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The NPR Politics Podcast

NPR
Donald Trump
Nikki Haley
Joe Biden
Michigan
2024 Presidential Election
Republican Party
January 6th Insurrection
Super Tuesday
Trump
Republican National Committee
Economy
Biden Administration
Texas
Mitch Mcconnell
Gaza
2020 Election
Supreme Court
Immigration
Abortion Rights
Georgia

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

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This normally would be a bonus episode just for NPR Politics Podcast+ listeners. With this being the season of giving, we're sharing this one with everyone! To hear more bonus content like this, regular episodes sponsor-free, and support the work of ... more

It was another busy week in the political world. We discuss the Supreme Court’s approval of Texas' redrawn congressional map, Democrats' performance in a Tennessee special election, and President Trump's dismissal of worries about "affordability" as ... more

State and local elections officials across the country are preparing for a variety of ways the Trump administration could interfere with the 2026 midterm elections. We discuss the risks and what tactics the president and his allies have suggested.

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New questions have emerged surrounding the United States’ military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in early September. We discuss what we know and why the White House appears to be distancing itself from the decision to order multiple stri... more

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David Barker
Professor of government at American University
American University
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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republican Congresswoman known for her loyalty to Trump
U.S. Congress
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Yasmin Raji
Executive director at Swing Left
Swing Left
Episode: What Does It Mean To Be A Republican Or A Democrat In The Trump Era?
John Yu
Law professor at the University of California, Berkeley and former Bush administration lawyer
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Trump Calls Cartels Terrorists. Is That Enough To Go To War?
Nancy Solomon
Hosts the podcast, Dead End Crime and Politics
WNYC
Episode: Unpacking The New Jersey And Virginia Races For Governor
Margaret Barthel
A journalist for WAMU
WAMU
Episode: Unpacking The New Jersey And Virginia Races For Governor
Yuki Noguchi
NPR Health Correspondent
NPR
Episode: Ignoring Scientific Evidence, Trump Blames Tylenol For Autism
Elissa Slotkin
Senator and expert in national security
United States Senate
Episode: Sources & Methods: Two wars escalate abroad, political violence at home
Eric Deggans
NPR critic at large
NPR
Episode: How Trump Is Remaking Culture To Fit His Worldview

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Tamara Keith
Covers the White House and provides political analysis.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 31.7k ratings
  • Horrible

    Not sure what happened to NPR, but the way you guys have been handling Donald Trump’s actions and your responses to it has been very disturbing lately.

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    linnkylinz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Deafening silence

    Why don’t you cover what’s happening? The very tiny amount of Mamdani coverage is ridiculous. You people are living through history right now! Report on it! A young Muslim socialist is the incoming mayor of NYC. This is a triumph for the young left across America and NPR is barely saying *anything*. Oh, but we’re supposed to keep fighting for your funding.

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    Sal Flora
    United Statesa month ago
  • Extraordinarily Incompetent Sanewashing

    At the same time Trump is bombing Interstate 5 and tearing down the White House, these people broke their backs both-sidsing and sanewashing the White House obliteration. Key issues, completely ignored, not one word: The “Ballroom” is 90,000 feet, that’s 50 single family homesor, if you will, space for 50 New York Philharmonic orchestras OR, simply 9000 people. Bigger than the Residence and grotesquely out of proportion to the space. Much more important, the East Wing has been demolished, but... more

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    This is Malware
    United Statesa month ago
  • The pod keeps you up to date on the basics of the major issues in DC. The voices are friendly, and you get to know them as friends as the years roll on. If you are looking for deep deep layers of skeptical examination of all sides, this might not be for you.

    Podcast Addict
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    Independence MC
    a month ago
  • Too short of episodes

    The episodes have gotten too short. I think this podcast would benefit from long form episodes like they did years ago. These feel truncated and rushed.

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    Freelance illustrator
    United Statesa month ago

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Insightful reporting that dives into political nuances and offers clarity on complex issues.
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Reviewers appreciate the hosts' expertise and the informative nature of the discussions, making it a daily must-listen for political enthusiasts.

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Are The Strikes On Venezuelan Boats ‘War’ – And Do The Rules Of War Apply?
Q: Greg, can we just explain something here about how drug trafficking has been handled by the US government in the past?
Historically, the Coast Guard has handled drug trafficking by interdicting boats and making arrests without using lethal force, contrasting sharply with the military strikes being employed now.
Are The Strikes On Venezuelan Boats ‘War’ – And Do The Rules Of War Apply?
Q: What is actually happening here regarding the strikes?
The military actions are termed as an armed conflict by the Trump administration, although critics argue that no formal war has been declared. There's a discussion on the legality of these strikes and their alignment with international law.
Healthcare Subsidies Aren’t In The Deal To Reopen The Government. What Is?
Q: Are House Republicans upset because they were cut out of this, or are they upset because of some larger political calculation or something else?
House Republicans are upset mainly because they were not consulted during negotiations, leading to frustrations about the way the deal was crafted.
Healthcare Subsidies Aren’t In The Deal To Reopen The Government. What Is?
Q: What is in this deal?
The deal passed funds most government agencies through January 30th, includes measures for full-year funding for certain programs, and controversially, allows Senate Republicans to sue the government over seized phone records.
Roundup: Bolton In Court, Zelenskyy In Washington, Military In The Caribbean
Q: How does this indictment against Bolton compare with other indictments against Trump's perceived enemies?
The indictment against Bolton is much more detailed and comes from a career prosecutor's office, contrasting with the seemingly politically driven cases against Comey and Letitia James.

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