The NPR Politics Podcast
NPREvery 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2023 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsDaily News | |||
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Tensions between congressional Republicans and the White House caused leaders on the Hill to delay a vote on immigration funding. We discuss what's at the center of the fighting, plus what this week’s indictment of Cuba's Raúl Castro says about Presi... more
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 North Carolina voters who backed President Joe Biden in 2020 and President Donald Trump in 2024. We discuss what they say about President Trump, the economy, the Democratic Party and artificial intelligence. more
President Trump wasn't on the ballot in Tuesday’s primaries, but he notched a victory when the challenger he backed defeated Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie. We discuss Massie's loss and other primary election results from Tuesday, as well as ... more
President Trump is creating a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who say they were victims of the “weaponization” of the Justice Department. We discuss who could get payouts and who makes that call.
This episode: voting correspondent Mil... more
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- Strait of Hormuz episode
I was listening to the most recent NPR politics podcast about the straits of Hormuz and felt like many pertinent things out. You talked about how other countries are not stepping up to help open the straits, but they weren’t closed until Trump started this war with no input or effort to include our Allies. Why should they come and fix a problem he created, especially when they keep pointing out that the cruise missiles that Iran has can reach them in Europe. Does getting involved at this point o... more
Apple Podcasts5kettle-head
United States18 days ago - Not clear on your point
Seems like you guys (!) have lost sight of who started this war. Very disappointed with your reporting lately.
Apple Podcasts3lowcountyr letgoUnited States19 days ago - Not educated about SCOTUS role…
I like the banter to some degree, but it seems like a cnn roundtable with talking heads at times, which is less informative. Also the episode they just released about the Louisiana maps shows they need some even basic SCOTUS schooling.
Apple Podcasts3Renee.CGUnited States24 days ago - Biased
Most, not all opinions on NPR are left leaning. Tit should be neutral commentary and less biased.
Apple Podcasts1Mrs. MercedesUnited States24 days ago - An institution I’d die for
Title says most of how I feel about this 4th estate institution.
One question though…how many guts does the VRA have? Are the guts regenerating? I ask because the Supreme Court seems to repeatedly gut it and that’s a bit of an unusual thing to be able to do as gutting is typically fatal.
Apple Podcasts5M0r4euzUnited States25 days ago
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Spotify | #168 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #30 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #98 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Canada/News/Politics |
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What is The NPR Politics Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekday political news show that analyzes U.S. domestic politics, executive action, elections, and foreign policy with a emphasis on how events unfold and what they mean for policy and voters. Episodes frequently dissect presidential messaging, congressional dynamics, and key decision points, from war and sanctions in the Middle East to election administration and landmark policy debates. Regulars provide quick readings on polling, legal constraints, and institutional power, often contrasting official rhetoric with likely real-world outcomes. A standout aspect is the panel-style format that blends rapid reporting with thoughtful context, plus hard questions about media coverage, accountability, and the implications of political strategy f... more
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Recent guests on The NPR Politics Podcast include:
1. Dan Osborne
2. Franco Ordoñez
3. Atiba Ellis
4. Matthew Connolly
5. Tim Naftali
6. Gene Hamilton
7. Danielle Kurtzleben
8. Jason DeRose
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