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    Campaign messaging, concerts & Can't Let It Go

    2026/09/18 | 29 mins.
    Some Republican candidates are using inflammatory and anti-Muslim rhetoric in their campaign ads and public statements. We look at what they're saying, and why they're saying it.

    Then, a free speech controversy made its way to the music world. After making pro-Palestinian statements during recent concerts, rapper Macklemore was removed from shows opening for Ed Sheeran. We explain what's going on.

    And, as usual on Fridays: Can't Let It Go.

    This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, senior national political correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento.

    This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    How to watch the midterms like we do

    2026/09/17 | 20 mins.
    Ever wondered how we pick some of the key races we watch during elections? Here's your chance. In this special edition of The NPR Politics Podcast, which was recorded before a live virtual audience, our reporters break down some of the elections and issues they'll be paying especially close attention to this November, and why they stand out.

    This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

    This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    How do you solve a problem like AI?

    2026/09/16 | 18 mins.
    Evangelists say AI saves time and increases productivity. Doomsayers argue AI will destroy humanity. While the truth may be somewhere in between, lawmakers and businesses are figuring out how to put the toothpaste back in the tube & find ways to regulate the burgeoning industry. We take a look at the risks, and what Congress can do.

    This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Eric McDaniel, and technology correspondent John Ruwitch.

    This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    Voters say the American Dream is dead. Why?

    2026/09/15 | 18 mins.
    Voters tell us they're frustrated with the economy, that costs are too high, and that neither Democrats nor Republicans seem able to solve their problems. We listen to swing voters in Michigan to understand how their worries could impact that state's Senate race.

    This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

    This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    Missouri's map mayhem

    2026/09/14 | 18 mins.
    Like other Republican-led states, Missouri heeded President Trump's call to redraw congressional maps to try and create new, safe seats for Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. Those efforts, though, are on hold due to court orders and efforts by citizens to put the maps up for a vote in a referendum this November. We explain what's going on.

    This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and St. Louis Public Radio politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum.

    This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

    Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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About The NPR Politics Podcast
Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for The NPR Politics Podcast.
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