Congress has a set a record with the longest government shutdown in history. As talks pick up, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller wonder if this is the week a deal emerges. Then, the hosts take a step back with the help of Carl Hulse, the New York Times’ Chief Washington Correspondent, to examine the broader dynamics shaping action on Capitol Hill. What has differentiated this shutdown from past fights? Is the current dysfunction reversible? Can lawmakers reassert their authority? Is the filibuster doomed? All that and more only on CONTROL.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Carl Hulse, New York Times

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

Roll Call: Bipartisan talks to end shutdown gaining steam, senators say

Politico: John Thune says he is ‘optimistic’ Senate will move to end shutdown this week

Politico: ‘Utterly shameful’: Congress to crush US record this week for longest shutdown

Fox News: Sen. John Thune slams Democrats in fiery floor speech: ‘This isn’t a political game’

Axios: Senator objects to leaving D.C. for long weekend as SNAP benefits run dry

The Hill: Democrats up 8 points on generic ballot: Survey

NYT: Shutdowns, Obamacare and the Risks of Bargaining for Policy Wins in a Crisis

NYT: What Is the Filibuster and Why Does Trump Want It Gone?

As the government shutdown drags on, negotiations on the appropriations bills have taken a backseat. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Punchbowl News’ Samantha Handler to learn what has been going on behind the scenes. How far apart are the House and Senate? Why have defense hawks gone quiet? And is a deal even possible or are we headed for another CR?

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Samantha Handler, Punchbowl News

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

AP: Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

Punchbowl News: Thune skeptical of ‘rifle-shot’ bills

NBC News: Largest federal workers union calls for an end to the shutdown, putting pressure on Democrats

Punchbowl News: Washington begins to confront the funding unthinkable

Roll Call: Appropriations chairman bullish on full-year spending bills after shutdown

Boston Globe: Susan Collins has reached one of the most powerful positions in Washington. It could hardly come at a worse time.

This week Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by GOP Representative Kevin Kiley (CA-03) to hear his perspective on the ongoing shutdown. The Congressman discusses why he continues showing up to Capitol Hill, his problems with Speaker Johnson’s decision to keep the House away, and why he still believes in public service.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Rep. Kevin Kiley

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

The Hill: Thune: Time to think about House returning to DC to vote on government funding

NBC News: Democrats rally at No Kings to protest Trump — but many say they're also unhappy with their own party

WaPo: Senate blocks military spending bill as shutdown drags on

New York Times: The Lonely House Republican Still Coming to Work During the Shutdown

WBUR: Why Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley wants to stop the national fight over redistricting