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The NPR Politics Podcast

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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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for The NPR Politics Podcast.

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Voting wrapped up in several states’ primaries on Tuesday, and the results were a mixed bag. We discuss takeaways from primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Carolina and Connecticut.

This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, senior ... more

More women than men have voted in every election in Maine in the last decade, and women are a key reason Republican Sen. Susan Collins won reelection six years ago. We discuss how Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson are trying to win the support of wom... more

President Trump has said repeatedly, publicly and privately, that he doesn't want to be compared in the history books to former President Herbert Hoover, who led the country during the economic collapse of the Great Depression. We discuss how Trump's... more

It was another busy week in the world of politics. We discuss a Senate committee's vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Todd Blanche's newly cleared path toward confirmation as attorney general, and how Republicans are handling miscond... more

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Recent Guests

Colin Jackson
Reporter from Michigan Public Radio Network
Michigan Public Radio Network
Episode: Progressives had a good night in Michigan
Bernadette Breslin
National Press Secretary for the National Republican Senatorial Committee
NRSC
Episode: How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave
Anya Van Wagdentonk
Wisconsin Public Radio journalist in Madison
Wisconsin Public Radio
Episode: Who will Wisconsin Democrats pick to run for governor?
Paige Cognetti
Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania
City of Scranton
Episode: How power, corruption & lies influence voters' choices
Michael Waldman
Head of the Brennan Center for Justice
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: How power, corruption & lies influence voters' choices
Abdul El-Sayed
Former Detroit health department and Wayne County official; progressive candidate
Democratic Senate candidate (Michigan)
Episode: This Senate race may shape the Democrats' future
Wayne Schutsky
KJZZ correspondent joining from Phoenix
KJZZ (Phoenix)
Episode: The races we’re watching in Arizona’s primary
Adrian Fontes
Arizona's top voting official, Democrat
Arizona Secretary of State? (as guest referenced)
Episode: Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims of election fraud — again
Claire Valdez
DSA-backed candidate who won a competitive primary in New York City
Democratic Socialists of America
Episode: Trump warns that communism is coming for America

Hosts

Tamara Keith
Host with NPR Politics Podcast/On-the-ground politics reporting
Domenico Montanaro
Senior Political Editor and Correspondent; co-hosts, provides expert analysis
Miles Parks
Host of NPR Politics Podcast; introduces segments and guides discussion
Ashley Lopez
Co-host/Reporter; covers politics and policy
Franco Ordoñez
White House correspondent; contributes policy context and reporting

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 32.2k ratings
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    If the internet, the media & politics went away tomorrow, it would be the biggest gift to the world. I’d gladly go back to reading books. I listen to these reporters actually believing that any of this ai/tech is healthy. It’s not. 4 kids over 20 yrs time using it have partially destroyed them. Makes my skin crawl listening to these people making it sound like any of this is, life.

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    Flameonyou
    United States2 months ago
  • Do Better Franco

    Franco’s dismissiveness of the insane pricing around the World Cup is one of the more out touch comments I’ve ever heard from NPR. Sorry we’re not all national reporters making 6 figures bud

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    Concerneddd Citizen
    United States2 months ago
  • I really liked how calm and neutral it is and it feels like I'm not eavesdropping on drama and I also like the fact that I can enjoy my mornings without feeling stressed out and that is why I follow them and turned on notifications on Spotify

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    drward2022
    2 months ago
  • Hmmm. Hmmm.

    Ashley Lopez is smarter than me but she always says “Hmmm, Hmmm.” For gosh sakes we know you’re listening. Don’t indicate it so much.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lovemycubbies
    United States2 months ago
  • CA Primary

    Mara Liasson please stop saying “two guys” will make it

    on the November ballot. Use the word candidates.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Allie 🐊
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of on-the-ground reporting and big-picture context.
Some critiques note occasional bias perceptions and preference for stronger critical judgment.

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#30
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#168
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#7
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#25
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#27
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave
Q: What are Republicans highlighting in their messaging to voters in competitive districts?
They emphasize economic wins from tax cuts and border security while trying to show they're separate from Washington gridlock; they also push a narrative about outside candidates who aren't bought by big money.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Q: Can you explain this?
The hosts summarize that the majority relied on the 14th Amendment and related statutes from 1940 and 1952 to uphold birthright citizenship, while dissenters offered narrower grounds and warned about legislative backsliding; the decision preserves citizenship rules but leaves room for future legislative changes.
How Trump is undermining the fight against public corruption
Q: Can you tell us what you found?
Two main findings emerged: first, a notable number of presidential pardons for former elected officials and their aides, often with political overtones; second, a dramatic reduction in the Public Integrity Section at the DOJ, including a sharp drop in personnel and in ongoing investigations, which experts argue weakens the department's ability to pursue public corruption cases.
Supreme Court deals another blow to Voting Rights Act
Q: Can you walk us through the background of how this case arrived at the Supreme Court and the question being posed to SCOTUS?
The case centers on Louisiana's redrawn map after the 2020 census, which reduced to one majority-black district; plaintiffs argued this violated Section 2. After lower courts required a second majority-black district, the Supreme Court's ruling reinterpreted Section 2's focus on intent rather than effects, reshaping how such challenges can be pursued in court.
Where Swalwell’s exit leaves the California governor’s race
Q: What caused Swalwell to drop out and how does that affect the race?
Allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced, reported by major outlets, prompting Swalwell to withdraw; this removed him as a frontrunner and triggered realignment among candidates and supporters.

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The show centers on current US politics with in-depth panel discussions, live reporting, and expert context from NPR's political reporters. Episodes cover a mix of national dynamics, elections, policy changes, and institutional power, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with larger strategic analysis. Notable strengths include a balanced, issue-led approach, accessible explanations of complex processes, and recurring segments that break down long-running stories. The format tends to feature multiple reporters providing immediate context and takeaways, making it useful for listeners who want both quick updates and deeper understanding of implications for policy and elections.

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2. Bernadette Breslin
3. Anya Van Wagdentonk
4. Paige Cognetti
5. Michael Waldman
6. Abdul El-Sayed
7. Wayne Schutsky
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