The NPR Politics Podcast

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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. Read more

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Trump tries to shape mail-in voting with executive order

Today (04/02/2026) 00:19:05Trump addresses war with Iran

Today (04/02/2026) 00:09:28 SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship arguments

Yesterday (04/01/2026) 00:24:56Should all babies born in the United States be citizens?

03/31/2026 00:19:09The Senate DHS funding deal fell apart. Now what?

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Most news shows give us the news without explaining their consequences on our daily interactions. NPR Politics Podcast, however, goes the extra mile to bring some of the best political reporters to keep you updated with the breaking news and why the stories behind them matter. This show is about understanding the political scene and how your choices play a crucial role in determining your future. Listen to the daily episodes and get weekly roundups, analyzes, discussions, and debates on ongoing events.