What's the impact of the first government shutdown in the US in seven years?

That's come after the Senate failed to agree on extending federal spending. Hundreds of thousands of employees are affected. But how is it being felt across the country? And what is it costing the economy? In this episode:  Eric Ham - Political Analyst and Author of ‘The GOP Civil War: Inside the Battle for the Soul of the Republican Party’. Drew Friedman - Reporter at Federal News Network focusing on federal workforce, pay and benefits. Rina Shah - Political Strategist and Former Senior Congressional Adviser. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook