The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast

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

Episodes

James Comey Indicted On Charges Stemming From 2020 Congressional Testimony

September 26, 2025 • 18 mins
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges stemming from his testimony before Congress in 2020. President Trump promised retribution against his perceived enemies and demanded that prosecutors at the Justice Department speed up the investigation targeting some of his most prominent critics. What is Comey accused of and what does the indictment signify for the rule of law?

This episode: White House cor...
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Ignoring Scientific Evidence, Trump Blames Tylenol For Autism

September 25, 2025 • 15 mins
President Trump suggested that Tylenol can cause autism and the drug leucovorin can treat it. We discuss what the science actually says and why the president made the unusual announcement this week.

This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, health correspondent Yuki Noguchi, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, ...
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MAGA And Evangelical Christianity Converge At Kirk Memorial

September 24, 2025 • 22 mins
Charlie Kirk’s memorial service this past weekend put the convergence of the MAGA movement and evangelical Christianity on full display. We discuss how MAGA and evangelical Christianity are shaping one another, and how MAGA’s version of Christianity is different from that of past Republican leaders.

This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, religion correspondent Jason DeRose, domestic extremism correspo...
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Western Allies Formally Recognize A Palestinian State. The U.S. Won't.

September 23, 2025 • 16 mins
At the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump reiterated the U.S. had no plans to recognize a Palestinian state. It comes as many traditional allies, like Canada, the United Kingdom & France, have done so in recent days. We look at why, and what the political implications are.


This episode: White House correspondents Danielle Kurtzleben & Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.

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Congress Deadlocked As Possible Government Shutdown Looms

September 22, 2025 • 17 mins
Funding for the federal government runs out after September 30 unless Congress can pass a bill to prevent it. We discuss congressional leaders’ negotiations over a spending bill and the politics surrounding a potential shutdown.

This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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Sources & Methods: Trump's UK Visit, Gaza/Ukraine Tension

September 20, 2025 • 25 mins

Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of reporters covering the military, State Department, and spy agencies. NPR correspondents stationed around the world also join the conversation. 

This episode, political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben and diplomatic c...

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Federal Reserve Lowers Rates, But Less Than Trump Wants

September 19, 2025 • 18 mins
The Federal Reserve voted this week to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. We discuss the factors behind the agency’s decision, as well as President Trump’s legal fight to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, financial correspondent Maria Aspan, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.

This podcast was p...
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Why Did President Trump Order Strikes On Venezuelan Boats?

September 18, 2025 • 11 mins
The United States has launched strikes on two Venezuelan boats this month. President Trump says the boats were smuggling drugs. We discuss that justification and why Trump’s actions could be risky.

This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edit...
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Republicans Declare 'War' On Liberals In Response To Kirk's Death

September 17, 2025 • 12 mins
In the week since MAGA activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, some Republicans have responded by declaring "war" on liberals. We discuss that and other responses to Kirk’s death, as well as what his loss means for the Republican Party’s future.

This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and political reporter Stephen Fowler.

This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Br...
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Law Enforcement Charge Alleged Shooter In Charlie Kirk Killing

September 16, 2025 • 15 mins
Utah law enforcement have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with seven counts related to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We discuss the investigation into Robinson and what officials allege motivated him.

This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.

This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria ...
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States Use Trump Administration Data System To Root Out Noncitizen Voters

September 15, 2025 • 17 mins
States have run more than 33 million voters through the Trump administration’s recently updated SAVE data system, which is designed to check citizenship status. We discuss how states are using the system and why some are steering clear of it.

This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, power and influence reporter Jude Joffe-Block, and voting correspondent Miles Parks.

This podcast was produced by Casey ...
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Sources & Methods: Two wars escalate abroad, political violence at home

September 13, 2025 • 27 mins

Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of reporters covering the military, State Department, and spy agencies. NPR correspondents stationed around the world also join the conversation. 

This episode, national security correspondent Greg Myre and ...

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Suspect In Charlie Kirk Shooting Arrested

September 12, 2025 • 22 mins
Officials said Friday that they have arrested the person they believe shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday. We discuss what we know about the alleged shooter, and why political violence seems to be on the rise.

This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Mo...
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How Charlie Kirk Shaped Conservative Politics

September 11, 2025 • 14 mins
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. We discuss how the controversial Kirk shaped conservative politics.

This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executi...
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Are Trump’s Immigration And Manufacturing Goals At Odds?

September 10, 2025 • 16 mins
A recent immigration raid at a Hyundai manufacturing facility in Georgia led to the detention of nearly 500 workers, most of them South Korean nationals. Lawyers for some of the immigrants say they have highly specialized skills needed to get the factory online. We discuss whether raids like this impede President Trump’s stated goal of boosting American manufacturing.

This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, pol...
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RFK Jr. Under Fire Following Vaccine Changes And CDC Shakeup

September 9, 2025 • 15 mins
Senators in both parties had harsh words for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a recent hearing. We discuss the health and political implications of the latest controversy surrounding the secretary and the agencies he leads.

This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, health correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

This podcast was produced by C...
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President Trump Asks Supreme Court To Uphold Tariffs

September 8, 2025 • 15 mins
President Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold his authority to issue tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. We discuss the implications of a possible ruling — if the court strikes down his tariffs and if it says Trump’s tariffs are legal.

This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Li...
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Sources & Methods: Navy cartel strike, China's power flex

September 6, 2025 • 22 mins

Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of reporters covering the military, State Department, and spy agencies. NPR correspondents stationed around the world also join the conversation. 

This episode: Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman and international correspo...

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Trump Administration Interpretation Of Civil Rights Act Reshapes Public Schools

September 5, 2025 • 25 mins
President Trump pledged to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, but his administration is also using the department’s Office for Civil Rights to pressure local school districts to adhere to Trump’s political views. We discuss these tactics and how they fit into a broader culture war. 

This episode: politics correspondent Sarah McCammon, education correspondent Cory Turner, and senior political editor and corresponde...
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Court Says Trump Can’t Use 18th-Century Law To Deport Venezuelan Immigrants

September 4, 2025 • 15 mins
A federal appeals court ruled this week that the Trump administration may not use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants without going through normal legal processes. We discuss the implications of that ruling and of the administration’s use of military lawyers as temporary immigration judges. 

This episode: politics correspondent Sarah McCammon, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and White House c...
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