The NPR Politics Podcast

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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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  • Trump Wants To Turn Gaza Into The "Riviera Of The Middle East"

    Trump Wants To Turn Gaza Into The "Riviera Of The Middle East"
    Feb 6 2025
    At a Tuesday press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said he wanted the U.S. to own Gaza and he would transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East." What has been the reaction to those statements?

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and national political correspondent Don Gonyea.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

    Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at     plus.npr.org/politics.

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    13 mins
  • Congressional Republicans OK With Shifting Power Dynamics

    Congressional Republicans OK With Shifting Power Dynamics
    Feb 5 2025
    Congress is supposed to hold the power of the purse. So what do Republicans in Congress think about what appears to be President Trump and Elon Musk's "cut first, ask later" approach?

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

    Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at     plus.npr.org/politics.

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    15 mins
  • Elon Musk's DOGE Takes Control Of Federal Spending

    Elon Musk's DOGE Takes Control Of Federal Spending
    Feb 4 2025
    Elon Musk is keeping his campaign promise of trying to cut $2 trillion of federal spending through his unit, DOGE. After some questions about his role, the White House announced that he is now a "special government employee." What has Musk been able to accomplish thus far?

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, power and influence reporter Shannon Bond, and tech reporter Bobby Allyn.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

    Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at     plus.npr.org/politics.

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    15 mins

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lovely summary of today's politics

I love this podcast for staying up to date on politics. they provide a clear summary of what is happening in our country every day.

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just facts

They just tell the facts without intersecting their own opinions. if cable news did this, this country would be better off.

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The non-partisan review, and the thoroughness of the review

I like the quality of the topic and the timeliness of the topic.  the review seem to be non-partisan.

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Huge fan and wish it was on multiple times a week.


anyone who's hating on commentary and coverage like this wants to storm the capital deep down in the pocket of dead tissue where their heart and sense of patriotism used to be

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good summary with some filler

I wish they'd stop padding this with listener time stamps opening each episode and the can't let it go segments on Friday.

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Woman servicemember interview not typical

I'm in the Army. Multiracial. I found the story of the West Point veteran as a far outlier and not typical of any officer in the Army, of any race or gender. people should not use that story as a "call to arms". The overwhelming majority of officers in the military, over the past 20 years, treat people fairly and equally. We see people, not color or race. Don't be swayed by outliers -- thinking that that is the norm. Opportunities exist equally for all.

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