'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111854594&ft=1&f=111854594 "It's All Politics" features Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin. They dissect the latest news from inside the beltway, along with other political stories from around the country. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:18:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif 'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111854594&ft=1&f=111854594 It's All Politics, May 16, 2013 Ron Elving and Mara Liasson look back at the week of scandals rocking the Obama administration. The president is angry over the IRS' targeting of groups with names that include "Tea Party" and "patriot." And Eric Holder testifies on the Justice Department's seizing of phone records of journalists Fri, 17 May 2013 09:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184744044/its-all-politics-may-16-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184744044/its-all-politics-may-16-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 Ron Elving and Mara Liasson look back at the week of scandals rocking the Obama administration. The president is angry over the IRS' targeting of groups with names that include "Tea Party" and "patriot." And Eric Holder testifies on the Justice Department's seizing of phone records of journalists

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]]> It's All Politics, May 9, 2013 They're baaack! Mark Sanford and Benghazi made triumphant returns to the national consciousness, as Sanford won a special election in South Carolina and diplomat Gregory Hicks testified about what happened in Libya. Meanwhile, NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving are still seeking their own redemption. Fri, 10 May 2013 10:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182577635/its-all-politics-may-9-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182577635/its-all-politics-may-9-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 They're baaack! Mark Sanford and Benghazi made triumphant returns to the national consciousness, as Sanford won a special election in South Carolina and diplomat Gregory Hicks testified about what happened in Libya. Meanwhile, NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving are still seeking their own redemption.

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]]> It's All Politics, May 2, 2013 The president celebrates the 100th day of his second term by holding a news conference in which he seems unsure as to why he held it in the first place. As President Obama discusses "rumors of my demise," South Carolina's 1st District prepares for a special — and surreal — election. Fri, 03 May 2013 10:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180575300/its-all-politics-may-2-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180575300/its-all-politics-may-2-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 The president celebrates the 100th day of his second term by holding a news conference in which he seems unsure as to why he held it in the first place. As President Obama discusses "rumors of my demise," South Carolina's 1st District prepares for a special — and surreal — election.

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]]> It's All Politics, Apr. 25, 2013 Politics has been gloomy lately, but NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving try to improve the mood this week, offering analysis on the politicization of the Boston bombings, Max Baucus' potential successor and Senate primary battles in Massachusetts and Hawaii. Plus: Jeb Bush gets some 2016 advice. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/25/179018537/its-all-politics-apr-25-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/25/179018537/its-all-politics-apr-25-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 Politics has been gloomy lately, but NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving try to improve the mood this week, offering analysis on the politicization of the Boston bombings, Max Baucus' potential successor and Senate primary battles in Massachusetts and Hawaii. Plus: Jeb Bush gets some 2016 advice.

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]]> It's All Politics, Apr. 18, 2013 A somber week, with people wasting no time putting the Boston tragedy in political terms. President Obama unleashes on Congress after a background check rider to the gun bill goes down. At least the latest exploits of Mark Sanford and Anthony Weiner keep NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving amused. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/19/177918869/its-all-politics-apr-18-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/19/177918869/its-all-politics-apr-18-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 A somber week, with people wasting no time putting the Boston tragedy in political terms. President Obama unleashes on Congress after a background check rider to the gun bill goes down. At least the latest exploits of Mark Sanford and Anthony Weiner keep NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving amused.

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]]> It's All Politics, Apr. 11, 2013 It may be temporary, but it was a week of promise. There's been movement on guns and immigration. Obama hopes to work out a deal on the budget. Rand Paul reaches out at Howard University. But a return of Anthony Weiner? It could only happen in a post-Annette Funicello America. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/12/176914220/its-all-politics-apr-11-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/12/176914220/its-all-politics-apr-11-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 It may be temporary, but it was a week of promise. There's been movement on guns and immigration. Obama hopes to work out a deal on the budget. Rand Paul reaches out at Howard University. But a return of Anthony Weiner? It could only happen in a post-Annette Funicello America.

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]]> It's All Politics, Apr. 4, 2013 President Obama launches a brain mapping initiative, but he can't concentrate enough to shoot better than 2-for-22 on the basketball court. Mark Sanford wins the GOP runoff in South Carolina. Plus, NPR's Ron Elving and Julie Rovner on the NRA's proposal of having armed guards in schools. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176169293/its-all-politics-apr-4-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176169293/its-all-politics-apr-4-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 President Obama launches a brain mapping initiative, but he can't concentrate enough to shoot better than 2-for-22 on the basketball court. Mark Sanford wins the GOP runoff in South Carolina. Plus, NPR's Ron Elving and Julie Rovner on the NRA's proposal of having armed guards in schools.

