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The NPR Politics Podcast

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. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.

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Episodes
  • How Redistricting Could Reshape The Midterms (Live 10th Anniversary Special)

    How Redistricting Could Reshape The Midterms (Live 10th Anniversary Special)
    Oct 31 2025
    The NPR Politics Podcast celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special live show. We discuss how unusual mid-decade redistricting efforts could alter the landscape for the midterms, as well as some of the major themes to watch as the election draws closer.

    This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, political reporter Elena Moore, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

    This podcast was produced by Brent Baughman, Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. It was edited by Rachel Baye.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

    Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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    45 mins
  • Trump Promised To Designate Antifa A Terrorist Group. Why Does That Matter?

    Trump Promised To Designate Antifa A Terrorist Group. Why Does That Matter?
    Oct 29 2025
    During a roundtable at the White House earlier this month, President Trump directed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate antifa, the far-left movement opposing fascism, as a foreign terrorist organization. We discuss whether the Trump administration can legally do that, and even if it can’t, the significance of the president suggesting it.

    This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

    This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

    Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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    18 mins
  • Millions Of Americans Set To Lose Federal Food Aid Nov. 1 Due To Shutdown

    Millions Of Americans Set To Lose Federal Food Aid Nov. 1 Due To Shutdown
    Oct 28 2025
    Millions of Americans are set to lose federal food assistance on Nov. 1, unless lawmakers step in. We discuss how food banks are handling the imminent crisis and whether the deadline will push congressional leaders back to the negotiating table.

    This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt.

    This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

    Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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    18 mins
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I love this podcast for staying up to date on politics. they provide a clear summary of what is happening in our country every day.

lovely summary of today's politics

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I like the quality of the topic and the timeliness of the topic.  the review seem to be non-partisan.

The non-partisan review, and the thoroughness of the review

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anyone who's hating on commentary and coverage like this wants to storm the capital deep down in the pocket of dead tissue where their heart and sense of patriotism used to be

Huge fan and wish it was on multiple times a week.

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They just tell the facts without intersecting their own opinions. if cable news did this, this country would be better off.

just facts

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I wish they'd stop padding this with listener time stamps opening each episode and the can't let it go segments on Friday.

good summary with some filler

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I'm in the Army. Multiracial. I found the story of the West Point veteran as a far outlier and not typical of any officer in the Army, of any race or gender. people should not use that story as a "call to arms". The overwhelming majority of officers in the military, over the past 20 years, treat people fairly and equally. We see people, not color or race. Don't be swayed by outliers -- thinking that that is the norm. Opportunities exist equally for all.

Woman servicemember interview not typical

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Severely biased. No nuance. No critical thinking. I really wanted to get into it but it was just more left wing extremist nonsense.

Lacking.

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