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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for The NPR Politics Podcast.
Recent episodes

How badly did partisan gerrymandering backfire?
Republicans, at Donald Trump’s behest, carried out partisan gerrymandering plans to try…
November 6, 2026

Meet the new Dems. Same as the old Dems?
With the Democratic Party's wide majorities in the House and Senate, members of the caucus…
November 5, 2026

What will Democrats do with their new majorities?
Democrats had a very successful midterm cycle, with wins in local, state and federal…
November 4, 2026

Dems win big in midterm elections
Democrats flipped a number of Senate and House seats in the midterm elections, taking…
November 4, 2026