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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
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What's Driving People To — Or Away From — The Polls?
With 26 weeks to go until Election Day, voters' opinions on the major candidates are forming. We explore the different — and similar — issues motivating people across all ages to go to the polls, like abortion, the economy & Israel's war in Gaza against Hamas.
This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, political reporter Elena Moore, and national political correspondent Don Gonyea.
This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han & Kelli Wessinger. It was edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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Who Wants To Be Trump's VP?
As the presumptive Republican nominee for president, Donald Trump faces a lot of big decisions — perhaps none more so than who his running mate will be. We discuss who might be on Trump's shortlist, and what qualities he's looking for in a vice president.
This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.
This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han, and produced & edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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A closer look at swing state Wisconsin (Politics+)
Wisconsin is a crucial swing state in this year's election, but its influence goes beyond presidential politics. Wisconsin has long been a breeding ground for new ideas that have influenced the country. In this bonus episode, Ron Elving talks with Joy Powers, co-host of Swing State of the Union. It's a new podcast from NPR station WUWM in Milwaukee.You can check out Swing State of the Union here:https://www.wuwm.com/swing-stateUnlock bonus content like this and sponsor-free listening by supporting NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
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Roundup: What To Impart To Your Kids? Depends On Your Party
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll highlights values differences between Democrats and Republicans, as well as a shift in President Biden's coalition of voters. And Donald Trump was fined nine thousand dollars for violating a gag order, meant to protect witnesses and jurors from harassment, during his criminal trial.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, political reporter Ximena Bustillo, and national political correspondent Don Gonyea.
This podcast was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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Federal Judges Aren't Subject To Workplace Harassment Laws
NPR found that dozens of federal judges failed to disclose privately-funded travel to exclusive, often partisan events in exotic locales. And employees in the federal judiciary do not enjoy the same legal protections against workplace discrimination and harassment that cover most U.S. workers, which can help foster a hostile workplace environment.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and investigations correspondent Tom Dreisbach.
This podcast was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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How House Republicans Are Responding To Campus Protests
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Columbia University with fellow members of the House Republican conference and met with students who said they felt unsafe on campus in the midst of protests calling on the university to shed its investments related to Israel. Now, Johnson is moving forward with legislation aimed at combating campus antisemitism — though some Democrats are criticizing the effort as a political stunt that could curb legitimate criticism of the Israeli government.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and congressional reporter Barbara Sprunt.
This podcast was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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Customer Reviews
Excellent political podcast!
A must listen. They give great insight, they are credible as they are not Fox, and not MSNBC. Keep up the good work guys!
Easy-to-Listen to, but Professional
A variety off hosts bring forth relevant political commentary that adresses the questions of listeners. As an international listener, I am always keen to listen to the podcast to keep up to date on everything to do with American politics. One issue that I sometimes have is that the commentary occasionally skews towards the left, specifically on issues of abortion and free speech.
The ONLY pluralistic democracy in the world?
Really that was a bit much.
And your show’s mission is a more informed American public, you say?
The pervasive belief in American exceptionalism coupled with and probably supported by an almost complete lack of knowledge of the rest of the world you inhabit is what’s truly exceptional. Stunning even. I doubt any of the world’s many other democracies or pluralistic societies think of themselves as singular. And few are looking to the US for tips on how to be better at either nowadays.
Indeed, we foreigners are listening in to try to figure out how US politics got so screwy.
It’s a pretty good show usually, stories are concise.