The NPR Politics Podcast
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Trump tries to sell the Iran war, a month after it started
28 mins; April 03, 2026
Trump tries to shape mail-in voting with executive order
19 mins; April 02, 2026
Trump addresses war with Iran
9 mins; April 01, 2026
SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship arguments
24 mins; April 01, 2026
Should all babies born in the United States be citizens?
19 mins; March 31, 2026
The Senate DHS funding deal fell apart. Now what?
11 mins; March 30, 2026
How young CPAC-goers feel about the war in Iran
28 mins; March 27, 2026
Will record TSA wait times spur a DHS funding deal?
16 mins; March 26, 2026
In Iran, Trump is both escalating and deescalating
15 mins; March 25, 2026
Democrats’ long-shot bid to flip Alaska’s Senate seat
22 mins; March 24, 2026
Trump's name and face are on all the things
18 mins; March 23, 2026
What's the Trump administration's strategy in Iran?
24 mins; March 20, 2026
Sparks fly at DHS confirmation hearing, but Trump’s pick clears committee
19 mins; March 19, 2026
After Trump’s push, Senate debates the ‘SAVE America Act,’ but can it pass?
22 mins; March 18, 2026
The race for a safe Democratic House seat offers clues about the party’s future
23 mins; March 17, 2026
Is there a link between political violence and leaders’ rhetoric?
19 mins; March 16, 2026
Democrats had record turnout in Texas’ Senate primary. Can they flip the seat?
28 mins; March 13, 2026
These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran
18 mins; March 12, 2026
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy
20 mins; March 11, 2026
ICE is keeping tabs on American citizens
17 mins; March 10, 2026
Poll: Most Americans oppose war in Iran, but most Republicans support it
24 mins; March 09, 2026
Justice Department releases missing Epstein files related to Trump
31 mins; March 06, 2026
Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?
23 mins; March 05, 2026
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries
25 mins; March 04, 2026
Trump keeps teasing a federal election takeover
21 mins; March 03, 2026
What Trump says to expect of war in Iran
20 mins; March 02, 2026
U.S. and Israel strike Iran. Here's what we know
25 mins; February 28, 2026
Is the U.S. going to war with Iran?
30 mins; February 27, 2026
Why bipartisanship is disappearing from Congress
17 mins; February 26, 2026
Is the FCC 'equal time' rule leading to media censorship — and self-censorship?
17 mins; February 25, 2026
Key takeaways from President Trump's State of the Union address
21 mins; February 24, 2026
What to watch in the race for North Carolina's open Senate seat
17 mins; February 23, 2026
Supreme Court rules most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal
23 mins; February 20, 2026
Federal agencies under Trump have been using white nationalist messages
16 mins; February 19, 2026
Trump says his administration should pay him billions of dollars
12 mins; February 18, 2026
What's the main thing in Maine's Senate race?
20 mins; February 17, 2026
Trump administration eliminates greenhouse gas regulations
16 mins; February 16, 2026
DHS funding set to expire as talks over immigration enforcement reforms stall
26 mins; February 13, 2026
Trump wants a deal with Iran, but could military strikes be coming?
21 mins; February 12, 2026
ICE makes these swing voters anxious, but they don’t want to ‘abolish ICE’
16 mins; February 11, 2026
What to watch in the Texas Senate race
19 mins; February 10, 2026
The midterm map is beginning to take shape
22 mins; February 09, 2026
How fights over ICE funding are playing out on the Hill and in midterm races
27 mins; February 06, 2026
Most Americans say ICE has ‘gone too far’ in new poll
17 mins; February 05, 2026
Justice Department released 3 million pages of Epstein files. What did we learn?
18 mins; February 04, 2026
Trump says Republicans should ‘nationalize’ elections
18 mins; February 03, 2026
Trump’s efforts to control the Fed may jeopardize new chair’s confirmation
14 mins; February 02, 2026
Another government shutdown looms -- what you need to know
30 mins; January 30, 2026
Minnesota shooting blurs political lines around guns
17 mins; January 29, 2026
Internal review contradicts Trump administration on Alex Pretti shooting
18 mins; January 28, 2026
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS
16 mins; January 27, 2026
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump?
