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Hegseth faces impeachment effort
The NPR Politics Podcast discusses the unprecedented effort by Republican Representative Thomas Massie to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on eight articles of impeachment.
Trump confronts his lame duck era
Following the midterm elections, this episode analyzes President Trump's inconsistent messaging, including his renewed doubts about election…
How badly did partisan gerrymandering backfire?
The NPR Politics Podcast analyzes the 2025 midterm results, noting that President Trump’s refusal to deny the election and the failure of Republican…
Meet the new Dems. Same as the old Dems?
Hosts Tamara Keith, Elena Moore, and Eric McDaniel analyze the historic 2024 election results, highlighting a massive surge in young voter support and the arrival of new, younger lawmakers.
What will Democrats do with their new majorities?
The NPR Politics Podcast analyzes the historic 2024 midterm election results, highlighting Democrats' unexpected gains in the Senate and House, including flips in deep red states.
Dems win big in midterm elections
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How we know when someone wins an election
NPR hosts Tamara Keith and Domenico Montanaro interview AP Vice President of Elections David Scott to explain the mechanics of election night race calls.
Where things stand as voting winds down
The NPR Politics Podcast discusses the final days of the 2024 midterms, highlighting the shocking endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers by former Democrat Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate race.
Answering your questions before Election Day
Hosts Tamara Keith, Ashley Lopez, and Domenico Montanaro answer listener questions about the differences between midterm and presidential reporting,…
Michigan's Senate race is coming down to the wire
The episode analyzes the tight Michigan Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, focusing on El-Sayed’s challenges in…
Why some Dems back independent candidates for Senate
This episode explores how Democrats are attempting to regain ground in Republican-held states like Montana and Nebraska through independent candidates and economic populism.
How are voters feeling before Election Day?
Hosts Tamara Keith, Alina Moore, and Domenico Montanaro discuss the final NPR/PBS News/Marist poll ahead of the midterm elections, highlighting…
The DOJ wades into elections with unprecedented cases
The NPR Politics Podcast examines the Trump administration’s unprecedented Department of Justice interventions in the 2024 election cycle, specifically lawsuits against California and Alaska.
Midterm campaigning enters home stretch
This episode analyzes President Trump’s strategy of campaigning in red states to boost Republican turnout amid his record-low approval ratings.
The peril and promise of presidential power
The NPR Politics Podcast examines the expansion of the "imperial presidency" under Donald Trump, detailing his unilateral actions and the Supreme Court's affirmation of presidential immunity.
Texas: Democrats' eternal hope
This episode analyzes the highly competitive 2024 Texas midterm races, focusing on the governor’s and Senate contests.
Why Dems see opportunity in Alaska
NPR Politics Podcast hosts Miles Parks and Mara Liason discuss the competitive 2024 Alaska midterm races with Alaska Public Media’s Liz Ruskin.
The Kansas Senate race is looking like a toss up. Yes, really.
The NPR Politics Podcast examines the unexpectedly competitive Kansas Senate race between incumbent Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton, a prominent Methodist pastor.
A week of warning signs for the GOP?
This episode covers the fallout from Katie Zachariah's contentious first press briefing and the resignation of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle,…
They voted for Trump in 2024. Now, they regret it.
NPR Politics Podcast hosts discuss a focus group of Georgia swing voters who regret supporting Trump, citing economic struggles, the Iran war, and AI concerns.
AI chatbots: the new voter guides?
The NPR Politics Podcast explores the growing trend of voters using AI chatbots for election research, driven by a lack of local news coverage.
Why the GOP Is now worried about Ohio
NPR Politics Podcast hosts Tamara Keith and Domenico Montanaro discuss Ohio’s competitive 2024 Senate and gubernatorial races with correspondent Karen Kassler.
What does the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq mean for the region? | Sources & Methods
NPR's Sources and Methods examines the complete withdrawal of U.
It's a great time to spy on America
Ryan Lucas reports on a 40-50% drop in FBI counterintelligence agents due to resource shifts toward immigration and violent crime, raising national security concerns amid ongoing global threats.
What is the Protect College Sports Act?
NPR Politics Podcast hosts discuss the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which passed the Senate to regulate the NCAA's antitrust status and reinstate transfer and eligibility rules.
