Podcast: What happened in Washington this week? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
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Podcast: What happened in Washington this week? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

NPR  

Roundup: Budget talks, cabinet meetings, and lots of TV Enlarge this image toggle caption Pool, via AP Pool, via AP Congress is trying to come up with a new budget, while also attempting to extend tax cuts put in place during President Trump's first term. Then, we look at the first cabinet meeting of the Trump administration, the upcoming presidential address to a joint session of Congress, and changes to the White House press pool. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro. 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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Podcast: What is in the Ukraine ceasefire deal? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
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Podcast: What is in the Ukraine ceasefire deal? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Roundup: Ukraine peace talks; Trump's attacks on judiciary Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben Curtis/AP Ben Curtis/AP President Trump spoke separately to his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts this week to try and hammer out a peace deal to end the war. Then, a look at how President Trump has antagonized and attacked members of the country's judicial system, from judges …

Podcast: When is Wisconsin's supreme court election? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
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Podcast: When is Wisconsin's supreme court election? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

NPR  

Why one state election is getting more than $60 million in ad spending Enlarge this image toggle caption Morry Gash/AP Morry Gash/AP Tens of millions are being spent. It's the kind of thing seen for statehouse or congressional races — not necessarily state supreme court elections. We look at Wisconsin's upcoming state supreme court election, and why it is getting …

Podcast: What's happening with DOGE? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
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Podcast: What's happening with DOGE? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Roundup: DOGE's power checked; Vance's role evolves Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Stephanie Scarbrough/AP In a cabinet meeting this week, President Trump affirmed that while DOGE — the entity meant to reshape the federal government, with Elon Musk as figurehead — has the ability to advise changes, Musk does not have the power to fire government staffers. Then, …

Podcast: What happened in President Trump's address to Congress? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
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Podcast: What happened in President Trump's address to Congress? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

NPR  

Trump defends record & agenda in combative address to Congress Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Alex Brandon/AP In the longest address of its kind before Congress, President Trump laid out his policy objectives on the economy, immigration, foreign policy & other topics. One Democratic congressman was escorted out of the House chamber after heckling Trump, and the Democratic …

Podcast: What's happening to Eric Adams' federal charges? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
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Podcast: What's happening to Eric Adams' federal charges? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

NPR  

Roundup: Eric Adams; more Trump nominees confirmed Enlarge this image toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP Seth Wenig/AP The Department of Justice instructed prosecutors to dismiss federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Then, two of President Trump's more controversial cabinet picks, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., were confirmed to their posts. This episode: White House correspondent …

Podcast: What are Trump's latest efforts to overhaul bureaucracy? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
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Podcast: What are Trump's latest efforts to overhaul bureaucracy? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Friday Roundup: Trump's efforts to overhaul bureaucracy, FBI Enlarge this image toggle caption Jenny Kane/AP Jenny Kane/AP The Trump administration's offer for federal employees to resign now and keep their pay and benefits through September has been paused for now. Then, FBI agents who were involved with January 6th cases have sued their bosses at the Department of Justice. This …

Podcast: What are federal DEI rules? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
2 months ago

Podcast: What are federal DEI rules? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Trump rolls back federal DEI rules Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP The president argues such programs, meant to increase the diversity of the federal workforce, were discriminatory in nature. The actions place employees staffing federal DEI programs on leave, and call for agencies to develop a "reduction-in-force action" against the employees. This episode: political correspondent Sarah …

Podcast: President Trump's inaugural address : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
2 months ago

Podcast: President Trump's inaugural address : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Trump promises "golden age," moves to enact sweeping executive actions Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Lamarque/Pool, via AP Kevin Lamarque/Pool, via AP "I return to the presidency, confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success," Trump said after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. In …

Podcast: Who is Kristi Noem? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
2 months, 1 week ago

Podcast: Who is Kristi Noem? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Roundup: Immigration takes center stage on Capitol Hill Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben Curtis/AP Ben Curtis/AP Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's cabinet picks continued Friday, as Gov. Kristi Noem took questions about immigration & border security as part of her nomination to run the Department of Homeland Security. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent …

Podcast: Bondi, Rubio confirmation hearings : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
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Podcast: Bondi, Rubio confirmation hearings : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Trump's attorney general, secretary of state picks have confirmation hearings Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite and Alex Brandon/AP J. Scott Applewhite and Alex Brandon/AP President-elect Trump's picks to run the Departments of Justice and State faced senators today in confirmation hearings. Sen. Marco Rubio, the secretary of state nominee, and Pam Bondi, the attorney general nominee, both …

Podcast: What does the special counsel report about Jan. 6 say? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
2 months, 1 week ago

Podcast: What does the special counsel report about Jan. 6 say? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Part of special counsel report released; Hegseth confirmation hearing Enlarge this image toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Jose Luis Magana/AP The Department of Justice's long-awaited election interference report against Donald Trump, released early Tuesday, said the evidence against the president-elect would have led to his conviction at trial — if not for his election victory that led to charges being …

Podcast: How does Congress certify a presidential election? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Podcast: How does Congress certify a presidential election? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Congress certifies Trump's victory, prepares for GOP controlled Washington Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Every four years, Congress meets to certify the results of the previous November's presidential election in what is usually a calm and straightforward event. Then, as President-elect Trump plans to return to office with Republican majorities in both houses, a …

Podcast: Who is Joe Biden? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
3 months ago

Podcast: Who is Joe Biden? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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The evolutions of Joe Biden and the Democratic Party toggle caption Henry Griffin/AP Enlarge this image toggle caption Henry Griffin/AP Henry Griffin/AP Joe Biden has been a national political figure for more than 20 percent of the United States' history. His policies and public figure have evolved over time, in ways that reflect how his Democratic Party also changed. This …

