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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.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

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

 

#1750

Supreme Court poised to rule on tariffs, birthright citizenship and more

The Supreme Court is expected to rule this year on major issues ranging from President Tru... more

17 hrs Ago

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17 hrs Ago


#1749

Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later

Five years ago, a mob attacked the United States Capitol as lawmakers were working to cert... more

Yesterday

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Yesterday


#1748

How Do Trump’s Actions In Venezuela Square With MAGA And ‘America First’?

President Trump campaigned on promises to put “America First,” and to oppose regime change... more

05 Jan 2026

16 MINS

16:51

05 Jan 2026


#1747

Trump Says The U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela After Capturing Maduro

Overnight, the U.S. military launched strikes on Venezuela and captured its president, Nic... more

03 Jan 2026

17 MINS

17:14

03 Jan 2026


#1746

U.S. foreign aid changed in 2025 – and it was felt around the world

On the night of his inauguration, President Trump signed an executive order that froze alm... more

02 Jan 2026

11 MINS

11:15

02 Jan 2026


#1745

Welcome to the NPR Washington Desk

Happy New Year! In this special episode, the Politics Podcast team is inviting you into ou... more

01 Jan 2026

15 MINS

15:57

01 Jan 2026


#1744

The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza

We look back on some of the highlights from 2025 we can't stop thinking about, politics or... more

31 Dec 2025

27 MINS

27:14

31 Dec 2025


#1743

Year In Review: The Impact Of Project 2025

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was i... more

30 Dec 2025

14 MINS

14:02

30 Dec 2025


#1742

Year In Review: Trump's Immigration Policy

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was i... more

29 Dec 2025

13 MINS

13:42

29 Dec 2025


#1741

Year In Review: Trump's Foreign Policy

Editor's note: This episode originally aired on December 16, 2025.As we approach 2026, the... more

26 Dec 2025

25 MINS

25:08

26 Dec 2025


#1740

Year In Review: Trump’s Environmental Policy

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was i... more

25 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:21

25 Dec 2025


#1739

Year In Review: Trump, Gerrymandering & Redistricting

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was i... more

24 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:38

24 Dec 2025


#1738

Year In Review: Trump's Economy

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was i... more

23 Dec 2025

18 MINS

18:57

23 Dec 2025


#1737

Year In Review: Congress' Successes & Failures

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was i... more

22 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:36

22 Dec 2025


#1736

Roundup: Congress Skips Town Without ACA Vote, Trump Reclassifies Cannabis

It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss President Trump’s decision to reclassif... more

19 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:12

19 Dec 2025


#1735

Trump Uses Prime-Time Speech To Blame Biden, Immigrants For Economy Woes

President Trump used his prime-time speech Wednesday night to blame the country’s ongoing ... more

18 Dec 2025

18 MINS

18:12

18 Dec 2025


#1734

Americans Give Trump Low Marks On The Economy In New Poll

Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PB... more

17 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:34

17 Dec 2025


#1733

Year In Review: Trump's Foreign Policy

As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was i... more

16 Dec 2025

25 MINS

25:08

16 Dec 2025


#1732

Donald Trump Is Sports-Fan-In-Chief

President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen ma... more

15 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:44

15 Dec 2025


#1731

Roundup: Indiana Rejects Redistricting, Trump Bashes Immigrants In Pennsylvania

It’s been a busy week in the political world. We discuss the Indiana state Senate's reject... more

12 Dec 2025

29 MINS

29:47

12 Dec 2025


#1730

Health Insurance Subsidies Expire This Month But Congress Can't Agree On A Fix

The enhanced subsidies 22 million Americans use to help pay for health insurance are set t... more

11 Dec 2025

18 MINS

18:41

11 Dec 2025


#1729

Supreme Court Considers Vastly Expanding The President’s Powers

The Supreme Court is considering whether President Trump should be able to fire the head o... more

10 Dec 2025

13 MINS

13:16

10 Dec 2025


#1728

Trump Offers Farmers $12-Billion Bailout To Offset Pain From Trade War

President Trump has announced a $12-billion bailout plan for farmers, designed to offset t... more

09 Dec 2025

18 MINS

18:06

09 Dec 2025


#1727

Trump Administration Urges 'Remigration,' Borrowing White Nationalist Language

The Trump administration has refocused some of its immigration policy on a push to get imm... more

08 Dec 2025

16 MINS

16:37

08 Dec 2025


#1726

What's the 'biggest' thing on our political radar for next year?

This normally would be a bonus episode just for NPR Politics Podcast+ listeners. With this... more

07 Dec 2025

15 MINS

15:33

07 Dec 2025


#1725

Roundup: Supreme Court OKs Texas Redistricting, Trump Dismisses 'Affordability'

It was another busy week in the political world. We discuss the Supreme Court’s approval o... more

05 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:45

05 Dec 2025


#1724

Elections Officials Prep For Possible Federal Interference In The Midterms

State and local elections officials across the country are preparing for a variety of ways... more

04 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:12

04 Dec 2025


#1723

Are The Strikes On Venezuelan Boats ‘War’ – And Do The Rules Of War Apply?

New questions have emerged surrounding the United States’ military strikes on an alleged V... more

03 Dec 2025

16 MINS

16:52

03 Dec 2025


#1722

Trump Announces More Restrictions On Legal Immigration After DC Shooting

The Trump administration has announced more restrictions on the country’s refugee and asyl... more

02 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:06

02 Dec 2025


#1721

Trump’s Quest For Political Retribution Is Impeding The Justice Department

President Trump has vowed to seek retribution from his perceived political enemies and to ... more

01 Dec 2025

16 MINS

16:15

01 Dec 2025