The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast

Author: NPR Language: English Episodes: 100
If your day feels incomplete without a deep dive into the latest from Capitol Hill or the campaign trail, you’ve found your daily briefing. The NPR Politics Podcast brings together NPR's seasoned political journalists each weekday afternoon, offering clarity on the headlines that shape our nation. This isn't just a rapid-fire news update; it's a conversation that digs into the substance behind the soundbites. The team provides essential context, helping to untangle complex legislative maneuvers and electoral strategies so you understand not only what's occurring, but the real-world implications of every decision and debate. By focusing on the "why" behind the news, this podcast transforms daily political coverage into something genuinely substantive. For those who want to go even deeper, the subscription option offers a way to support the work directly and listen without interruptions. Tune in for reliable, thoughtful analysis that cuts through the noise, making sense of a rapidly changing political landscape.
Episodes
How rising oil prices are foiling Trump’s energy policy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:09
Oil prices continue to climb as a result of the Iran war. We discuss how that has interfered with President Trump’s planned energy policy. Plus, will the Republican presidential ticket have Vice President JD Vance or Sec…
How Trump is undermining the fight against public corruption [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:40
The Trump administration has taken multiple actions that experts warn are undermining the fight against public corruption. We discuss what that looks like and the implications for democracy and the rule of law.This episo…
Trump approval is worst ever in new poll [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:53
President Trump said he would punish the Republican state senators in Indiana who voted against redistricting, and in Tuesday’s primary, almost all of them lost to Trump-backed challengers. We discuss takeaways from the…
Is the Strait of Hormuz Trump’s biggest political headache? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:09
Iran and the United States have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz in the last couple days as the U.S. military tries to provide safe passage to commercial ships there. We discuss what these developments mean for the…
Efforts to renew key spy program keep failing in Congress [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:22
Congress has been unable to reach an agreement over the reauthorization of a surveillance program the intelligence community says is vital for spying on foreign nationals. We discuss what is so controversial about Sectio…
Trump’s retribution tour: Comey, Indiana Republicans, and ABC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:26
President Trump and his allies seem to be — once again — seeking retribution from people who have gotten on the president’s bad side. We discuss the Justice Department’s new indictment of former FBI Director James Comey,…
Florida passes new House map; Mills exits Maine Senate race [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:46
Florida lawmakers have approved a new congressional district map designed to flip four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives from Democrat control to Republican, giving Republicans better odds at maintaining control…
Supreme Court deals another blow to Voting Rights Act [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:02
In a landmark ruling Wednesday, the Supreme Court effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act. We discuss what the ruling could mean for Black representation — not just in Congress but at all levels of government.This episo…
Trump mulls a Spirit Airlines bailout. Is this capitalism? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:23
President Trump has suggested the United States “buy” the struggling Spirit Airlines. We discuss other ways Trump has blurred the lines between government and business and whether Republicans have turned from their tradi…
DOJ charges suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:51
The Justice Department has charged 31-year-old Cole Allen with trying to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday. We discuss what we know about Allen and how Trump r…