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Oct 2, 2025 
Geoff Shullenberger, a political commentator, and Ashley Frawley, a contributor specializing in British and Canadian politics, dive into timely issues. They explore the U.S. government shutdown, linking it to healthcare and immigration debates. Ashley discusses the controversial push for digital IDs in the UK, warning of potential civil liberties infringements. The duo also critiques the idea that digital IDs might solve informal labor issues, and they highlight how surveillance could evolve during crises, painting a picture of governance in flux.
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Shutdown Reveals Institutional Failures
- The shutdown highlights deeper dysfunctions in immigration, healthcare, and congressional authority.
- Geoff Shullenberger argues executive overreach and legislative abdication drive recurring crises.
Emergency Care Shifts Costs, Not Problems
- Hospitals must provide emergency care regardless of patients' immigration status, shifting costs elsewhere.
- Shullenberger warns funding cuts ripple through rural hospitals and raise prices for insured patients.
Restore Congress's Lawmaking Role
- Congress should reclaim legislative duties instead of outsourcing policy to the executive.
- Matthew Schmitz suggests active lawmaking reduces crises like shutdown standoffs.