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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 supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics

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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 supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics

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    SCOTUS Hears Abortion Pill Arguments

    SCOTUS Hears Abortion Pill Arguments

    The Supreme Court heard a case this week about mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions. Anti-abortion plaintiffs are suing the Food & Drug Administration, hoping to restrict access to the drug. But, justices seem skeptical of their arguments, and limits on use of the drug could have long-reaching implications beyond abortion.

    This podcast: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin.

    This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    The Complicated Relationship Between Biden And Bibi

    The Complicated Relationship Between Biden And Bibi

    As the United States tries to seek a resolution to Israel's war in Gaza, we look at the complicated and strained relationship between the White House and the Netanyahu government.

    This podcast: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram & Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.

    This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    Latest In Trump's N.Y. Civil Fraud Case

    Latest In Trump's N.Y. Civil Fraud Case

    Former President Trump got a brief reprieve in his New York civil case, as the amount he owes to secure a $454 million bond has been temporarily reduced on appeal. But Trump still faces both legal and financial headwinds ahead of the case going to trial next month. We explore what's at stake.

    This podcast: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

    This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    Step Inside A Trump Rally

    Step Inside A Trump Rally

    The presidential campaign is heating up, and candidates are hitting the road to convince people to vote for them. Today, we take a look inside a Donald Trump rally — the sights, the sounds & the scenes — and talk about who still is motivated to attend a political event for a candidate who is & remains well known.

    This podcast: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

    This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    Growing up with Trump as a young conservative (Politics+)

    Growing up with Trump as a young conservative (Politics+)

    For the youngest conservative voters out there, former President Donald Trump has been on the national stage for much of your life. In this bonus episode, political reporter Elena Moore shares her reporting on how these voters are feeling in this election. Also, check out Elena's story on President Biden's reelection campaign and its outreach to young voters:https://www.npr.org/1237158627Unlock bonus content like this and sponsor-free listening by supporting NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

    Weekly Roundup: Johnson Ouster Threat, Biden's New App

    Weekly Roundup: Johnson Ouster Threat, Biden's New App

    The House of Representatives reached a deal on government funding, but Speaker Mike Johnson again had to rely on Democratic votes to pass the bill. Now, he's facing an ouster threat.

    And the Biden campaign is trying a new approach to engage hard-to-reach voters as some Americans are trying to tune out politics: an app called Reach, which helps to turn volunteers into trusted influencers of their friends and loved ones.

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior white House correspondent Tamara Keith, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.

    Our producers are Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
24.1K Ratings

24.1K Ratings

samsonite2pv ,

less horse race, more policy please

I really enjoy politics (or at least I used to) but it’s a disservice to her public to constantly cover politics as though the dirt and interpersonal wars are the important story. I would really love it if you would cover the actual bills and their substance, interview experts about the pros and cons and what they might mean for Americans. Maybe that’s a different podcast, but I think it could fit in this one. Right now this pod covers politics as though it is a sport, but in reality, it’s quite serious.

L33,ncaa ,

NCAA

I enjoy your podcast very much, but was bothered by the NCAA comment at the end. Perhaps it would be wise to do a little more research before commenting gleefully on UK’s loss in the NCAA tournament. It’s been 5 years since UK has dominated any tournament because Calipari continues to build teams from the most promising high school students instead of cultivating a well rounded, seasoned team. UK’s 18 year old kids, with less than a year of college experience, are playing against 22-24 year old men, with 4, 5 & 6 years of experience. It’s fascinating to watch the skills of these young guys but it’s difficult for them to overcome the size and experience of many of the other teams, especially in a high stakes tournament. It’s frustrating how so many people, like you, are stuck in the past when thinking about UK.

Hamster Calhoon ,

Fair and intelligent

The NPR Politics Podcast is one of two podcasts on Washington politics and the campaigns that I never miss. It offers excellent discussion from a center-left point of view. Though you can tell at times some hosts are barely able to contain their more leftward leanings, the discussions are professionally conducted with high standards of journalistic skill and integrity.

It's interesting to read some of the other reviewers comments who are dismayed, because evidently they just assume The NPR Politics podcasts' hosts should be espousing a much more partisan and ideologically further Left point of view – like most of everything else on NPR. So kudos to the hosts of this podcast for providing reporting and analysis that moderates (center left and center right) can appreciate. Feels more like journalism this way.

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