
United States Capitol
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The United States Capitol is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. Located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it serves as a prominent symbol of the American people and their government.
7 episodes featuring United States Capitol

Up First from NPR
Clergy candidates test faith’s reach in red-state races
The campaigns show how religious conviction can guide Democratic public service while economic concerns and secular voters limit faith-based appeals.
Sep 27, 2026 · 36 min

Global News Podcast
Small acts of ingenuity open new paths to care
The episode shows how tailored tools, shared spaces, and emerging technology can restore communication, connection, and independence.
Aug 29, 2026 · 29 min

Global News Podcast
Guinea landfill collapse exposes the cost of urban poverty
The episode connects a deadly disaster in Conakry to wider pressures facing communities living amid war, displacement, economic hardship and environmental risk.
Aug 24, 2026 · 30 min

Letters from an American
Graham’s gaffe exposes a Republican expertise gap
The episode connects one candidate’s national-security admission to broader questions about governing competence, Democratic opportunity, and public unease over the administration.
Aug 23, 2026 · 13 min

Global News Podcast
Russian strike exposes Ukraine’s rescue-time vulnerability
The episode connects a deadly attack in Kryvyi Rih with wider pressures on Ukraine’s defences, global health systems, technology regulation, and public accountability.
Aug 22, 2026 · 32 min

Letters from an American
Capital One rejects political motive for Trump account closures
The episode examines whether banks and regulators apply anti-money-laundering standards consistently when powerful political figures are involved.
Aug 5, 2026 · 13 min

The Daily
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill after Senate rebuke on Iran
The sudden standoff threatens a rare moment of major bipartisan consensus on the national housing crisis, turning policy into a political weapon.
Jul 6, 2026 · 28 min