California considers a wealth tax on billionaires
This episode examines California’s Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires designed to backfill federal Medicaid cuts.
Why Democrats and Republicans have hope in the Midwest
NPR Politics Podcast hosts Miles Parks and Domenico Montanaro, joined by Clay Masters, analyze the competitive 2026 Midwestern Senate races in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa.
The path to Senate control runs through this state
Hosts Miles Parks and Tamar Keith discuss the closely contested Maine Senate race with guest Steve Missler.
From the pulpit to the political arena
The episode analyzes the shifting 2026 midterm landscape, noting that Democrats have gained ground in the Senate while the House race remains tight due to Republican redistricting.
What's on the Supreme Court docket this term?
The NPR Politics Podcast examines the Supreme Court’s new term, focusing on high-stakes cases involving mandatory migrant detention, third-country…
A trip to one of the last toss-up districts
Hosts discuss the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, a key battleground where Latino voters are shifting due to economic concerns and immigration enforcement.
It's time for a voting vibe check
Hosts Ashley Lopez, Miles Parks, and Jude Jaffei Block discuss voter anxiety ahead of the midterms, noting that fewer than half of Americans trust the election to be free and fair.
What's next for the Freedom Caucus?
This episode examines the evolution of the House Freedom Caucus from its 2015 founding as a small-government watchdog to its current role as a Trump…
The NPR Politics Podcast — live from Seattle!
Recorded live in Seattle, this episode of the NPR Politics Podcast analyzes the 2026 midterm election landscape, focusing on how affordability, the…
(Almost) everything you wanted to know about politics (but were afraid to ask)
Hosts Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, and Mara Liason address listener questions on election integrity, noting that a Supreme Court ruling blocked new federal mail-in voting restrictions.
Trump vs. the media
This episode examines President Trump's revocation of White House press credentials for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, a move the outlets are challenging in court as a First Amendment violation.
Money, money, money
Hosts Miles Parks, Ashley Lopez, and Tamara Keith analyze the massive ad spending surge in the final weeks of the midterm election, noting Republicans are outspending Democrats by $360 million.
Trump takes the world stage
The episode analyzes a new security agreement between the U.
Campaign messaging, concerts & Can't Let It Go
The episode examines the surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric and fear-mongering ads by GOP politicians, driven by the rise of Muslim candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani.
How to watch the midterms like we do
This special episode of the NPR Politics Podcast analyzes the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting how structural Republican advantages clash with an unfavorable environment for the party.
How do you solve a problem like AI?
NPR Politics Podcast hosts Tamar Keith and Eric McDaniel, joined by technology correspondent John Ruich, explore the growing political urgency around AI regulation.
Voters say the American Dream is dead. Why?
Hosts discuss a Michigan swing voter focus group revealing strong opposition to Trump's tariffs due to rising prices and direct economic impacts.
Missouri's map mayhem
NPR Politics Podcast hosts Tamar Keith and Miles Parks, joined by St.
How 9/11 reshaped U.S. intelligence | Sources & Methods
Former intelligence officials and a congressional member reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, recounting their experiences during the attacks and the immediate aftermath.
The legacy of 9/11
This NPR Politics Podcast episode marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, featuring hosts Miles Parks, Greg Myre, and Ryan Lucas.
The young conservative movement post-Charlie Kirk
Hosts Miles Parks, Elena Moore, and Mara Liasson discuss President Trump’s new campaign promise of $5,000 checks to voters if Republicans win both chambers of Congress.
How Trump's immigration policy has evolved
The NPR Politics Podcast examines how the Trump administration has expanded immigration enforcement beyond illegal entry to include legal visa holders and Temporary Protected Status recipients.
What is the GOP convention happening this week?
The NPR Politics Podcast examines the upcoming Republican "midterm convention" in Dallas, analyzing its strategy to energize voters despite President…
Trump's oil "deal" and gunboat diplomacy | Sources & Methods
This episode of the NPR Politics Podcast features a segment from *Sources and Methods* analyzing the Trump administration’s aggressive foreign policy in Latin America and the Middle East.
A tale of two Senate candidates
NPR hosts analyze two pivotal Senate races in Georgia and Michigan, where Democrats John Ossoff and Elissa Slotkin face uphill battles in states that voted for Trump.