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The podcast hits the road and heads to Seattle to talk about the big issues and races our reporters are watching. This episode was recorded before a live audience on Thursday, Sept. 24, in partnership with Cascade PBS. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sp...
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This week on Sources and Methods, an eyebrow-raising message from President Trump to the UN. Quote, to the victor belong the spoils. Also, President Xi Jinping of China meets with Trump in D.C. We'll tell you what to watch for.
Stay ahead of the week's biggest national security news with sources and methods from NPR. Good evening, Seattle! We are very grateful to be here in beautiful Seattle and we want to welcome you to the NPR Politics Podcast LIVE!
This podcast was recorded at 7.15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it, but we will all still be having a great time here in beautiful Seattle. Okay, here's the show.
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