The NPR Politics Podcast
Political podcast created by NPR
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The NPR Politics Podcast is a political podcast by NPR.
| The NPR Politics Podcast | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Politics |
| Language | English |
| Cast and voices | |
| Hosted by | Various |
| Production | |
| Length | 15–20 minutes |
| Publication | |
| Original release | November 9, 2015 |
| Provider | NPR |
| Related | |
| Website | www |
Background
The show is often recorded "on the run" rather than in a studio and has a less formal tone than a radio program.[1] The show features segments where they answer listeners' questions.[2]
The show released episodes twice weekly and is hosted by a revolving group of NPR Politics team members.[3] The show later started releasing episodes daily.[4] The show also releases a weekly roundup episode summarizing the week's news.[5]
Reception
In 2023, the show was the 9th most listened to news podcast in the United States according to the Reuters Digital News Report.[6] Vulture included the show in their list of the shows that "Shaped the Genre".[4] Nicholas Quah included the show on his list of "The 10 Best Podcasts of 2016".[7]
Awards
| Award | Date | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Pods Awards | 2019 | News Podcast | Nominated | [8] |
| Ambies | 2021 | Best Politics or Opinion Podcast | Nominated | [9] |
| Ambies | 2024 | Best Politics or Opinion Podcast | Won | [10] |
| Ambies | 2025 | Best Politics or Opinion Podcast | Won | [11] |
| iHeartRadio Podcast Awards | 2021 | Best Political Podcast | Won | [12] |
| iHeartRadio Podcast Awards | 2022 | Best Political Podcast | Nominated | [13] |
| iHeartRadio Podcast Awards | 2023 | Best Political Podcast | Won | [14] |
| iHeartRadio Podcast Awards | 2025 | Best Political Podcast | Nominated | [15] |