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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.

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    • 4.5, 19K Ratings

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.

    In 5-4 Decision, Supreme Court Lets DACA Stand

    In 5-4 Decision, Supreme Court Lets DACA Stand

    The Supreme Court blocked the administration's efforts to end the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program, citing "arbitrary" justifications from DHS.

    • 13 min
    NPR Analysis: Biden Has Early Edge On 2020 Political Map

    NPR Analysis: Biden Has Early Edge On 2020 Political Map

    President Trump is in a political hole and has a lot of ground to make up over the next five months if he hopes to win another term,

    • 14 min
    What Trump's Policing Order Does (And Doesn't) Do

    What Trump's Policing Order Does (And Doesn't) Do

    President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday encouraging police departments to improve training — a step critics say falls short of what is needed

    • 12 min
    Supreme Court: LGBTQ Employment Discrimination Is Illegal

    Supreme Court: LGBTQ Employment Discrimination Is Illegal

    In 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that job discrimination against LGBTQ workers is illegal under the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

    • 14 min
    It's Been a Minute: 'Not Just Another Protest'

    It's Been a Minute: 'Not Just Another Protest'

    There is so much to unpack in this current moment. Sam has a candid conversation with Aunt Betty about how history has shaped her view of the current protests, and he walks around downtown Los Angeles to get the perspective of people he meets. Sam also talks to BuzzFeed News reporter Melissa Segura on her recent reporting about police unions and what they mean for reform, and Morning Edition executive producer Kenya Young about being a black parent during this time and the 'talk' she has to give her sons.

    NPR has curated a podcast playlist to amplify conversations about law enforcement, racial injustice, and the black American experience. You can stream this playlist via Spotify and NPR One.

    'It's Been a Minute' is produced by Jinae West, Anjuli Sastry, Andrea Gutierrez and Hafsa Fathima. Our editor is Jordana Hochman. Our intern is Hafsa Fathima. Our director of programming is Steve Nelson. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin.

    • 41 min
    The Ground Is Shifting In Trump's Culture War

    The Ground Is Shifting In Trump's Culture War

    President Trump and his campaign are sticking to culture war messaging even as some congressional Republicans cede ground on police reform.

    • 26 min

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