The White House warns federal workers that layoffs are imminent if the government shutdown continues. The impasse also has Wall Street and the Fed flying blind. Could they make costly choices in the absence of crucial data?
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Mar 2025
The Looming Government Shutdown
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 i ... Show More
12m 41s
Nov 2025
Senate Expected In Session Saturday, But Unlikely To Vote To Reopen Gov.
Shutdown frustration is sky high, SNAP recipients are on the edge, government workers don’t have a paycheck. Are government lawmakers any closer to making a deal? Plus, prices are up, consumer confidence hits a three year low, layoffs are skyrocketing, but a defiant Donald Trump ... Show More
46m 31s
Nov 2023
Once again, a shutdown looms
Congress is facing yet another government shutdown deadline at the end of this week. If a deal isn’t reached by Friday at midnight, hundreds of thousands of federal workers will stop getting paid, which may have broader economic ramifications. In this episode, we look at what mig ... Show More
29m 40s
Oct 2025
White House Shutdown Cuts, Government Services Interrupted, Gaza City Evacuation
President Trump’s budget director is canceling billions in projects and threatening mass layoffs as the White House uses the government shutdown to push for deeper spending cuts. The shutdown’s ripple effects are spreading nationwide, with key federal services slowing or stopping ... Show More
14m 27s