I have had this on my list so I can keep up with general events, but it’s just not impressive. The reporting is surface level and uninteresting. I listen to left, right, and center podcasts, but weeding this one out because it’s mediocre.

NPR should not receive public assistance. It mirrors Pravda in its mission to support the administrative state. It isn’t objective and should have to make it on its own.

I’ve followed these hosts since the 2016 election. I’m more right leaning but NPR was always the center left news source that was balanced with a little bias. but over the last year it’s gotten completely out of hand. Combined with the Uri and Katherine Maher scandal, I don’t know how much longer I’ll listen. It would be great if they addressed the issue, but they won’t.

It is a very left wing show, it could use more balance.

I happen to enjoy NPR Politics, even though the hosts are all clearly left of center and allow their views to influence their story choice and commentary. This is true of every NPR show I’ve listened to. Unfortunately, NPR’s response to Uri Berliner’s essay which points out the obvious has been a colossal mistake, and their journalistic integrity can no longer be given the benefit of the doubt.

NPR will defend Israel and the atrocities it is carrying out till the end. No longer a fan and stopping my donations.

from far away the new cover art looks like a vacuum cleaner

The only look at their own narrative and are bought out by far left libs. Where did accountability in your job as a journalist go. Sad sad for America. Please quit your job and do something positive for our country.

Calling AIPAC an organization with an innocuous history is journalistic malpractice… they’ve been strong-arming and threatening American politicians for decades. There’s nothing “normal” or “politics as usual” about a foreign government-aligned group systematically targeting any dissent in our political system.

I really want to listen to this podcast because the topic interests me, but they hosts over use of the word “like” just diminishes and devalues their opinions.

What is going on at NPR? Who are the new inexperienced reporters getting such exposure. They make mistakes and inaccurate comments. The tone seems off. What happened to the hard hitting reporters? The overuse of the words “like” “literal” and “whatever.” Look at the transcripts. Perhaps NPR thinks this updated speak appeals to younger listeners but it does not appeal to me. It makes the reporters sound flippant. What happened to the more experienced and professional sounding journalists?

This is one of my favorite podcasts. The hosts are excellent, the content is well-chosen. However, recently, the liberal bias of the podcast team has been becoming more and more explicit, especially from certain hosts (like Mara). I actually agree with most of what they say, but it’s disappointing to see from such a trusted source for political news. From topics chosen to episode titles to comments from hosts and guests, the bias is consistent and clear. I hope they address this!

I love listening to the NPR Morning Show either before or after the PDB; but since the (+) version has been added only one morning have I been able to listen… it just runs silent… or says has error when trying to play…. I don’t mind commercials (hello too busy or can skip right thru them) ***** 5 stars Thank YOU ^.^, {Moni}

I enjoy your podcast very much, but was bothered by the NCAA comment at the end. Perhaps it would be wise to do a little more research before commenting gleefully on UK’s loss in the NCAA tournament. It’s been 5 years since UK has dominated any tournament because Calipari continues to build teams from the most promising high school students instead of cultivating a well rounded, seasoned team. UK’s 18 year old kids, with less than a year of college experience, are playing against 22-24 year old men, with 4, 5 & 6 years of experience. It’s fascinating to watch the skills of these young guys but it’s difficult for them to overcome the size and experience of many of the other teams, especially in a high stakes tournament. It’s frustrating how so many people, like you, are stuck in the past when thinking about UK.

The NPR Politics Podcast is one of two podcasts on Washington politics and the campaigns that I never miss. It offers excellent discussion from a center-left point of view. Though you can tell at times some hosts are barely able to contain their more leftward leanings, the discussions are professionally conducted with high standards of journalistic skill and integrity. It's interesting to read some of the other reviewers comments who are dismayed, because evidently they just assume The NPR Politics podcasts' hosts should be espousing a much more partisan and ideologically further Left point of view – like most of everything else on NPR. So kudos to the hosts of this podcast for providing reporting and analysis that moderates (center left and center right) can appreciate. Feels more like journalism this way.

Overall appreciate the quick hitting approach to dense political topics. However, the ads are just out of control. A 15 minute podcast that loses 1/3 of it’s time for ads is just too much. I know there’s the ad-free version, but, it’s also NPR. Honestly probably going to unsubscribe in the near future as I feel every 6-12 months they just subtly sneak another ad in somewhere and I just can’t do it anymore.

thank you for your thoughtful coverage (2/28/24) of the Michigan primary. It’s a complex issue for Democrats who have supported Biden in the past but are dismayed at his continuing support of Israel. Your team did a good job reporting on the various perspectives.

