The federal government is on track for the longest shutdown in U.S. history, and frustration is growing in Washington and across the country. So why does this keep happening? What's the real impact so far? And how might it all end? Jonathan Burks from the Bipartisan Policy Center is here to explain what's at stake, from which programs are already hit hard and how "essential" workers are chosen, to what it will take to finally bring Washington back to the table. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Calm has an exclusive offer to get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/NEWSWORTHY Shop my favorite T-Shirts at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@ libsyn .com
