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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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15:49

Fox News Still Broadcasts Election Lies. It Could...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/03/08

A billion-dollar defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against the broadcaster is tied to the outlet's full-throated embrace of former president Donald Trump's election lies and conspiracy theories — deceptions that forced one former Dominion executive into hiding.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, media correspondent David Folkenflik, and Colorado Public Radio reporter Bente Birkeland.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric

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15:21

How Department of Agriculture Is Reckoning With...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/03/07

Black farmers have long struggled with discrimination, inequities that persist today despite federal efforts to address them. Now, the USDA is out with a new equity report with a number of recommendations.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, political reporter Ximena Bustillo, and congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking

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14:48

We Traveled With Attorney General Merrick Garland To...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/03/06

The U.S. attorney general traveled to Ukraine to discuss war crimes investigations with top justice officials from around the globe. In an exclusive conversation, NPR interviewed Garland about why this work is personal to him. This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, international correspondent Deb Amos, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi

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22:20

Will Supreme Court Un-Forgive Student Debt? Seems...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/03/03

Democratic lawmakers and Republican activists both met for messaging conferences this week. The Supreme Court's conservative majority appears poised to strike down President Biden's order cancelling some student debt.This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, congressional reporter Barbara Sprunt, political reporter Elena Moore, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey

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13:22

Tucker Carlson Has Exclusive Access To Jan. 6th...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/03/02

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy provided access to the footage to Carlson, who has frequently used his Fox News show to spread conspiracies about the attack. There has been a sustained effort on the part of Trump-allied Republicans to muddy the waters about the nature of the U.S. Capitol riot. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was produced by Elena Moore

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16:14

Cooperation To Confrontation: Why US China Strategy...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/03/01

A new House panel kicked off a series of hearings focused on what lawmakers describe as the threat posed by China's government to the United States. The committee's chair, Republican Mike Gallagher, hopes the committee produces a slew of bipartisan legislation. How did things get to this point?This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited

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16:45

Why Scientists, Lawmakers & Diplomats Care Where...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/28

The Department of Energy has a new report which concludes with "low confidence" that the COVID-19 virus could have originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal report. Scientists say the evidence continues to strongly support a wildlife origin. The attempt to figure out the truth continues to have big implications across public health and both domestic and international politics. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House

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14:34

Train Wreck: Political Sideshow Descends On Ohio...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/27

After a train derailed in rural Ohio, the community is concerned about the near- and long-term health impacts of the hazardous waste that the train was transporting. Top-level Biden administration officials, including EPA Administration Michael Reagan and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and former president Donald Trump have all traveled to the area.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and transportation correspondent David Schaper.This

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24:51

Will SCOTUS Remake The Web? And Dems' Tough 2024...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/24

The Supreme Court heard two major cases that could ultimately make platforms like YouTube and Twitter liable for the content users share on their sites. And a lot of blue lawmakers in red states are up for reelection in the Senate in 2024 — here's what we're watching.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, political correspondent Susan Davis, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was produced by Elena

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15:19

DeSantis vs Trump Voters: Insights Into GOP Primary...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/23

President Biden is gaining in popularity — how much of his decision to run again is driven by Vice President Harris' lackluster support among key groups of voters? And Donald Trump is seeing his support among Republicans flag — but with a potentially crowded primary field, he could have a path to the nomination anyway.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, politics correspondent Susan Davis, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was produced by

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15:33

J6 Trial: DOJ Alleges Cop Tipped Off Proud Boys Leader

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/22

Members of the Proud Boys are on trial related to their alleged actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The actions of former president Donald Trump loom large over of the trial.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and

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13:40

Have You No Sense Of Decency?

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/21

The U.S. has entered an era of post-shame politics, where politicians are willing to endure embarrassment, criticism and negative attention in order to survive scandals. We talk about the modern history of politicians weathering controversy — from Bill Clinton to embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey

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13:53

Biden's Surprise Visit To Ukraine

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/20

President Biden traveled to Ukraine on Monday on an unannounced trip to mark the anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country. But back home, more Americans are growing weary of continuing to support a war that could stretch on for years.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni

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25:30

These Voters Fret Biden's Age, Just Not Enough To...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/17

A focus group of swing voters showed worry about President Biden's age — he'd be 82 at the start of a second term — but the voters said they'd still vote for him over Donald Trump. A 2020 rematch, though, isn't a given: other Republicans like Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, and Mike Pence are likely to face Trump in the next year's primary contests.This episode: politics reporter Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent Scott Detrow, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and Iowa

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17:40

Biden Says UFOs Are NBD—Plus Our Chat With Second...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/16

In remarks Friday, President Biden said the three aerial objects shot down by U.S. military were most likely tied to private companies, recreation or research institutions. And second gentleman Doug Emhoff is using his platform to combat antisemitism.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and White House correspondent Asma Khalid.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is

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14:10

Christian Nationalism's Foothold In American Politics

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/15

A survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution found that found more than half of Republicans believe the US should be a strictly Christian nation, adhering to the ideals of Christian nationalism or sympathizing with those views. While this remains a minority opinion nationwide, the study also found correlations between people who hold Christian nationalist views and Anti-Black, anti-immigrant, anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, and patriarchal views. This

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13:58

GOP Targets Immigration Boss, Will Hold Hearings In...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/14

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy will lead fellow Republican lawmakers on a trip to Arizona this week, part of an effort by his caucus to boost the profile of border security as an issue through messaging that spuriously links migrants to drugs and crime.This episode: political reporter Deepa Shivaram, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and immigration correspondent Joel Rose.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive

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13:25

More UFOs Shot Down By US Air Force

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/13

The United States military downed three more unidentified flying objects, though the Biden administration said it had no indication that the objects were intended for surveillance. National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby said that he didn't think "the American people need to worry about aliens, with respect to these craft."This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, politics reporter Deepa Shivaram, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and

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24:54

U.S. Officials Allege Ballooning Chinese Espionage...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/10

China has sent surveillance balloons over more than 40 countries across five continents and the Biden administration is in touch with other countries about the scope of the program, according to information provided by the Biden administration. And voting officials in Pennsylvania continue to deal with election misinformation and advocates hope some election reforms could help fend off any disruptions in 2024.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis,

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15:19

The Fight Over The Farm Bill

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2023/02/09

The Farm Bill is a sweeping legislative package that funds an array of programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — formerly known as food stamps. Internal Republican disagreements have some watchers worried the new package might not get over the finish line before funding runs out.Correction - Feb. 15, 2023:The audio of this story suggests that the Farm Bill is the source of funding for the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program and the National School Lunch Program

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