Shutdown Politics Get Even More Intense

The prospect of a government shutdown is growing as Democrats are threatening to not help Republicans on the Hill pass a spending bill by the September 30 deadline.

Episode 363 of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Shutdown Politics Get Even More Intense" was published on September 25, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.

September 25, 2025 ·20m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

The prospect of a government shutdown is growing as Democrats are threatening to not help Republicans on the Hill pass a spending bill by the September 30 deadline.

Episode Description

The prospect of a government shutdown is growing as Democrats are threatening to not help Republicans on the Hill pass a spending bill by the September 30 deadline.

On Today's Show:
Deirdre Walsh, congressional correspondent for NPR's Washington Desk, talks about the politics of the potential shutdown and related news from Congress.