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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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House Republicans Oust Liz Cheney After Persistent Criticism of Donald Trump

May 12, 2021
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Biden Wants $10 Billion To Put Young People To Work On Environmental Projects

May 11, 2021
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At Florida's Retirement Xanadu, GOP Firebrands Lead Their Own Trump Rally

May 10, 2021
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Weekly Roundup: May 7th

May 7, 2021
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Patents Are Just One Piece Of The Global Vaccine Manufacturing Problem

May 6, 2021
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Trump's Facebook Ban Remains, For Now

May 5, 2021
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Dems To Justice Breyer: Retire From Supreme Court While We Control Senate

May 4, 2021
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How Much Is Biden Willing To Compromise On His Infrastructure Plan?

May 3, 2021
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Weekly Roundup: April 30th

Apr 30, 2021
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Census: More Seats For Texas, Fewer For California and New York

Apr 29, 2021