Exploring Speaker Mike Johnson's ties to the Christian right, including the extremist aspects of the New Apostolic Reformation movement. Examining the influence of Christian nationalism in politics and its association with the January 6th events. Discussing the presence of race within the movement and misconceptions about far-right organizing. Contrasting views on government and religion between Mike Pence and Mike Johnson.

In a live show on Thursday, October 20th, at the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith and White House correspondent Asma Khalid discussed Georgia politics and the future of American democracy with WABE reporter Rahul Bali, GPB reporter Stephen Fowler, voting correspondent Miles Parks and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.View the slides we refer to during the show: https://bit.ly/3VGs3WeSupport the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics 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

Trump and Biden signed off on historic amounts of stimulus money that helped the country's economy weather the pandemic, but — on top of supply chain straggles and shutdowns — that money may have come with a downside: increasing inflation. Now, as voters considered their midterm voter, rising costs are top of mind.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis and White House correspondent Asma Khalid.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics 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

This podcast discusses contrasting approaches to border security taken by President Biden and former President Trump, the slow progress of legislation in Congress, and the controversial surge pricing plan by Wendy's. They also explore the trend of Congress members un-retiring and reflect on the end of $1 hot dog night at Philly baseball games.

As Brazilians head to the polls to vote for president, they're being deluged by a wave of falsehoods that echo Donald Trump's claims of a stolen election. Are there lessons to be learned ahead of future elections in the U.S.?This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, correspondent Shannon Bond, and voting reporter Miles Parks.Learn more about upcoming live shows of The NPR Politics Podcast at nprpresents.org.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics 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

White House correspondent, political correspondent, and senior national political correspondent discuss disenchanted voters' views on candidates, economy, negative partisanship, immigration, abortion rights, and American democracy in upcoming election.

Biden welcomes Japan and South Korea leaders at Camp David to counter China's influence. Alabama in court over congressional district maps. Redistricting case and lawmakers' defense. Confusion over campaign memo and humorous incident with NYC mayor.

Michigan's attorney general has announced charges against 16 people for serving as so-called fake electors following the 2020 presidential election. The electors signed documents falsely attesting that Donald Trump won the state in the election. And a look inside American right-wing domestic extremism — and how groups are capitalizing on the Republican anti-LGBT rights agenda to further their ideology.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, Michigan Public Radio Network reporter Colin Jackson, and domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef.This episode was produced by Lexie Schapitl. 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

Political correspondents Susan Davis, Franco Ordoñez, and Mara Liasson discuss the challenges Trump would face in a re-election campaign, including his electability concerns among Republican voters, the potential impact of his rhetoric on independent swing voters, and the dispute over allowing violators of the 14th Amendment to run for office. They also explore Trump's changing messaging and tactics as the election approaches, including his proposed policies and attacks on mail-in voting.

Senior White House correspondent, political correspondent, and disinformation correspondent discuss Congress passing a law to ban TikTok due to national security concerns. They explore China's disinformation campaigns, US-China relations, and the challenges of regulating tech platforms like TikTok.