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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.Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription suppo...
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How Trump's agenda complicates midterm races for Republicans
House Republicans had a busy week before heading out for an August recess. We discuss what measures they passed, how those items fit into President Tr...
Fatal ICE shootings reignite campaign debate over immigration
Campaigns across the country are leaning into immigration issues, spurred in part by recent fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Maine a...
As casualties rise, do the politics of the Iran war change?
President Trump attended the dignified transfer on Wednesday of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war. We discuss how the latest casualties affect...
2028 fantasy draft: Republicans
The next presidential election is more than two years away, but it's not too early to start discussing likely contenders. We do an NFL-style draft of...
The races we’re watching in Arizona’s primary
Tuesday is Primary Day in Arizona. We discuss the Republicans hoping to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November and the competitive primaries f...
New NPR Series: "We Keep Us Safe" from the Embedded podcast
In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation in the wake o...
Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims of election fraud — again
In a national address Thursday night, President Trump said he has new evidence of fraud in the American election system. We discuss whether facts back...
These swing voters shrug at Trump earning billions last year
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 Pennsylvania voters who backed former President Biden in 2020 and President Trump in 2024. We discuss their...
Trump warns that communism is coming for America
President Trump has been pushing a new warning lately: communism is coming. He’s referring to candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of Ame...
2028 fantasy draft: Democrats
The next presidential election is more than two years away, but it’s not too early to start discussing likely contenders. We do an NFL-style draft of...
With Graham's death, the Senate loses a key Trump whisperer
Longtime South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly over the weekend at age 71. We discuss how Graham helped President Trump reshape...
Where is Mitch McConnell?
It was another busy week in politics. We discuss Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell’s extended absence from the Senate and the latest news in the Mic...
What’s next after Democrat Platner exits Maine Senate race?
Democrat Graham Platner has announced that he is dropping out of the race to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate, following new allegations — which Pla...
Trump says the Iran ceasefire is over. What happens now?
While attending a NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump said the ceasefire in Iran is over. We discuss what comes next for the conflict and why the U...
This Supreme Court term gave presidents a lot more power
The U.S. Supreme Court term that ended last week greatly expanded power not just for President Trump but for future presidents, too. It also gave Repu...
Trump calls FIFA, then FIFA lifts ban on U.S. star player
President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the red card and one-game suspension given to U.S. men’s national team s...
An Independence Day tradition from the NPR Politics Podcast
We mark the nation's birthday in the only way we know how.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political correspondent...
Is America's 250th birthday celebration too partisan?
This weekend, the United States marks its 250th birthday, and what Congress intended to be a nonpartisan, patriotic celebration has instead become — l...
Gen Z democratic socialist ousts 30-year incumbent in Colorado
Colorado Democrats brought an anti-incumbency streak to their primaries this week. In Colorado's 1st congressional district, 29-year-old Melat Kiros,...
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that virtually all babies born in the United States are citizens, regardless of their parents' immigration status....
Supreme Court gives Trump broad power to fire agency heads
The Supreme Court issued rulings in a few major cases Monday, and the results were a mixed bag for President Trump. We discuss how the court expanded...
Trump's week in the courts – big wins and big losses
Federal courts ruled this week that President Trump has a lot of power over immigration, but not over how elections are run. We discuss the impacts of...
Why won't Trump sign a bipartisan housing bill?
Congress overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of buying a home, and President Trump was set to sign it Wednesday. But...
Mamdani picks winners in three New York House races
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani played kingmaker in his state's primary election Tuesday, when three congressional candidates he backed beat Democr...
Why AI groups are spending millions to influence midterms
Super PACs with ties to the artificial intelligence industry are spending millions to influence midterm elections this year. We discuss who is behind...
What's Trump's beef with Senate Republicans?
President Trump is angry that Senate Republicans haven't passed the Save America Act, a strict voter ID law that he has made his top legislative prior...
Iran "deal": winners, losers, and regional impact | Sources & Methods
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that extends the existing ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and opens negotiations for a...
These swing voters are sour on Trump, the economy and Iran war
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 13 Wisconsin voters who backed former President Biden in 2020 and President Trump in 2024. We discuss what they...
Trump’s picks wins GA runoff for Senate, but not governor
The results are in from Georgia’s Republican primary runoff contests for Senate and governor, and President Trump is one for two — the Senate candidat...
How campaigns are using digital influencers to win voters
Campaigns are increasingly hoping to win over voters by tapping into digital influencers’ large followings. We discuss what the strategy looks like an...
Trump announces deal to end Iran war and reopen the strait
U.S. and Iranian officials have announced a deal ending the war in Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. We discuss whether the deal is a political...
What to make of Trump’s mixed-messages on the Iran war
President Trump sent a lot of mixed messages on the war in Iran this week, starting with imminent peace on Monday, threatening to take control of Khar...
Primary voters reject the establishment and choose populism
More than half the states have had their primary contests for this year’s midterm elections. We discuss some key themes that have emerged. Voters are...
Trump signs law giving immigration enforcement $70 billion
President Trump signed a law giving roughly $70 billion to federal immigration enforcement agencies, intended to cover their budgets for three years,...
California counts votes slowly. Trump falsely cries fraud.
California counts votes very slowly, maybe slower than any other state. This is normal for California, but President Trump and some other Republican l...
Will the controversy surrounding Platner deter primary voters?
Democrat Graham Platner is the frontrunner in his party’s primary contest to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate, but Platner’s campaign has been dogge...
Do political scandals matter anymore?
As recently as a few days ago, it looked like President Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund might prevent Congress from passing funding for i...
Voters reject the establishment in this week’s primaries
Voters in several of this week’s primary races rejected incumbents and politicians backed by Washington leaders in favor of outsiders. We discuss that...
Why did Governor Polis release election denier Tina Peters?
Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters was released from prison this week, after Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence. Peters...
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is a problem for the GOP
A federal court put President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” on hold, but Republican leaders on Capitol Hill say they would like to see the preside...