I really enjoy politics (or at least I used to) but it’s a disservice to her public to constantly cover politics as though the dirt and interpersonal wars are the important story. I would really love it if you would cover the actual bills and their substance, interview experts about the pros and cons and what they might mean for Americans. Maybe that’s a different podcast, but I think it could fit in this one. Right now this pod covers politics as though it is a sport, but in reality, it’s quite serious.

Too many ads for such a. Short podcast . Makes it hard to listen. When you put two of the same ad in a row I will boycott the company advertised for life.

Promotes the Forever Wars by studiously ignoring anything that might promote an anti war or non-interventionist perspective. It’s unconscionable.

They will not stop talking about trump and when they have been talking about biden it has been very negative leaning

Todays review of the Colorado case was so helpful for me. Emotionally as much as I would like to see Colorado win, hearing the discussion here has helped me see both sides and understand better. Becoming a member of this podcast has been the best money I’ve spent. I know I’m going to get all sides of the political spectrum. It opens my mind to the complexities of the situation and gives me a clearer understanding. Thank you to the entire team for all the work that you do and I look forward to the show everyday! Keep up the fantastic work

Very informative and the hosts do a good job of outlining the news and facts of the day. They do frequently fall into the trap of “both sides” far too often though. It’s a legacy media outlook they can’t seem to shake. Ex: In the most recent episode about Taylor Swift conspiracy theories coming out of the right wing grifter sphere, you can practically hear the hosts twisting themselves into pretzels to imply conspiracy mongering is something both parties engage in equally. The left may fall prey to disinformation but there isn’t a left wing Qanon. Tough to truly call this podcast outstanding when the reporting serves to minimize issues facing democracy in order to maintain the fantasy of two parties operating in good faith.

I was dumbfounded that in your discussion of crazy conspiracy theories (Groundhog Day) you stubbornly refused to say "Republican". So I assume that your corporate overlords muzzled you before the show. Shameful. This is exactly why your show is News Light.

I have been listening to NPR for years. Since I don’t drive to work anymore I love having the news at my fingertips, when I am walking around my neighborhood. I appreciate that you state the facts and are incredibly professional. Thank you for being my source for news of the day.

I really think yall are discounting how much the discontent about Biden’s Gaza policy is going to affect him at the ballot box. I have seen and heard from countless individuals who say otherwise and I think that this is an issue that should be addressed in a more full manner. The policy should not be support Israel not matter the cost and ignore Palestinians. This is why this war began again in the first place.

This program is so typical of NPR programs. They label Republicans as evil. They never referred to Democrats, rather they refer to the “average voter”. So it’s the evil Republicans vs the average voter. Everything Republicans do is unreasonable. Everything the average voter wants is of course, reasonable. As an educated American who votes, I listen to NPR to get the liberal side of the story and to understand, or try to understand, their point of view. But in this program, I can’t get past the biased semantics in the presentation in order to see the true facts. I’m very disappointed.

Especially this cycle, if you’re not covering politics beyond the two indistinguishable establishment parties you’re not doing it right. Ignoring third party & independent candidates will not make them go away, just make listeners more determined to use other, more reliable independent sources to learn about them. This is especially so as our current government continues to use our tax dollars, & slowly erodes the nation’s soul, by funding a genocide while doing more harm than good around the world in the interest of greedy corporations and egocentric amoral individuals who collectively no longer truly believe in the ideals of the “great American experiment”.

I love the new look. Or the artwork . Alison Schuback

This show continues to span political news with a liberal, democratic viewpoint. Yet another divisive tool to our One Nation Under God. I long for a legitimate political news podcast that keeps personal agenda out and just gives news so we can stay up to date without it being skewed left or right.

I do enjoy it but I have to filter out the left-leaning bias for example on today’s episode when the hosts referred to “pregnant people”. Let’s not lose sight of biological fact please: only woman are pregnant.

Please him review some of his statesments

I love the hosts. All are sensible and level-headed. I appreciate the analysis when I’m not sure what to make of things. Great job!

Please do more face checking and less analysis on style. We need substance. There were several instances where one candidate tried to hang former statements against another. Media need to face check and help us separate truth from fiction. What did Nikki Haley “really” say about the internet and how shy would support blocking bots and anonymous content. Follow up should identify misinformation.

I started listening to this show about a year ago, and I have enjoyed getting the facts about political news without the rhetoric that I used to get from other news outlets. As a result, I actually feel better informed and more confident about the American political system. The information is presented clearly, and the hosts seem like they are enjoying their job; that’s a refreshing change from other shows that always make it sound like the end is near. One suggestion that I would make, though, is about Mara Liasson. Too often, her bias comes through. Since the other hosts rarely if ever let their biases show, the contrasts really makes her stand out in a bad way. She should not be removed from the show, but definitely needs to present the facts and let the listener make their own decisions.

Mara should be on more, rather than sidelined or ignored. Often, I feel like there’s some odd competition between the hosts of this show and it’s awkward. And the Friday can’t let it go portion is really awkward when some hosts leave during the short podcast and come back for that part. Just have them on for the full episode! It’s not like they can’t contribute just because it’s not their department.

To the people that call NPR “bias”, that is because reality and the truth favors Democrats these days. If you are far enough to the right, even the middle is “left bias” from your perspective.

Generally like the show, and I understand that no reporting is “neutral”, but Mara Liasson doesn’t even attempt to hide her biases. In the past she’s said a lot of untrue things about Bernie Sanders, and about third party candidates being spoilers that don’t reflect reality. In the latest episode though, she’s implied that I am a “leftist extremist” and “Hamas supporter” because I don’t support Israel’s illegal and inhumane war against Palestine. This is the same episode where they mentioned that 56% of democrats don’t support the war. I guess we’re all extremists? Won’t be listening anymore until she leaves the show.

And if your feedback is disliking a journalist’s voice, keep in mind that it might be a micro aggression or your implicit bias getting in the way of what really matters in journalism.

Miss Roscos voice is grating on the ears, perhaps she would be better behind the audio presentation. 🙃

Very left leaning and the reporting reflects that by what topics they choose to….or not to report on. They also leave important details out so you’re not getting a complete picture. You’ll hear a very biased perspective on specific current political issues. Thats why I get most of my political news from Breaking Points. They are truly nonpartisan and tell the story from all perspectives. I still listen to this one though because I like to hear what all the sides are saying.

Unabashedly propping up Biden and Democrats while at the same time demonizing Republicans…..it’s all they do here

So left leaning that I’m surprised they don’t fall over. I’d give it ZERO stars if I could.

I’ve been able to count on this neutral News source for the last 31 years . I’m aware of what hard work that is.

Overall very good podcast but will too often have hosts who are either sloppy or get caught up in their agendas. For example, during the October 19th episode, the host stated that Israel is targeting civilians. To be clear, you have no evidence that Israel is targeting civilians. Perhaps you should be a little more careful to not further fuel misinformation that I believe NPR is generally a positive force in combating. We need credibility from NPR, not sloppiness or agenda-driven hosts. If I wanted that garbage, I would seek news from other entities.

You have some of the smartest people out there hosting your show but you never EVER go in depth. It’s such a lame way to waste your brand. Why are these podcasts 14 minutes long with two breaks? I don’t get it. DIG IN. Follow up. Especially with the actual politicians. It’s embarrassingly apologetic.

Waiting until huge pilotar al news happens then put it behind a paywall? Nice. Subscription used to only be about bonus episodes now real news is paywalled, gross.

Generally love this podcast and I am interested in hearing what Republican candidates are saying but y’all have to PUSH BACK on these false claims they make. Chris Christie making false statements about abortion, Doug Burgum and the hypocrisy of him saying Joe Biden should be impeached over something his son did as a private citizen but that he would still support Trump who had his children in government jobs. Is this journalism or are we just letting them say whatever they want?

It is becoming increasingly frustrating to listen to interviews on this podcast. Whenever they’re interviewing a republican and they ask a question that isn’t answered, they just move on. When it’s a Democrat they push back and try to get an answer. It would be nice to have less double standards. I’m guessing here that NPR is afraid that the Republicans wont come back on the show if they push them at all.

Utah is the classic gerrymandering case in which the 2/3 majority republican legislature simply throws out the district maps drawn by an independent commission. Why doesn’t anyone in the national news care? Why won’t you cover Utah as the quintessential example of gerrymandering when it is in front of the Utah Supreme Court right now, and the Utah Legislature says it’s none of the courts business. Why can’t we get any national press?