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Government Shutdown The Current Shutdown What, Why, and How?

Government Shutdown The Current Shutdown What, Why, and How?

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 Episode One of Government Shutdown introduces listeners to the October two thousand twenty-five federal government shutdown. Miles Mercer explains what a government shutdown is, why it happens, and the timeline of events that led to this crisis. The episode breaks down the partisan disputes between Republicans and Democrats over budget disagreements, health care subsidies, and Medicaid funding. Listeners learn about the immediate impacts, including which services continue and which stop, who gets furloughed, and the distinction between essential and non-essential workers. The episode concludes with the current status of negotiations between President Trump and congressional leaders, offering perspectives on how long this standoff might last.
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