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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 39 MIN

Special Edition: The man advising Trump through the shutdown

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett came to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to talk about the government shutdown. The White House official also spoke about tariffs, saying the Trump administration will send billions of dollars to hurting farmers impacted by tariffs and they don't need Congress to pass a bill to do it. After, Jake and Anna were joined by CNN’s Phil Mattingly and Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich for a panel discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett came to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to talk about the government shutdown. The White House official also spoke about tariffs, saying the Trump administration will send billions of dollars to hurting farmers impacted by tariffs and they don't need Congress to pass a bill to do it. After, Jake and Anna were joined by CNN’s Phil Mattingly and Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich for a panel discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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