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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 1H 9M

The Government Shutdown Extended

from Behind The Ballot · host Mikal Jenkins, Muhamed Alic

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the ongoing government shutdown - as well as the expected furloughs, firings, changes to the federal government payroll, and the possible impacts of this on the US economy. Furthermore, Wikileaks released information showing how much influence and control Israel has over US media and how they are working to spread propaganda to further their ultra-nationalist cause. 

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the ongoing government shutdown - as well as the expected furloughs, firings, changes to the federal government payroll, and the possible impacts of this on the US economy. Furthermore, Wikileaks released information showing how much influence and control Israel has over US media and how they are working to spread propaganda to further their ultra-nationalist cause.

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