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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

Donald Trump Processed Through Georgia Jail

9 mins; August 24, 2023

What Happened At The First 2024 Republican Primary Debate

21 mins; August 24, 2023

Trump's Opponents Debate Tomorrow — He Says He Won't Show Up

14 mins; August 22, 2023

Biden Visits Hawaii After Deadly Fire

15 mins; August 21, 2023

Summer Camp... David: Biden Welcomes South Korea, Japan Leaders

22 mins; August 18, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer On Climate Law

15 mins; August 17, 2023

If The Economy Is So Good, Why Are People So Mad?

10 mins; August 16, 2023

Trump Charged In Georgia, Alongside Election Subversion Allies

19 mins; August 15, 2023

Cattle Call: Republican Hopefuls Flock To Iowa State Fair

17 mins; August 14, 2023

Special Counsel Named To Investigate President's Son

23 mins; August 11, 2023

Young Voters, Young Politicians

11 mins; August 10, 2023

Ohio Voters Reject GOP Effort To Limit Direct Democracy

15 mins; August 09, 2023

Old Politicians

15 mins; August 08, 2023

Why Some State Republican Parties Are Struggling to Raise Money

15 mins; August 07, 2023

As Abortion Vote Looms, Ohio GOP Hopes To Rein In Ballot Measures

23 mins; August 04, 2023

Trump Enters Not Guilty Plea In 2020 Election Subversion Case

10 mins; August 03, 2023

Why Does Biden Stay Quiet On Trump's Legal Woes?

13 mins; August 02, 2023

Trump's New Charges Stem From His Attempt To Subvert The Election

13 mins; August 01, 2023

Our Interview With GOP Presidential Hopeful Will Hurd

24 mins; July 31, 2023

Trump Ordered Security Footage Deleted, DOJ Alleges In New Charges

23 mins; July 28, 2023

House GOP Delights As Hunter Biden Plea Agreement Stalls

10 mins; July 27, 2023

The Tiny Liberal Arts College At The Heart Of The Culture War

12 mins; July 26, 2023

Man Wounded in US Raid On ISIS Head Says His Future Was Destroyed

11 mins; July 25, 2023

The Enduring Appeal Of Third Party Presidential Bids

14 mins; July 24, 2023

Conspiracy Theories Are Having A Moment — It's Bad For Democracy

25 mins; July 21, 2023

Illegal Border Crossings Have Been Surprisingly Low

11 mins; July 20, 2023

Republicans Face Charges In Michigan Over Trump Election Scheme

13 mins; July 19, 2023

Trump Says He's Likely To Face Criminal Charges Over Jan. 6

14 mins; July 18, 2023

Pence Is Struggling (And More Insights From Fundraising Numbers)

11 mins; July 17, 2023

Tax Revenue Is Down, Spending Is Up, And The Deficit Is Bigger

20 mins; July 14, 2023

Biden Scores Big Wins In Baltics

12 mins; July 13, 2023

If Dems Hold A Primary In N.H., And Biden's Not On Ballots, What Could Happen?

13 mins; July 12, 2023

Some Roads To The White House Still Go Through Iowa

15 mins; July 11, 2023

Businesses, Governments Clash Over How To Tackle Climate Change

12 mins; July 10, 2023

Government Mostly Can't Talk To Social Giants — That's A Problem

24 mins; July 07, 2023

With No Evidence Of Wrongdoing, House GOP Continues Biden Probes

15 mins; July 06, 2023

Georgia Used Terrorism Law To Detain Activists Protesting Police

11 mins; July 05, 2023

Mitch Landrieu, The Man Biden Hopes Can Rebuild America, Bring Broadband To Millions

13 mins; July 04, 2023

What VP Kamala Harris Told Us About Their Post-SCOTUS Strategy

14 mins; July 03, 2023

SCOTUS Allows Refusal Of LGBTQ Couples, Reinstates Student Debt

20 mins; June 30, 2023

Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action In College Admissions

11 mins; June 29, 2023

Has Russian Infighting Weakened Vladimir Putin?

14 mins; June 28, 2023

Supreme Court Rejects Theory That Threatened Election Integrity

10 mins; June 27, 2023

Will 2024 Republicans Support A National Ban On Abortion?

12 mins; June 26, 2023

Biden's Red Carpet For India's PM Sweeps Tensions Under The Rug

21 mins; June 23, 2023

Republicans Dominate Florida — Can They Export That Success?

13 mins; June 22, 2023

Abortion Access Remains Popular As Biden Preps New Initiatives

13 mins; June 21, 2023

Hunter Biden Probe Continues After Tax And Gun Charges, DOJ Says

11 mins; June 20, 2023

Made In America? It's Trickier Than It Sounds.

12 mins; June 19, 2023

Trump's Indictment Could Lock Up Primary, But Lock Out Presidency

23 mins; June 16, 2023

Wages Up. Inflation Down. Strong Economy? Depends Who You Ask.

