EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 37 MIN
From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story
from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR
Government shutdowns have become an expected reality in American politics. But before 1980 they were pretty much unheard of. The history of government shutdowns in the U.S. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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