Podcast Artwork

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.

Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics

1750 episodes Visit Website

Select an episode to begin listening to The NPR Politics Podcast.

Episode image

Amid Many Global Crises Biden Calls For Togetherness In First U.N. Address

Sep 21, 2021
Episode image

As Biden's Approval Rating Dips, Republicans Sharpen Their Message For The Midterms

Sep 20, 2021
Episode image

Weekly Roundup: September 17th

Sep 17, 2021
Episode image

Interview: EMILY's List President On Electing Democratic Women

Sep 16, 2021
Episode image

With Big Plans And Small Margins, Can Democrats Pull Off Their Agenda?

Sep 15, 2021
Episode image

Here Are The Tough Questions Congress Asked About Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal

Sep 14, 2021
Episode image

Should Athletes Be Activists? WNBA Star Nneka Ogwumike Says They Have To Be

Sep 13, 2021
Episode image

Listen: How The Country Remembered 9/11, Two Decades Later

Sep 11, 2021
Episode image

Weekly Roundup: September 10th

Sep 10, 2021
Episode image

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Told Us He Isn't Retiring. Yet.

Sep 9, 2021