Podcast: Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
4 months ago

Podcast: Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Matt Gaetz, Trump's controversial pick for attorney general, withdraws Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP The former Florida congressman's nomination encountered controversy from the start, over allegations that he participated in sex parties, used illegal drugs and had sex with a minor. Both the House ethics committee and the FBI investigated the allegations; the federal …

Make NPR your 2024 election night news source
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Make NPR your 2024 election night news source

NPR  

Make NPR your 2024 election night news source Stephen Voss/NPR Monday, October 28, 2024; Washington, D.C. – Looking for trusted, reliable and up-to-date news on election night? Digital Coverage: Live Blog : A live blog will be available at NPR.org with breaking news, election returns, exit polling, and analysis from NPR’s team of experts beginning at 7 am ET on …

Podcast: What did Kamala Harris, Donald Trump do this week? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Podcast: What did Kamala Harris, Donald Trump do this week? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

NPR  

Politics Roundup: Harris courts Republicans as Trump returns to site of shooting Enlarge this image toggle caption Keith Srakocic/AP Keith Srakocic/AP Vice President Harris traveled to the birthplace of the Republican Party in Wisconsin this week to campaign with a one-time senior Republican congressperson: Liz Cheney. And Republican nominee Donald Trump has upped the frequency of his campaign events. And …

Trump — Facing Federal Indictment — Is Greeted Like A Rock Star : The NPR Politics Podcast
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump — Facing Federal Indictment — Is Greeted Like A Rock Star : The NPR Politics Podcast

NPR  

Trump — Facing Federal Indictment — Is Greeted Like A Rock Star Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Crowds in Georgia and North Carolina greeted the former president with tremendous enthusiasm, undeterred by the Justice Department's allegations that he endangered the country by hoarding state secrets at his Florida resort. This episode: voting correspondent Miles …

A New Congress Takes Shape; Stefanik's Stock Rises; 'Spare' Sparks Drama : The NPR Politics Podcast
2 years, 2 months ago

A New Congress Takes Shape; Stefanik's Stock Rises; 'Spare' Sparks Drama : The NPR Politics Podcast

NPR  

A New Congress Takes Shape; Stefanik's Stock Rises; 'Spare' Sparks Drama Enlarge this image toggle caption OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images With a narrow majority in the House, Republicans will need to find ways to work with Democrats — who still control the Senate and the White House. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, …

Podcast revisits how the biggest stories unfolded on TV news
3 years, 8 months ago

Podcast revisits how the biggest stories unfolded on TV news

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. How TV and radio journalists handle it when history …

Rudy Giuliani poised to break silence with 'impeachment podcast'
5 years, 4 months ago

Rudy Giuliani poised to break silence with 'impeachment podcast'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rudy Giuliani – having removed himself from the headlines as …

Announcing The NPR Politics Podcast Is Going Daily : NPR
5 years, 5 months ago

Announcing The NPR Politics Podcast Is Going Daily : NPR

NPR  

Announcing The NPR Politics Podcast Is Going Daily Starting today, the NPR Politics team will be in your ears each weekday afternoon to help you make sense of all the big political news coming out of Washington. NPR's best political reporters will be there to explain the latest developments on the path to impeachment, the road to the 2020 presidential …

Everything You Need To Know About Polls : The NPR Politics Podcast
5 years, 10 months ago

Everything You Need To Know About Polls : The NPR Politics Podcast

NPR  

Everything You Need To Know About Polls : The NPR Politics Podcast Not all polls are created equal. The team breaks down what makes a good poll, how much they should be relied on and what they're saying right now about the 2020 election. This episode: Congressional correspondent Susan Davis, political reporter Danielle Kurtzleben and political editor Domenico Montanaro. The …

Podcast roundup: The best this week, from CYBER to The Last Laugh and The Ezra Klein Show
5 years, 10 months ago

Podcast roundup: The best this week, from CYBER to The Last Laugh and The Ezra Klein Show

Firstpost  

Our lowdown on the best episodes from a selection of podcasts that deserve a listen this week. About the episode: In this week’s podcast, Makuch sits down with Edward Snowden to talk about his life in Russia, WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, and press freedom in the United States and beyond. — The Ezra Klein Show Work as identity, burnout as lifestyle …

No snark allowed: PBS’ ‘Washington Week’ stays true to form
7 years, 5 months ago

No snark allowed: PBS’ ‘Washington Week’ stays true to form

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — For 50 years, PBS’ “Washington Week” has gathered a rotating group of reporters to share and discuss information about the nation’s most pressing issues. An “oasis” is how Robert Costa, The Washington Post reporter who was named the show’s moderator last April after the loss of much-admired Gwen Ifill to cancer in November 2016, describes it. “But …

NPR's New Podcast, "It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders," Is All About Conversations
7 years, 9 months ago

NPR's New Podcast, "It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders," Is All About Conversations

NPR  

NPR's New Podcast, "It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders," Is All About Conversations Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexandria Lee/NPR Alexandria Lee/NPR You may already know Sam Sanders as a campaign reporter for NPR during the 2016 presidential election, as well as one of the original co-hosts of the NPR Politics Podcast. Sam recently teamed up with producer Brent …

Slate’s Podcast Roundup
19 years, 4 months ago

Slate’s Podcast Roundup

Slate  

In place of my Pod Pick of the Week this week, please accept a little shameless self-promotion: On today’s Slate podcast feed, you’ll find a discussion among the writers in our Washington D.C. office about the week in politics. I’m intrigued by all the university lecture podcasts I’ve seen popping up on iTunes and Yahoo in the last few weeks. …

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