The Ben Shapiro Show Introducing The Isabel Brown Show: Inside the Shutdown with Speaker Mike Johnson
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Oct 5, 2025 
Isabel Brown welcomes Speaker Mike Johnson, a conservative lawmaker and key player in the U.S. government. They delve into the intricacies of the recent government shutdown, explaining its causes and effects on everyday Americans. Johnson highlights the immediate harms, from military pay issues to cuts in vital services like WIC and FEMA. The discussion also addresses Democratic strategies and the influence of youth engagement in politics, showcasing how young conservatives are galvanizing for change.
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Regular Order Restores Fiscal Stewardship
- Mike Johnson argues Congress should follow 'regular order' with 12 appropriations bills to improve stewardship of taxpayer money.
- He says past reliance on omnibus bills concentrated power and reduced accountability in spending.
Use Short CRs To Buy Negotiation Time
- Use short-term continuing resolutions (CRs) to buy more time for negotiators to finish appropriations work.
- Johnson says a seven-week CR until November 21st was proposed to allow conference committees to resolve differences.
Shutdown Framed As Political Calculus
- Johnson attributes the shutdown vote by Senate Democrats to political pressure from their party's left flank.
- He claims Schumer voted against the CR to appease the far-left and signal opposition to Trump-era priorities.