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Steve Bannon, Former Top Trump Aide, Charged With Contempt Of Congress

Nov 15, 2021
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Weekly Roundup: November 11th

Nov 12, 2021
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More Trump Allies Ordered To Testify Before Congress About January 6th

Nov 11, 2021
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Biden's Election Was Legitimate. Republicans Have Convinced Supporters It Wasn't.

Nov 10, 2021
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Vice President Harris Travels To France To Mend Fences

Nov 9, 2021
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Congress Passes Biden's Trillion-Dollar Transit, Broadband, And Power Bill

Nov 8, 2021
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Weekly Roundup: November 5th

Nov 5, 2021
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The Republican Election Official Who Stood Up To Trump

Nov 4, 2021
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Virginia Elects Republican Glenn Youngkin As Governor

Nov 3, 2021