19 mins; January 26, 2026
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations and Trump backs off Greenland threat
29 mins; January 23, 2026
Why these swing voters say they’re frustrated with Trump
17 mins; January 22, 2026
Defiant Trump continues calls for acquiring Greenland
20 mins; January 21, 2026
Trump's (second) first year
19 mins; January 20, 2026
How the Trump Justice Department is targeting his perceived opponents
10 mins; January 19, 2026
Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go
27 mins; January 16, 2026
Big problems in a big world
18 mins; January 15, 2026
Trump administration doubles down on ICE tactics following Minneapolis shooting
21 mins; January 14, 2026
President Trump tries to refocus on the economy
19 mins; January 13, 2026
How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy
17 mins; January 12, 2026
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect
31 mins; January 09, 2026
What does President Trump plan to do with Venezuela’s oil?
17 mins; January 08, 2026
Supreme Court poised to rule on tariffs, birthright citizenship and more
20 mins; January 07, 2026
Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later
33 mins; January 06, 2026
How Do Trump’s Actions In Venezuela Square With MAGA And ‘America First’?
16 mins; January 05, 2026
Trump Says The U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela After Capturing Maduro
17 mins; January 03, 2026
U.S. foreign aid changed in 2025 – and it was felt around the world
11 mins; January 02, 2026
Welcome to the NPR Washington Desk
15 mins; January 01, 2026
The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza
27 mins; December 31, 2025
Year In Review: The Impact Of Project 2025
14 mins; December 30, 2025
Year In Review: Trump's Immigration Policy
13 mins; December 29, 2025
Year In Review: Trump's Foreign Policy
25 mins; December 26, 2025
Year In Review: Trump’s Environmental Policy
20 mins; December 25, 2025
Year In Review: Trump, Gerrymandering & Redistricting
19 mins; December 24, 2025
Year In Review: Trump's Economy
18 mins; December 23, 2025
Year In Review: Congress' Successes & Failures
22 mins; December 22, 2025
Roundup: Congress Skips Town Without ACA Vote, Trump Reclassifies Cannabis
20 mins; December 19, 2025
Trump Uses Prime-Time Speech To Blame Biden, Immigrants For Economy Woes
18 mins; December 18, 2025
Americans Give Trump Low Marks On The Economy In New Poll
20 mins; December 17, 2025
Year In Review: Trump's Foreign Policy
25 mins; December 16, 2025
Donald Trump Is Sports-Fan-In-Chief
19 mins; December 15, 2025
Roundup: Indiana Rejects Redistricting, Trump Bashes Immigrants In Pennsylvania
29 mins; December 12, 2025
Health Insurance Subsidies Expire This Month But Congress Can't Agree On A Fix
18 mins; December 11, 2025
Supreme Court Considers Vastly Expanding The President’s Powers
13 mins; December 10, 2025
Trump Offers Farmers $12-Billion Bailout To Offset Pain From Trade War
18 mins; December 09, 2025
Trump Administration Urges 'Remigration,' Borrowing White Nationalist Language
16 mins; December 08, 2025
What's the 'biggest' thing on our political radar for next year?
15 mins; December 07, 2025
Roundup: Supreme Court OKs Texas Redistricting, Trump Dismisses 'Affordability'
22 mins; December 05, 2025
Elections Officials Prep For Possible Federal Interference In The Midterms
17 mins; December 04, 2025
Are The Strikes On Venezuelan Boats ‘War’ – And Do The Rules Of War Apply?
16 mins; December 03, 2025
Trump Announces More Restrictions On Legal Immigration After DC Shooting
17 mins; December 02, 2025
Trump’s Quest For Political Retribution Is Impeding The Justice Department
16 mins; December 01, 2025
What it takes to make a Tiny Desk Concert
10 mins; November 28, 2025
How To Avoid Talking About Politics This Thanksgiving
15 mins; November 26, 2025
What Does It Mean To Be A Republican Or A Democrat In The Trump Era?
21 mins; November 25, 2025
Trump Administration Pushes Russia-Friendly Plan To End War In Ukraine
17 mins; November 24, 2025
New Poll Results Show Democrats With An Edge, Topping Off Tough Week For Trump
21 mins; November 21, 2025
U.S. Had Better-Than-Expected Job Growth In September
18 mins; November 20, 2025