x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

news politics

All Episodes

18:18

James Comey Indicted On Charges Stemming From 2020...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges stemming from his testimony before Congress in 2020. President Trump promised retribution against his perceived enemies and demanded that prosecutors at the Justice Department speed up the investigation targeting some of his most prominent critics. What is Comey accused of and what does the indictment signify for the rule of law?This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and

en-us

15:08

Ignoring Scientific Evidence, Trump Blames Tylenol...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/25

President Trump suggested that Tylenol can cause autism and the drug leucovorin can treat it. We discuss what the science actually says and why the president made the unusual announcement this week.This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, health correspondent Yuki Noguchi, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every

en-us

22:58

MAGA And Evangelical Christianity Converge At Kirk...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Charlie Kirk’s memorial service this past weekend put the convergence of the MAGA movement and evangelical Christianity on full display. We discuss how MAGA and evangelical Christianity are shaping one another, and how MAGA’s version of Christianity is different from that of past Republican leaders.This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, religion correspondent Jason DeRose, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico

en-us

17:03

Congress Deadlocked As Possible Government Shutdown...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Funding for the federal government runs out after September 30 unless Congress can pass a bill to prevent it. We discuss congressional leaders’ negotiations over a spending bill and the politics surrounding a potential shutdown.This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is

en-us

25:22

Sources & Methods: Trump's UK Visit, Gaza/Ukraine...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of reporters covering the military, State Department, and spy agencies. NPR correspondents stationed around the world also join the conversation. This episode, political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben and diplomatic correspondent Michele Kelemen talk about the foreign policy issues that loomed large as

en-us

18:43

Federal Reserve Lowers Rates, But Less Than Trump Wants

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/19

The Federal Reserve voted this week to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. We discuss the factors behind the agency’s decision, as well as President Trump’s legal fight to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, financial correspondent Maria Aspan, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer

en-us

11:50

Why Did President Trump Order Strikes On Venezuelan...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/18

The United States has launched strikes on two Venezuelan boats this month. President Trump says the boats were smuggling drugs. We discuss that justification and why Trump’s actions could be risky.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of

en-us

12:25

Republicans Declare 'War' On Liberals In Response To...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/17

In the week since MAGA activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, some Republicans have responded by declaring "war" on liberals. We discuss that and other responses to Kirk’s death, as well as what his loss means for the Republican Party’s future.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and political reporter Stephen Fowler.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to

en-us

15:17

Law Enforcement Charge Alleged Shooter In Charlie...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Utah law enforcement have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with seven counts related to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We discuss the investigation into Robinson and what officials allege motivated him.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to

en-us

17:50

States Use Trump Administration Data System To Root...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/15

States have run more than 33 million voters through the Trump administration’s recently updated SAVE data system, which is designed to check citizenship status. We discuss how states are using the system and why some are steering clear of it.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, power and influence reporter Jude Joffe-Block, and voting correspondent Miles Parks.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni

en-us

27:25

Sources & Methods: Two wars escalate abroad,...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of reporters covering the military, State Department, and spy agencies. NPR correspondents stationed around the world also join the conversation. This episode, national security correspondent Greg Myre and domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef join Mary Louise Kelly discuss how U.S. national security

en-us

22:13

Suspect In Charlie Kirk Shooting Arrested

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Officials said Friday that they have arrested the person they believe shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday. We discuss what we know about the alleged shooter, and why political violence seems to be on the rise.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by

en-us

14:21

How Charlie Kirk Shaped Conservative Politics

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. We discuss how the controversial Kirk shaped conservative politics.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast

en-us

16:44

Are Trump’s Immigration And Manufacturing Goals At Odds?

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/10

A recent immigration raid at a Hyundai manufacturing facility in Georgia led to the detention of nearly 500 workers, most of them South Korean nationals. Lawyers for some of the immigrants say they have highly specialized skills needed to get the factory online. We discuss whether raids like this impede President Trump’s stated goal of boosting American manufacturing.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor and correspondent

en-us

15:16

RFK Jr. Under Fire Following Vaccine Changes And CDC...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Senators in both parties had harsh words for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a recent hearing. We discuss the health and political implications of the latest controversy surrounding the secretary and the agencies he leads.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, health correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni

en-us

15:42

President Trump Asks Supreme Court To Uphold Tariffs

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/08

President Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold his authority to issue tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. We discuss the implications of a possible ruling — if the court strikes down his tariffs and if it says Trump’s tariffs are legal.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by

en-us

22:20

Sources & Methods: Navy cartel strike, China's power...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/06

Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of reporters covering the military, State Department, and spy agencies. NPR correspondents stationed around the world also join the conversation. This episode: Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman and international correspondent Anthony Kuhn discuss the Trump administration's use of the military against South

en-us

25:08

Trump Administration Interpretation Of Civil Rights...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/05

President Trump pledged to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, but his administration is also using the department’s Office for Civil Rights to pressure local school districts to adhere to Trump’s political views. We discuss these tactics and how they fit into a broader culture war. This episode: politics correspondent Sarah McCammon, education correspondent Cory Turner, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs,

en-us

15:20

Court Says Trump Can’t Use 18th-Century Law To Deport...

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/04

A federal appeals court ruled this week that the Trump administration may not use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants without going through normal legal processes. We discuss the implications of that ruling and of the administration’s use of military lawyers as temporary immigration judges. This episode: politics correspondent Sarah McCammon, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria

en-us

20:43

Trump Says D.C. Is Now ‘Crime Free.’ What’s The Reality?

The NPR Politics Podcast ·

2025/09/03

After nearly a month of federal law enforcement and military personnel patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump says the District is a “crime-free zone.” We discuss what’s really going on in the city, as well as the pressures on the majority Democratic city’s Democratic mayor.This episode: politics correspondent Sarah McCammon, national justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, and WAMU senior politics reporter Alex Koma. This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited

en-us

2,080 results

Similar Podcasts

DW Noticias

DW

JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-

時事通信社

Legal AF by MeidasTouch

MeidasTouch Network

Mark Levin Podcast

Cumulus Podcast Network

朝日新聞AJW 英語ニュース（The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch）

朝日新聞ポッドキャスト