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Mar 2025
13m 41s

The Looming Government Shutdown

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With a looming government shutdown, Ben ponders how it could prove the validity of DOGE cuts. He notes that only 'essential' employees continue to work during a government shutdown while the rest are furloughed, and whether people will notice the shift in productivity, if there is any. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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