

How Will The Shutdown End?
11 snips Oct 13, 2025
Gabe Fleischer, a young political analyst and author of Wake Up To Politics, dives into the complexities of the government shutdown and its implications. He discusses which federal workers are impacted and the political dynamics at play. The conversation shifts to a critical analysis of a recent awkward interview with California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter. Gabe also shares insights on public sentiment regarding free speech and political violence, highlighting how misperceptions can fuel polarization. Stay tuned for some surprising polling data!
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Shutdown Feels Tepid Until Workers Miss Pay
- Federal shutdown impact is uneven: essential services run but many federal workers go unpaid.
- Major effects surface when unpaid essential staff call in sick, creating visible disruptions like flight delays.
October 15 Is The Political Pressure Point
- October 15 is a key political deadline because that's when military paychecks would be missed if funding isn't restored.
- Missing troop pay is a strong political pressure point even if operational risks are limited.
Shutdowns Often End With Promises, Not Final Deals
- A likely end to shutdowns is a political promise to vote or negotiate later, not an immediate detailed policy deal.
- Both parties will spin such a concession as a victory while deferring substantive health-care decisions.