Government Shutdown: For How Long?

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
PROGRAM #10918 12:00 PM PT

Government Shutdown: For How Long? 

The U.S. government shutdown would enter its sixth day today if Republican majority and Democratic minority leaders fail to reach an agreement. Thousands of federal workers are either furloughed or working without pay, while President Trump threatens permanent cuts to federal agencies and mass layoffs if the shutdown continues. Which essential services are most affected? What are the economic and political costs? And how is public opinion reacting to this deepening political paralysis?

“A War From Within”. President Trump and his Secretary of Defense have urged top U.S. military commanders to prepare for a “war from within,” calling for US cities to serve as training grounds and telling troops to “get serious about killing people.” They accuse Democrat-led cities of being hotbeds of crime and violence. How is the military responding to this call for internal conflict? What’s the writing on the wall about the military’s role on U.S. soil? What comes next?

A Latino Among the Most Influential Leaders. TIME magazine has named attorney Efrén C. Olivares to its TIME100 Next 2025 list, recognizing him as an emerging leader shaping the future of politics and activism. Olivares recently led the legal effort that halted the deportation of hundreds of Guatemalan children. Who is Efrén Olivares? What defines his work as a human rights advocate? What challenges does his organization face? And how does he view Latino community activism amid rising militarization and a wave of restrictive policies? This episode is part of a special series for National Latino Heritage Month.

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