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]]> It's All Politics, Mar. 28, 2013 As Democrats belatedly line up behind marriage equality and Republicans see it as a losing cause for them, all that's left is what the Supreme Court decides. Mayor Bloomberg unleashes a $12 million campaign on guns. Plus: South Dakota's Tim Johnson retires and Ashley Judd won't run in Kentucky. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175611717/its-all-politics-mar-28-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175611717/its-all-politics-mar-28-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 As Democrats belatedly line up behind marriage equality and Republicans see it as a losing cause for them, all that's left is what the Supreme Court decides. Mayor Bloomberg unleashes a $12 million campaign on guns. Plus: South Dakota's Tim Johnson retires and Ashley Judd won't run in Kentucky.

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]]> It's All Politics, Mar. 21, 2013 Last week's CPAC event shows conservatives are split. Immigration and guns divides Americans. Mark Sanford's comeback bid leaves South Carolina Republicans torn. And NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving aren't even sure if they like each other. This week's podcast hopes to solve these disputes. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/174934569/its-all-politics-mar-21-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/174934569/its-all-politics-mar-21-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 Last week's CPAC event shows conservatives are split. Immigration and guns divides Americans. Mark Sanford's comeback bid leaves South Carolina Republicans torn. And NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving aren't even sure if they like each other. This week's podcast hopes to solve these disputes.

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]]> It's All Politics, Mar. 14, 2013 The white smoke has appeared and that can mean only one thing: the latest It's All Politics podcast with NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving is ready. It also means that there's no budget deal in Congress, that CPAC is underway and that Carl Levin has decided that 36 years in the Senate is enough. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174311480/its-all-politics-mar-14-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174311480/its-all-politics-mar-14-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 The white smoke has appeared and that can mean only one thing: the latest It's All Politics podcast with NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving is ready. It also means that there's no budget deal in Congress, that CPAC is underway and that Carl Levin has decided that 36 years in the Senate is enough.

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]]> It's All Politics, Mar. 7, 2013 Proving they can't be outdone by Rand Paul, NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving filibuster their way through the latest podcast, assessing Jeb Bush's words on immigration, President Obama's strategy on sequestration and the results of the Los Angeles mayoral election. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:43:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/07/173748648/its-all-politics-mar-7-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/07/173748648/its-all-politics-mar-7-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 Proving they can't be outdone by Rand Paul, NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving filibuster their way through the latest podcast, assessing Jeb Bush's words on immigration, President Obama's strategy on sequestration and the results of the Los Angeles mayoral election.

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]]> It's All Politics, Feb. 28, 2013 The sequester is upon us and NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving explain how it affects <em>them</em>. It's a good week for Chuck Hagel, who gets the votes he needs to become Defense Secretary, and Robin Kelly, who wins the Democratic primary in Illinois' 2nd district and is likely to succeed Jesse Jackson Jr. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/01/173000453/its-all-politics-feb-28-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/01/173000453/its-all-politics-feb-28-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 The sequester is upon us and NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving explain how it affects them. It's a good week for Chuck Hagel, who gets the votes he needs to become Defense Secretary, and Robin Kelly, who wins the Democratic primary in Illinois' 2nd district and is likely to succeed Jesse Jackson Jr.

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]]> It's All Politics, Feb. 21, 2013 Since President Obama and congressional Republicans have decided to blame each other for the impending sequester, this week's podcast is dedicated to pointing fingers at everyone, including Jesse Jackson Jr., Pete Domenici and Joe "Buy a Shotgun" Biden. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/20/172520214/its-all-politics-feb-21-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/20/172520214/its-all-politics-feb-21-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 Since President Obama and congressional Republicans have decided to blame each other for the impending sequester, this week's podcast is dedicated to pointing fingers at everyone, including Jesse Jackson Jr., Pete Domenici and Joe "Buy a Shotgun" Biden.

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]]> It's All Politics, Feb. 14, 2013 NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving dissect President Obama's State of the Union address, make the obligatory and sophomoric quench-filling jokes about Marco Rubio and look at what seems to be the makings of a filibuster against Defense Secretary-nominee Chuck Hagel. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/15/171992119/its-all-politics-feb-14-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/15/171992119/its-all-politics-feb-14-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving dissect President Obama's State of the Union address, make the obligatory and sophomoric quench-filling jokes about Marco Rubio and look at what seems to be the makings of a filibuster against Defense Secretary-nominee Chuck Hagel.

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]]> It's All Politics, Feb. 7, 2013 Marco Rubio, Republicans' pick to respond to Obama's State of the Union address, decides Tupac is not a political action committee. Plus: Karl Rove's group plays sides in GOP primaries, Democrats stay silent (for the most part) over drones, and we remember Ed Koch. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:50:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/07/171400952/its-all-politics-feb-7-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/07/171400952/its-all-politics-feb-7-2013?ft=1&f=111854594 Marco Rubio, Republicans' pick to respond to Obama's State of the Union address, decides Tupac is not a political action committee. Plus: Karl Rove's group plays sides in GOP primaries, Democrats stay silent (for the most part) over drones, and we remember Ed Koch.

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