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What is Trump's interest in Paramount’s merger with WB?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/06/nx-s1-5922522/what-is-trumps-interest-in-paramounts-merger-with-wb
Published: August 6, 2026 20:26
President Trump has taken a particular interest in Paramount’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion. We discuss why the president is backing the deal — which is on hold after a group of Democratic attorneys general challenged it in court…
Progressives had a good night in Michigan
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/05/nx-s1-5921300/progressives-had-a-good-night-in-michigan
Published: August 5, 2026 20:30
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open Senate seat. We discuss how the results could shape November's general election, plus results from several other races across…
How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/04/nx-s1-5918591/how-the-gop-plans-to-fight-an-anti-incumbent-wave
Published: August 4, 2026 20:31
The president's party typically loses seats in a midterm election, and President Trump's low favorability ratings aren't helping Republicans as November nears. We discuss how Republican candidates are pitching themselves to voters and what structural…
It's (still) the economy, stupid
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/03/nx-s1-5918029/its-still-the-economy-stupid
Published: August 3, 2026 20:19
The economy is growing very slowly, and wages aren't keeping up with inflation, which is keeping gas and grocery prices high. We discuss how politicians are navigating the sluggish economy on the campaign trail and how President Trump is making…
Why is Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general in limbo?
Published: July 31, 2026 20:40
Some Senate Republicans are refusing to approve President Trump's attorney general pick unless the Trump administration commits in writing to certain guarantees related to the president's settlement with the IRS. We discuss that fight, plus why the Patriot…
Who will Wisconsin Democrats pick to run for governor?
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5913234/who-will-wisconsin-democrats-pick-to-run-for-governor
Published: July 30, 2026 19:45
This podcast was taped at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 30, 2026.State Assemblywoman Francesca Hong leads in the polls over Milwaukee County executive David Crowley. Hong's progressive views and membership in the Democratic Socialists of America…
How power, corruption & lies influence voters' choices
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5911741/how-power-corruption-lies-influence-voters-choices
Published: July 29, 2026 19:20
This episode: HOST, REPORTER, and REPORTER.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus…
This Senate race may shape the Democrats' future
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/28/nx-s1-5910526/this-senate-race-may-shape-the-democrats-future
Published: July 28, 2026 18:59
The Democratic Party's progressive and moderate wings are squaring off in Michigan as voters decide who the party's nominee for an open Senate seat will be. We look at the race and why it is reflective of broader debates in the party about policy, politics…
Is Troy Jackson Maine's new main man?
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5909152/is-troy-jackson-maines-new-main-man
Published: July 27, 2026 20:21
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson, a former gubernatorial candidate and president of the Maine Senate, to replace Graham Platner on November's ballot. While Jackson shares many of Platner's political views, can he bring Platner's supporters along and…
How Trump's agenda complicates midterm races for Republicans
Published: July 24, 2026 20:24
House Republicans had a busy week before heading out for an August recess. We discuss what measures they passed, how those items fit into President Trump's agenda and how that agenda is making life difficult for some Republicans on the midterm campaign…
Fatal ICE shootings reignite campaign debate over immigration
Published: July 23, 2026 20:14
Campaigns across the country are leaning into immigration issues, spurred in part by recent fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Maine and Texas. We discuss how politicians on both sides of the aisle are using the issue and why Republicans in…
As casualties rise, do the politics of the Iran war change?
Published: July 22, 2026 20:34
President Trump attended the dignified transfer on Wednesday of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war. We discuss how the latest casualties affect the politics of the war, and how Congress took Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s request for billions more…
2028 fantasy draft: Republicans
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5893771/2028-fantasy-draft-republicans
Published: July 21, 2026 20:00
The next presidential election is more than two years away, but it's not too early to start discussing likely contenders. We do an NFL-style draft of the candidates who may lead the Republican field in 2028. If you missed our Democratic candidate draft,…