11 mins; June 15, 2023

They Want To Pitch Grand Plans — Instead They're Talking Trump

15 mins; June 14, 2023

No Major Violence In Miami As Trump Pleaded Not Guilty

12 mins; June 13, 2023

Trump — Facing Federal Indictment — Is Greeted Like A Rock Star

12 mins; June 12, 2023

Donald Trump Charged With 37 Federal Crimes

27 mins; June 09, 2023

SCOTUS Strikes Down Alabama Maps That Limit Black Voter Power

13 mins; June 08, 2023

Mike Pence, Chris Christie Are Running — Can They Topple The Don?

12 mins; June 07, 2023

Who Should Decide What's Taught In Schools?

15 mins; June 06, 2023

Putting The 'Ex' In Texas? AG Ken Paxton Faces Permanent Removal

13 mins; June 05, 2023

How A Beloved Anti-Voter Fraud Tool Fell Victim To Conspiracies

37 mins; June 04, 2023

At Last, We Can Stop Writing "Debt Ceiling" In Our Headlines

22 mins; June 02, 2023

Unpopular, Biden Keeps Notching Wins. Here's His Reelection Plan.

14 mins; June 01, 2023

Water Shortages Force Farmers To Reckon With Changing Climate

15 mins; May 31, 2023

Lawmakers Created A Needless Crisis. They're Close To Solving It.

12 mins; May 30, 2023

A Reporter's Tour Of The US Capitol

21 mins; May 29, 2023

Looming Default, SCOTUS Shadow Docket, And 1000 Daily Episodes

23 mins; May 26, 2023

Touting Record In Florida, DeSantis Enters Presidential Race

14 mins; May 25, 2023

Voters Question Biden's Mental Fitness For Second Term

14 mins; May 24, 2023

The Ever-Growing 2024 Republican Primary Field

15 mins; May 23, 2023

Debt Dilemma, Debate Deepen

14 mins; May 22, 2023

Our Interview With GOP Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy

22 mins; May 19, 2023

Return Of Nuclear Fears Shapes World Leaders' Summit In Japan

13 mins; May 18, 2023

Lawmakers Want To Be Proactive On Artificial Intelligence Regulation

15 mins; May 17, 2023

N.C. Legislature Poised To Overturn Governor's Veto Of Abortion Ban

15 mins; May 16, 2023

Bipartisan Senators Try To Regulate Social Media. Will They Succeed?

14 mins; May 15, 2023

Debt, Ohio & A Really Old Dog

21 mins; May 12, 2023

The Dwindling Pot Of Money That Could Plunge Seniors Into Poverty

16 mins; May 11, 2023

Trump "Sexually Abused" E. Jean Carroll In 1990s, Jury Says

15 mins; May 10, 2023

The US Is Flirting With Financial Calamity: What You Need To Know

17 mins; May 09, 2023

White House Message To Migrants: "The Border Is Not Open"

14 mins; May 08, 2023

Jan. 6 Militia Leader Convicted Of Seditious Conspiracy

19 mins; May 05, 2023

Republican Statehouses Are Flexing Their Muscles To Rein In Cities

13 mins; May 04, 2023

Title 42 Is Set To End. What Happens Next?

12 mins; May 03, 2023

Kids' Leading Cause Of Death? Guns.

14 mins; May 02, 2023

Who Funds 'No Labels' Push For More 2024 Choices? They Won't Say.

12 mins; May 01, 2023

Unlike Trump, Folks Who Don't Like Biden May Vote For Him Anyway

27 mins; April 28, 2023

House Republicans Have Passed a Debt Limit Bill. Now What?

13 mins; April 27, 2023

President Biden's Push to Make Things In America Again

20 mins; April 26, 2023

What To Expect From Biden's 2024 Reelection Campaign

13 mins; April 25, 2023

At Iowa GOP Conference, Trump Is Still Running The Show

15 mins; April 24, 2023

Roundup: Ron DeSantis Wants GOP Backup; John Fetterman Gives A Mental Health Update

29 mins; April 21, 2023

Is Friday Last Day To Access Medication Abortions? Up To SCOTUS

14 mins; April 20, 2023

McCarthy Debuts Spending Cuts — But May Lack Votes To Pass Them

13 mins; April 19, 2023

A $787.5 Million Check — How Fox News Ended Election Lies Lawsuit

11 mins; April 18, 2023

Meds, Money And High Drama At The Supreme Court

14 mins; April 17, 2023

Senator Feinstein's Lengthy Absence Imperils Biden's Court Picks

26 mins; April 14, 2023

Leaked Docs Reveal Ukraine's Vulnerabilities, US Intel On Allies

11 mins; April 13, 2023

Tim Scott Prepares To Join Expanding Republican Primary Field

16 mins; April 12, 2023

Trans Americans Face Patchwork Of Differing Laws

12 mins; April 11, 2023

Abortion Access May Be On A Fast Track Back To Supreme Court

12 mins; April 10, 2023

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