In this episode, Allison breaks down the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a 43-day halt that froze federal agencies, stalled paychecks, and reshaped the 2025 economic outlook. She unpacks why the shutdown happened, how it ended, the political clashes behind it, and the real human and macroeconomic consequences. From delayed data to canceled flights to billions in lost GDP, this episode looks at how legislative gridlock ripples through everyday life.
Researched by Carolina Mejía.
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