Focus On Libertarian Election Amid Voter Discontent Over Clinton-Trump Race
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Libertarian journalist and editor-in-chief of Reason.com, Nick Gillespie, about the possibility of a third party candidate.
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Even A Win In California Could Have Little Impact On Sanders Securing The Nomination
Bernie Sanders is making a strong push in California as the Democratic primary race nears its end. Polls show him in a dead heat with frontrunner Hillary Clinton in the Golden State.
Libertarians Gather In Florida For Party's National Convention
NPR previews the Libertarian Party's national convention, which will be held in Florida this weekend. At a time when many voters are unhappy with the choice between Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls, the Libertarian ticket could warrant a second look.
No Sanders Vs. Trump Debate? Sad!
Although the de factor GOP presidential nominee had seemed open to the idea when asked by TV host Jimmy Kimmel, "it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second-place finisher," he says now.
Platform Check: How Trump's Energy Plan Stacks Up To The Democrats
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Amy Myers Jaffe, executive director of energy and sustainability at the University of California, Davis, about the presidential candidates' energy strategies after Donald Trump rolled out his platform.
Entering Final Primary Stretch, Clinton And Sanders Fight For A California Win
Hillary Clinton could lose California's primary on June 7 and still win the Democratic nomination, but she and Bernie Sanders are campaigning hard there, hoping to close out the season on a high note.
Week In Politics: Trump Crosses Delegate Threshold To Secure GOP Nomination
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the presidential race and President Obama's visit to Hiroshima, Japan.
Hispanic Lawmakers Say Hillary Clinton Needs A Little 'Sizzle' In A VP
Two top Hispanic House Democrats weigh in on what Hillary Clinton should look for in a running mate.
Meet The Unbound Delegates Who Helped Donald Trump Secure The Nomination
NPR's Don Gonyea talks with some of the unbound delegates who decided to support Donald Trump, thereby giving him the magic number of delegates to clinch the Republican nomination.
Politics Podcast: It's For Real Now — Trump Is The Presumptive GOP Nominee
The NPR politics team is back with its weekly roundup of political news. They discuss why Trump is now the official presumptive nominee for the Republican Party.