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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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Roundup: Mike Waltz Is Out, Young Democrats Ask What's Next, And Can't Let It Go

May 2, 2025
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Trump Wants Americans To Have More Babies

May 1, 2025
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Trump Gives Automakers Some Wiggle Room On Tariffs

Apr 30, 2025
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NPR Poll: Many Voters Give Trump Failing Grade

Apr 29, 2025
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What's Next For U.S. Involvement In Ukraine?

Apr 28, 2025
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Trump's First 100 Days: Promises Made, Promises Kept

Apr 25, 2025
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Trump's First 100 Days: Tariffs As Foreign Policy

Apr 24, 2025
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Trump's First 100 Days: An Increase In Executive Power

Apr 23, 2025
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Trump's First 100 Days: Wading Into The Culture Wars

Apr 22, 2025
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Trump's First 100 Days: Project 2025 & Its Influence

Apr 21, 2025