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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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A Full Court Press: The Supreme Court Considers Expanded Benefits For Student Athletes

Apr 1, 2021
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"It's Big" And "It's Bold": Biden Unveils Massive Infrastructure Plan

Mar 31, 2021
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Gov. Kristi Noem Hopes To Court Conservatives By Banning Trans Girls From Sports

Mar 30, 2021
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Will A New Georgia Law Restrict Voter Access Or Restore Faith In Elections?

Mar 29, 2021
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Weekly Roundup: March 26th

Mar 26, 2021
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President Biden Addresses Migration, Filibuster At First Press Conference

Mar 25, 2021
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Guns Are A Key Part Of American Political Identity. That Makes Reform Unlikely.

Mar 24, 2021
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US Loans Vaccines To Mexico, Canada

Mar 23, 2021
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Migrant Children Advocates Say Biden Should Have Been Prepared For Arrivals

Mar 22, 2021
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What If We Don't Need To 'Fix' Polarization?

Mar 20, 2021