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
Is there a link between political violence and leaders’ rhetoric? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:17
There have been three incidents of political violence in the last two weeks — an attack on a synagogue in Michigan, a shooting at Old Dominion University and an attempted attack on anti-Muslim protesters outside the New…
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:22
The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how those economic challenges are playing in this year’s elections.This epis…
ICE is keeping tabs on American citizens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:23
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been using a variety of tools to keep tabs on not just immigrants the agency intends to deport but also U.S. citizens who publicly oppose the agency’s tactics. We discuss what that…
Justice Department releases missing Epstein files related to Trump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:13
It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss Kristi Noem getting fired from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security and the new release of missing Epstein files related to President Trump. Note: This episode…
Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:52
In less than a week, the Trump administration's justifications for the war in Iran have already changed several times, as have the administration's goals for what it wants to accomplish. We discuss both, plus what could…
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:41
The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate races are starting to take shape. We discuss key takeaways from primary contests in North Carolina and Texas.This episode: senior Whit…