Podcast Episodes

The GOP Is Having An Identity Crisis Over America's Role in The World

From Israel, to Ukraine, to China, global crises and conflicts are dominating headlines. And there are key divides among Republican presidential cand…

2 years, 3 months ago

Trump Is Breaking All The Rules Of The Iowa Caucuses — And Still Winning

The Iowa caucuses are less than two months away, and former President Trump remains the clear frontrunner in state polls. But, challengers Nikki Hale…

2 years, 3 months ago

A Court Ruling Poses A New Threat To The Voting Rights Act's Protections

Last week, a federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups, like the ACLU or NAACP, can't sue under a key section of the Voting Rig…

2 years, 3 months ago

A Court Ruling Poses A New Threat To The Voting Rights Act's Protections

Last week, a federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups, like the ACLU or NAACP, can't sue under a key section of the Voting Rig…

2 years, 3 months ago

The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket

Episode 1701

Roe. Brown. Obergefell. Dobbs. These Supreme Court decisions are the ones that make headlines, and eventually history books. But today, the vast majo…

2 years, 3 months ago

A Thanksgiving Treat: The NPR Politics Podcast Quiz

Episode 1700

In this edition of the podcast, originally only available to NPR Politics Podcast+ supporters, Tamara Keith and Ron Elving quiz one lucky listener on…

2 years, 3 months ago

Israel and Hamas Agree to Temporary Ceasefire and Hostage Release

Episode 1699

After six weeks of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in hostilities. As part of the agreement, 50 hostages currently held by Hama…

2 years, 3 months ago

The Jan. 6 Case Against Donald Trump is Taking Shape

The federal election interference case against former President Trump is months away from going to trial, but last week we got a sneak peek at how pr…

2 years, 3 months ago

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Are Trying To Thread The Needle On Abortion

For decades, abortion has been a motivating force for the Republican base. But in a post-Roe, world, it's become a political liability in general ele…

2 years, 3 months ago

Fights, Fowl, Flagging Polls & Funding The Government

Episode 1696

It was a busy week in Washington. President Biden's support from Arab-American and Muslim American voters over Israel's war with Hamas. Congress mana…

2 years, 3 months ago