The guests discuss why term limits may not be effective in reducing extreme partisanship and outside influence in Congress. They explore ideas like multi-member districts and primary election reforms that could make a bigger difference. They also touch on the struggles of a former vice president and address the frustration with Congress and hope for primary reform.

Sarah McCammon, Ashley Lopez, and Domenico Montanaro discuss the upcoming Nevada primary and caucus, Nikki Haley's participation in the primary, the importance of the Democratic primary in South Carolina, spending in Nevada primaries, Republican outreach to Latino voters, and chaos and challenges within the Nevada GOP.

David Souter is one of the most private, low-profile justices ever to have served on the Supreme Court. He rarely gives interviews or speeches. Yet his tenure was anything but low profile. Deemed a “home run” nominee by Republicans, Souter defied partisan expectations on the bench and ultimately ceded his seat to a Democratic president. In this episode, the story of how “No More Souters” became a rallying cry for Republicans and inspired a backlash that would change the Court forever. Voices in the episode include: • Ashley Lopez — NPR political correspondent • Anna Sale — host of WNYC Studios' Death, Sex & Money podcast • Tinsley Yarbrough — author and former political science professor at East Carolina University • Heather Gerken — Dean of Yale Law School and former Justice Souter clerk • Kermit Roosevelt III — professor at University of Pennsylvania School of Law and former Justice Souter clerk • Judge Peter Rubin — Associate Justice on Massachusetts Appeals Court and former Justice Souter clerk • Governor John H. Sununu — former governor of New Hampshire and President George H.W. Bush’s Chief of Staff Learn more: • 1992: Planned Parenthood v. Casey • 1992: Lee v. Weisman • 2000: Bush v. Gore • 2009: Citizens United v. FEC   Shadow dockets, term limits, amicus briefs — what puzzles you about the Supreme Court? What stories are you curious about? We want to answer your questions in our next season. Click here to leave us a voice memo. Supreme Court archival audio comes from Oyez®, a free law project by Justia and the Legal Information Institute of Cornell Law School. Support for More Perfect is provided in part by The Smart Family Fund. Follow us on Instagram, Threads and Facebook @moreperfectpodcast, and Twitter @moreperfect.

Voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, political reporter Elena Moore, and political correspondent Susan Davis discuss Biden's new student debt forgiveness plan and gun control regulations aimed at appealing to younger voters. The podcast explores the political implications of these actions and their impact on voter engagement, Bernie Sanders' collaboration with Biden on policy proposals, and the enduring influence of the O.J. Simpson trial on American culture and media.

Turnout among voters under 30 has been high in recent elections, but there are still major impediments — both systemic issues and cultural ones — that keep younger people from casting ballots. And there are similar roadblocks when those folks want to run for office, especially when it comes to funding their campaigns.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and political reporter Elena Moore.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

"The NPR Politics Podcast" features Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor Domenico Montanaro. They discuss the challenges faced by Speaker Johnson, including aid to Israel and Ukraine and the possibility of a government shutdown. They also analyze tightening polls in New Hampshire ahead of the primaries. The podcast delves into the influence of the Speaker of the House on public perception and explores topics such as Ron DeSantis' struggles, Biden's challenger, and the risks of discussing age in politics. Additionally, they touch on the intersection of masculinity in politics and sports.

A survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution found that found more than half of Republicans believe the US should be a strictly Christian nation, adhering to the ideals of Christian nationalism or sympathizing with those views. While this remains a minority opinion nationwide, the study also found correlations between people who hold Christian nationalist views and Anti-Black, anti-immigrant, anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, and patriarchal views. This episode: politics correspondent Susan Davis, politics correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and politics correspondent Ashley Lopez.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Exploring how voting has become easier in the US with more early voting and mail-in options. Discussing the impact of mail-in ballot claims on Republican voters and the benefits of early voting for election security. Analyzing the rise of early voting trends and the potential impact on election day turnout. Speculating on how changing voting patterns may influence campaign strategies and future elections.

Guests on this episode include senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondents Danielle Kurtzleben, Ashley Lopez & Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. They discuss the absurdity of a political boot conspiracy, whether Barbie is a feminist icon, Kevin McCarthy's political future, the evolving dress code in Congress, and unconventional alcoholic beverages.

Trump's latest charges may further fracture House Republicans — with some in the party motivated to undermine President Biden with investigations and others worried about holding on to split-ticket seats that Biden carried in 2020.And, ahead of a November vote on a proposal that would amend the state's constitution to expand abortion access, state Republicans have scheduled a special election to raise the threshold for all ballot initiatives to 60 percent and impose more strenuous requirements to qualify for a vote.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving, and Statehouse News reporter Karen Kasler.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy