The 9 Best The NPR Politics Podcast Episodes
1) The Death Of George Floyd Sparks Outrage From Both Sides Of The Aisle
The Justice Department says it has made the investigation into George Floyd's death "a top priority," after furor over a video depicting a white police officer kneeling on his neck spilled over into w...Show More
2) Democratic Backsliding Rocks The Summit Of The Americas Before It Begins
The United States is hosting a major gathering of heads of state from the Americas, but some countries are upset President Biden has elected not to invite some leaders the White House described as "di...Show More
3) They Voted For Obama, Then Trump—Now What?
Understanding the motivation of voters in Michigan and Pennsylvania is key to understand the 2016 coalition that allowed President Trump to notch a decisive electoral college victory. Is Joe Biden doi...Show More
4) The 2nd Democratic Debates: Night 1 Takeaways
CNN hosted the second Democratic presidential debates, which was split into two nights because the sheer number of candidates running. In the first night, the moderates took on the more progressive ca...Show More
5) The 2nd Democratic Presidential Debates: What You Should Watch For
On Tuesday and Wednesday night twenty candidates will debate for the second time in the 2020 election. While they are all vying for the Democratic nomination, some are looking for a breakout moment, a...Show More
6) Trump Turns Focus Back To Immigration; Citizenship Question On Census Ignites Controversy
President Trump said Tuesday that he's considering sending the military to guard parts of the U.S.-Mexico border, because of what he calls "weak" immigration laws. And, some two dozen states and citie...Show More
7) Sacred Ground: A 9/11 Story
Journalist Tim Lambert's family owned land in Shanksville, Pa., where United Flight 93 crashed. He shares a remarkable perspective on the 20 years since the 9/11 attacks.
8) Interview: Tired Of Gridlock, GOP Sen. Rob Portman Won't Seek Reelection
Republican Rob Portman of Ohio talks with NPR's Susan Davis about his retirement from the Senate, the Republican party after Trump, as well as the former president's impeachment trial.Portman says he ...Show More
Interview: Tired Of Gridlock, GOP Sen. Rob Portman Won't Seek Reelection
15:50 | Jan 28th, 2021
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9) On The Trail With Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris told the NPR Politics Podcast that if she defeated President Trump in 2020, prosecutors in her Justice Department "should" pursue obstruction of justice charges.
10) Court Says Trump Can’t Use 18th-Century Law To Deport Venezuelan Immigrants
A federal appeals court ruled this week that the Trump administration may not use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants without going through normal legal processes. We discuss the imp...Show More