The NPR Politics Podcast Plus
Episodes
Money, money, money
The NPR Politics Podcast Plus examines the massive ad spending surge by Republicans, who are projected to outspend Democrats by $360 million in the final weeks of the midterm cycle.
Trump takes the world stage
Hosts Miles Parks, Emily Vogt, and Frank Ordóñez preview President Trump’s upcoming UN General Assembly speech and his high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Your questions on the midterms, answered (NPR+)
In this bonus episode of the NPR Politics Podcast Plus, hosts Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, and Mara Liason answer listener questions from a virtual midterm supporter event.
Campaign messaging, concerts & Can't Let It Go
The episode examines the resurgence of anti-Muslim rhetoric in Republican midterm campaigns, analyzing ads and speeches that frame Islam as a civilizational threat.
How to watch the midterms like we do
With 47 days left in the midterms, hosts Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, and Mara Liason analyze the brutal political environment for Republicans and the structural advantages Democrats face.
How do you solve a problem like AI?
NPR's Tamar Keith, Eric McDaniels, and John Ruich explore the growing political urgency around AI regulation, discussing risks like job displacement, weaponization, and superintelligence.
Voters say the American Dream is dead. Why?
Hosts Tamar Keith, Sam Greenglass, and Mara Liassos discuss a Michigan swing voter focus group revealing strong opposition to Trump’s tariffs due to rising costs.
Missouri's map mayhem
NPR Politics Podcast Plus examines the chaotic aftermath of Missouri’s congressional redistricting, where a voter referendum to reject Trump-aligned…
Our virtual supporter event and live Q&A is this week. Join us! (NPR+)
This brief segment from the NPR Politics Podcast Plus features host Ashley Lopez promoting a supporter-only virtual event scheduled for Thursday.
How 9/11 reshaped U.S. intelligence | Sources & Methods
This special episode of Sources and Methods features former intelligence officials and a congressman reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
The legacy of 9/11
Marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this episode examines the profound shifts in U.
The young conservative movement post-Charlie Kirk
One year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, this episode examines the state of the conservative youth movement and their growing disillusionment with President Trump.
How Trump's immigration policy has evolved
Hosts Miles Parks, Jimena Bustillo, and Frank Ordóñez analyze how Trump's immigration policies have expanded beyond illegal entry to disrupt legal visas and TPS.
What is the GOP convention happening this week?
The NPR Politics Podcast Plus examines the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, analyzing its strategy to energize voters around President Trump…
Trump's oil "deal" and gunboat diplomacy | Sources & Methods
A tale of two Senate candidates
NPR hosts analyze Democratic Senate strategies in Georgia and Michigan, contrasting John Ossoff’s strong showing via constituent service with Abdul…
What is democratic socialism?
NPR hosts Tamara Keith, Ashley Lopez, and Elena Moore explore the rise of democratic socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America ahead of the midterms.
Answering your questions on the midterms & more
NPR hosts Tamar Keith, Ashley Lopez, and Mara Liasson answer listener questions about the midterms, explaining where surplus campaign funds go and why primary dates vary by state.
The big deal with a big debt
NPR hosts Tamara Keith and Eric McDaniel join Scott Horsley to discuss the U.
The midterm races to watch: Join our virtual supporter event and live Q&A (NPR+)
Tamara Keith invites NPR Plus supporters to a special virtual event on September 17th featuring co-host Miles Parks and correspondent Mara Liasson.