NPR: Political Rewind Podcast
NPR's Political Rewind handpicks some of the best political stories of the last few days, including the latest from the battleground states, profiles and analysis from NPR's politics team.
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Tortured Politics
The final Political Rewind looks at how the so-called "Torture" memos played out in Washington.
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It Would Have Been Enough
The Rewind returns for its next-to-last installment with tales from the Administration! Mara Liasson examines the political ramifications of President Obama's first overseas jaunt, Scott Horsley takes a look at the reporter-turned-Wall-Street-tycoon who's helming the President's auto task force, an …
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One Man's Pork
The Rewind returns with a Congress-pallooza! David Welna describes Senate Democrats' explains Senate Dems' deliberations over whether to sidestep a filibuster by considering the President's budget under the arcane "reconciliation" process. Andrea Seabrook describes the awkward position of conserva …
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It's An Outrage!
The Rewind has looked past its OUTRAGE over the AIG bonuses to bring you some of NPR's political highlights from the week. Andrea Seabrook explains the deficit estimate discrepancy between the White House budgeteers and the CBO; David Welna describes a Congressional plan to get back those AIG bonus …
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Undersecretary For Go Yourself
The Rewind caps off your week with full flagon of political drama. Mara Liasson profiles WH Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel — or, as he is sometimes known, Rahmbo; Julie Rovner explains why Michael Steele's latest gaffe may be his most damaging yet; and David Welna brings us the latest from the s …
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King of the Right
The Rewind returns from sick leave with renewed vigor and a taste for internal strife. Mara Liasson brings us health care reform, 16 years later; Andrea Seabrook outlines some Democratic discontent with the foreclosure bill; and Don Gonyea recaps the Limbaugh vs. Steele smackdown over who's the rea …
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Takin' It To The Streets
NPR's Political Rewind is a veritable Horsley-fest this week. President Obama signed the stimulus package into law in Denver and then traveled to Arizona to unveil a housing proposal. Our Scott Horsley accompanied the President on his journeys and has reports on both events. Also this week, Ina J …
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R U Stimulated?
NPR's Political Rewind is on Stimulus Level Red this week. Mara Liasson brings us the tale of President Obama's publicity tour for the package; David Welna rounds up the political rasslin' behind the conference negotiations; and Andrea Seabrook reports on the floor vote.
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Daschled Hopes
Political Rewind is back with the latest version of your own personal stimulus package. This week, Don Gonyea details Tom Daschle's withdrawal from consideration for HHS Secretary; Peter Overby tells us just exactly what Daschle WAS for the past four years if he wasn't a lobbyist; and David Welna …
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Blago's Last Stand
Political Rewind returns from an extended holiday hiatus! This week David Schaper recaps former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's swan song; Don Gonyea reports on a Presidential gesture unrewarded with GOP votes for the stimulus package; and Peter Overby describes an effort to shield the names of Prop 8 donor …
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The Dog from Hell Wants a Piece of the Pie
Just in time for the holidays, NPR offers heart-warming stories from the Political Rewind. This week, Robert Smith explores whether being Camelot's princess will get Caroline Kennedy elected to the Senate; Mara Liasson talks to people ready to overthrow the Electoral College; and Peter Overby repor …
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Governor Gone Wild
It's the Political Rewind letting you know if you're in the market to buy a senate seat in Illinois—you're too late! This week David Schaper tells us that Obama is ready to be rid of Gov. Rod Blagojevich; David Folkenflik relays how the governor wanted some editors from the Chicago Tribune go …
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Installing the Cabinet and The Network Obama Built
It's all transition all the time on this week's Political Rewind. Don Gonyea reports that Obama's Cabinet is filled with friends and former foes; Jennifer Ludden talks to Latinos who voted for Obama and wonder "Where's Bill?"; and Peter Overby looks at the future for the President-Elect's supporte …
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The Most Expensive Couch You Ever Crashed.
This week David Folkenflik looks at how welcome the Fourth Estate will be in the Obama White House; Mara Liasson gauges the speed of Team Obama as they prepare to take the reigns in January; and speaking of the "swearing in", Alison Keyes tells us why we need to save our pennies for a place to stay …
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Wired Roots and a White House Welcome Mat
Don Gonyea is on hand when the future tenants of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue tour their new home; Mara Liasson explores the future of Obama's technologically enhanced grass roots movement; Greg Allen explains how the Sunshine State went blue this cycle; and Howard Berkes talks with formerly Republican …
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It ain't over, 'til...Wait, it is!
Ignore your disbelief the election is actually over! So clean up the confetti or dry your tears and listen to our special "Election Fini" version of the Political Rewind. This week Don Gonyea maps Barack Obama's road to the presidency; Scott Horsley examines McCain's defeat; and Mara Liasson tells u …
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Political Rewind: 2 Stump Speeches, 1 Obama-mercial, and a Handful of Independent Groups
A mere long weekend is all that stands between us and Election Day. After nearly 21 months of hardcore politicking, a respite awaits us. As you savor that thought, sample the best of NPR's political coverage from the last 72 hours. Here's what's queued up: Mara Liasson examines the DNA of a pair of …
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Gettin' Down To The Brass Tacks
Even as we hurdle towards Election Day like a runaway train, we ask you to pause for a moment and take in the best of NPR's political coverage from the last week. On today's menu: Ina Jaffe reports on McCain's recent caution to voters; Audie Cornish covers Obama as he stumps in the battleground stat …
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Southern Races and Bluegrass Places
This week we've got a deep-fried version of the Political Rewind highlighting NPR's political coverage from southern states. Linda Wertheimer reports from North Carolina where Republican Senator Elizabeth Dole fights to stay alive in a tough bid for re-election; Audie Cornish brings us another roug …
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You're Too Thin and You Never Call!
Three weeks until Election Day and we've got you covered with this week's best political coverage from NPR. On the docket: Don Gonyea introduces us to a union man on a mission to bridge a racial divide. Mara Liasson explores the Bradley Effect and what it might mean for the Obama campaign. And Greg …
NPR: Political Rewind Podcast
