The NPR Politics Podcast
Kanaaldetails
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 suppo...
Recente afleveringen
1850 afleveringen
Most Americans say ICE has ‘gone too far’ in new poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions have gone too far, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll. We di...
Justice Department released 3 million pages of Epstein files. What did we learn?
The Justice Department says it has released all of the relevant documents from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We discu...
Trump says Republicans should ‘nationalize’ elections
President Trump suggested during an appearance on the Dan Bongino Show that Republicans should “take over the voting” in at least 15 states and “natio...
Trump’s efforts to control the Fed may jeopardize new chair’s confirmation
President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell when Powell’s term ends in May. We discuss Trump’s efforts to...
Another government shutdown looms -- what you need to know
After immigration officials killed two people in Minneapolis this month, congressional Democrats demanded funding for immigration action be separated...
Minnesota shooting blurs political lines around guns
Alex Pretti was carrying a permitted gun when he had a confrontation with federal agents who ultimately shot and killed him. While the Trump administr...
Internal review contradicts Trump administration on Alex Pretti shooting
An initial internal review into federal immigration officers’ fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend contradicts the description of...
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS
Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis,...
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump?
The fatal shooting by federal immigration officers of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and an intensive care unit nurse at the VA, escalated te...
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations and Trump backs off Greenland threat
It was another busy week in politics. We discuss former special counsel Jack Smith’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee — the first time...
Why these swing voters say they’re frustrated with Trump
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 14 swing voters from Pennsylvania. We discuss why these voters, who backed President Trump in the 2024 election...
Defiant Trump continues calls for acquiring Greenland
The president continued his fight to acquire the Danish self-governing territory of Greenland during a speech billed as an address related to domestic...
Trump's (second) first year
One year ago today, Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th president, having already served as the 45th. We look at some of what he has done i...
How the Trump Justice Department is targeting his perceived opponents
From the NPR podcast Consider This:
The Department of Justice is once again at the center of the news.
At least five federal lawmakers say...
Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go
There's another fight on Capitol Hill as lawmakers work to get four more spending bills passed before the end of the month. We talk about what's at st...
Big problems in a big world
Between pledging support for protesters in Iran, calling once again for the U.S. annexation of Greenland, and meeting with Venezuelan opposition leade...
Trump administration doubles down on ICE tactics following Minneapolis shooting
In the days since an immigration enforcement officer killed Renee Macklin Good in Minneapolis, the Trump administration has doubled down, in terms of...
President Trump tries to refocus on the economy
President Trump is giving a speech about the economy Tuesday in Detroit after weeks of drifting away from the subject. We discuss how the White House...
How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy
The Republican Party’s approach to world affairs has shifted from attempting to spread democratic values during the George W. Bush administration to “...
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect
This week, a fatal shooting by an immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis inflamed tensions. Meanwhile in Washington, congressional Republicans...
What does President Trump plan to do with Venezuela’s oil?
President Trump says he plans to control revenue from the sale of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuela's oil. We discuss Trump’s short- and long-ter...
Supreme Court poised to rule on tariffs, birthright citizenship and more
The Supreme Court is expected to rule this year on major issues ranging from President Trump’s tariff policies to birthright citizenship and the Votin...
Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later
Five years ago, a mob attacked the United States Capitol as lawmakers were working to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. NPR's in...
How Do Trump’s Actions In Venezuela Square With MAGA And ‘America First’?
President Trump campaigned on promises to put “America First,” and to oppose regime change and nation building. We discuss whether those promises alig...
Trump Says The U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela After Capturing Maduro
Overnight, the U.S. military launched strikes on Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro. We discuss President Trump's announcement that...
U.S. foreign aid changed in 2025 – and it was felt around the world
On the night of his inauguration, President Trump signed an executive order that froze almost all international assistance.
What f...
Welcome to the NPR Washington Desk
Happy New Year! In this special episode, the Politics Podcast team is inviting you into our office to hear from reporters as they reflect on the year...
The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza
We look back on some of the highlights from 2025 we can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise.
This episode: voting corresp...
Year In Review: The Impact Of Project 2025
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how Project 2...
Year In Review: Trump's Immigration Policy
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how President...
Year In Review: Trump's Foreign Policy
Editor's note: This episode originally aired on December 16, 2025.
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look...
Year In Review: Trump’s Environmental Policy
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how America’s...
Year In Review: Trump, Gerrymandering & Redistricting
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore how President...
Year In Review: Trump's Economy
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at President Tru...
Year In Review: Congress' Successes & Failures
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at what lawmaker...
Roundup: Congress Skips Town Without ACA Vote, Trump Reclassifies Cannabis
It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss President Trump’s decision to reclassify cannabis as a schedule 3 drug, a revealing news story abou...
Trump Uses Prime-Time Speech To Blame Biden, Immigrants For Economy Woes
President Trump used his prime-time speech Wednesday night to blame the country’s ongoing economic challenges on the Biden administration. We discuss...
Americans Give Trump Low Marks On The Economy In New Poll
Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that di...
Year In Review: Trump's Foreign Policy
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore what Presiden...
Donald Trump Is Sports-Fan-In-Chief
President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how profess...