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EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 41 MIN

Consequences of a Government Shutdown

from The Weekend · host George Packer, Norm Eisen, Antonia Hylton, Rep. Maxine Waters, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Laura Barrón-López, Jill Wine-Banks, Jackie Alemany, Eugene Daniels

September 28, 2025; 8am: President Trump slammed Democrats for blocking the Republican-supported short-term funding bill. Rep. Maxine Waters of California and Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan join “The Weekend” to break down the consequences for everyday Americans if Congress fails to reach a deal by October 1st.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We’re just days away from a possible government shutdown and Trump is playing the blame game.

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