The shutdown standoff continues, with government workers caught in the middle. How long will it last and how many families will be hurt? ... What are US spies doing in Venezuela, beyond blowing up boat? ... Troubling text messages and group chats reveal some young Republicans take the wrong message from MAGA's idea of free speech?
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Oct 2025
Immigrants, Health Care, And The Shutdown’s Real Debate
As the shutdown becomes a meme fight, is the GOP’s celebration giving the wrong impression to fed up Americans? Plus, the no wars president tells Congress the United States is in the middle of one with drug cartels. But, are his boat strikes crossing a legal line? Learn more abou ... Show More
45m 21s
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
Dec 2024
Can a US Government Shutdown be Avoided?
America faces chaos in Washington, again, with the US government just hours away from shutting down. Barring an early Christmas miracle, the proverbial lights go off at midnight tonight. Norm Ornstein, veteran political observer, joins the show to discuss.
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59m 6s
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