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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.

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Episodes

Roundup: Tariffs, HHS Cuts & Bodega Cats

The tariff plan rolled out by President Trump this week threatens to upend the global economic system. We look at the potential impacts. Then, widespread cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services threaten the agency's ability to do its many jobs. And, a look at a New York City tradition. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Susan Davis, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and health policy correspondent Selena Simmons...

Apr 04, 202525 min

Trump's Tariffs Take Shape — How Will They Impact You?

This episode analyzes President Trump's new tariff policy, which includes a blanket tariff on imports and higher tariffs for specific countries. The discussion covers the potential impact on consumers, the risks of retaliatory tariffs, and the White House's goals for reshaping the U.S. economy by boosting domestic manufacturing. The panelists also explore the political risks and historical parallels of Trump's economic nationalism.

Apr 03, 202517 min