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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 43 MIN

“The midterms await”

from Deadline: White House · host Former federal worker Siobhan Green, Cristela Alonzo, Texas State Representative James Talarico, John Heilemann, Claire McCaskill, Nicolle Wallace

October 2nd, 2025, 5pm: On the second day of the government shutdown, Trump administration official Russel Vought has already threatened mass firings amid the government shutdown. Nicolle Wallace with our panel of experts and Texas State Representative James Talarico discuss the implications of Vought’s comments and Trump’s plans to cut “democrat agencies” amid the shutdown. Plus, comedian Cristela Alonzo joins Nicolle to discuss how to find joy and laughter in dark times.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your 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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Nicolle Wallace on a Trump official threatening mass layoffs amid the government shutdown, what Democrats can do to combat Trump, and how to find laughter in troubling times.

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