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The NPR Politics Podcast

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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12:23

Will 2024 Republicans Support A National Ban On...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/26

It has been a year since the Supreme Court sent the power to legislate abortion access back to the states — upsetting a majority of the American public and creating a political minefield for GOP presidential hopefuls. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is talking about it as often as it can.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and national political correspondent Sarah McCammon.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our

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21:12

Biden's Red Carpet For India's PM Sweeps Tensions...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/23

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is head of the world's largest democracy — but concerns over his human rights and freedom of speech records took a backseat to public celebrations of the country's relationship with the United States during his visit with President Biden this week.And it has been more than a decade since the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy was repealed, but thousands of people who were other than honorably discharged over their sexual orientation still don't have

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13:09

Republicans Dominate Florida — Can They Export That...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/22

It used to be a swing state — but swelling numbers of conservative retirees and durable strength among Cuban-Americans have cemented Republican dominance in Florida's politics. Can the GOP export a winning political strategy to other states — or is their success based on unique circumstances?This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, political correspondent Kelsey Snell, and national correspondent Greg Allen.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric

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13:22

Abortion Access Remains Popular As Biden Preps New...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/21

American voters, including the crucial swing demographic of women in small cities and suburbs, continue to express support for abortion access. That's according to new polling from NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access

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11:25

Hunter Biden Probe Continues After Tax And Gun...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/20

Hunter Biden, the president's son, has been charged with federal offenses related to his taxes and business dealings, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday.The younger Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor offenses related to his filing of federal income taxes. Federal authorities also charged him with a felony firearm offense, for which he agreed to enter a pretrial diversion agreement that allows him to avoid prosecution.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior

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12:43

Made In America? It's Trickier Than It Sounds.

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2023/06/19

Made in America. It may be a catchy political slogan, but it's a lot more complicated than it sounds. So many things we use everyday come from China. In 2018 - former President Donald Trump launched a trade war with the country, eventually slapping tariffs on more than 300 billion dollars worth of Chinese imports. Two and half years into the Biden presidency – those taxes are still here.To understand why, NPR's White House correspondent Asma Khalid spoke with policy makers, economists and even went

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23:15

Trump's Indictment Could Lock Up Primary, But Lock...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/16

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that after Donald Trump's historic indictment, 83 percent of Republicans think he should stay in the race — suggesting he could cruise to a decisive primary win in the crowded Republican field. But it's what comes next that should worry him: most folks outside of his base of Republican base are concerned about his behavior.And the Supreme Court leaves the Indian Child Welfare Act intact.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House

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11:35

Wages Up. Inflation Down. Strong Economy? Depends Who...

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2023/06/15

It is all in the numbers: the economy is doing really well. Workers are raises are outpacing inflation and unemployment is still near historic lows. But how people feel about it all is a messier, very political story.This episode: Justice reporter Deepa Shivaram, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to

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15:17

They Want To Pitch Grand Plans — Instead They're...

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2023/06/14

The big issues in the Republican presidential primary swirl around the fate of one man: Donald Trump. His primary opponents would love to sell voters on how they'd improve on President Biden's leadership — instead they have to answer whether they'd pardon the former leader of the free world.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Susan Davis, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric

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12:02

No Major Violence In Miami As Trump Pleaded Not Guilty

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/13

The former president was greeted warmly by hundreds of supporters as he arrived at the courthouse to be processed and fingerprinted. He was not made to pay bond following his plea and his personal travel has not been restricted.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, justice reporter Deepa Shivaram, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock

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12:08

Trump — Facing Federal Indictment — Is Greeted Like A...

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2023/06/12

Crowds in Georgia and North Carolina greeted the former president with tremendous enthusiasm, undeterred by the Justice Department's allegations that he endangered the country by hoarding state secrets at his Florida resort. Mindful of the need win over his supporters to secure the nomination, many of the president Republican primary opponents echoed his claims of political persecution.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and

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27:51

Donald Trump Charged With 37 Federal Crimes

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/10

Prosecutors say that the former president kept classified documents that he was no longer allowed to possess after leaving office and stored them in widely-accessible areas in his Florida club. He is set to appear in a Miami courtroom on Tuesday.And: upcoming Supreme Court decisions and a send-off for Scott Detrow, who is a new host at NPR's All Things Considered.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie

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13:04

SCOTUS Strikes Down Alabama Maps That Limit Black...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/08

By a vote of 5-4, a coalition of liberal and conservative justices essentially upheld the court's 1986 decision requiring that in states where voting is racially polarized, the legislature must create the maximum number of majority-Black or near-majority-Black congressional districts, using traditional redistricting criteria. The surprise decisions could impact other states' maps as well.And House Republican hardliners using procedural fights to disrupt the work of the chamber, lashing out after

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12:23

Mike Pence, Chris Christie Are Running — Can They...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/07

Former vice president Mike Pence and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie were both early, key allies of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential campaign. Now, they are both trying to end his political career and claim the GOP presidential nomination for themselves.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Kelsey Snell, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our

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15:35

Who Should Decide What's Taught In Schools?

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/06

Schools remain a fixation of conservative political messaging. A new NPR-Ipsos poll asked teachers, parents of school-age children and the general public who should be responsible for setting curricula, what to make of book bans and how they view race and gender-focused lessons.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, education correspondent Cory Turner, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor

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13:43

Putting The 'Ex' In Texas? AG Ken Paxton Faces...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/05

Texas' top law enforcement official, Attorney General Ken Paxton, has been removed — at least temporarily — from his post by fellow Republicans, following years of allegations concerning ethical lapses and criminal conduct. A final vote in the state senate will decide his fate.Republican lawmakers in the state are also working to change how elections are overseen in the Texas' largest county. Good governance advocates have raised concerns that the new rules could jeopardize election integrity in one

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37:33

How A Beloved Anti-Voter Fraud Tool Fell Victim To...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/04

A rare bipartisan success story, the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, quietly helped to clean up voter rolls and catch fraud for nearly a decade — until it became the target of the far-right and a Trump allied lawyer.NPR Voting Correspondent Miles Parks and NPR's Investigations Team traced the secret meetings and grassroots pressure to dismantle an obscure elections tool — giving the election denial movement its biggest policy victory yet. To read the investigation, head here

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22:55

At Last, We Can Stop Writing "Debt Ceiling" In Our...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/02

President Biden is expected to sign the debt ceiling agreement into law as soon as Saturday, after bipartisan majorities in both chambers of Congress approved the legislation. But the manufactured crisis, brinkmanship and last-minute U-turn are not encouraging signs about the health of the American political system.And how conspiracy theories have undermined an effective voter fraud prevention tool.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales,

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14:03

Unpopular, Biden Keeps Notching Wins. Here's His...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/06/01

The early days of the campaign will be easier for Biden this time around: he's got all the advantages of incumbency, including a relative risk-free primary process. Here's a primer on his campaign leadership and how he's using the Democratic National Committee in an effort to win new states.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is

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15:56

Water Shortages Force Farmers To Reckon With Changing...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/05/31

Droughts, worsening fire seasons, temperature swings and monsoons all impact farmers' businesses, food production, utility costs and livelihoods. The new normal has caused some farmers to feel politically homeless — many felt abandoned by Trump-era tariff policies despite generally identifying as conservative voters. And despite the billions in funding for agriculture-related programs in Biden's signatures climate law, many farmers still feel as though lawmakers could be doing more to support

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