

Shutdown to enter second week amid Senate stalemate
Oct 4, 2025
Sherrod Brown, a former U.S. Senator and Ohio Senate candidate, dives into the harsh realities facing farmers due to Trump's tariffs. He sheds light on the soybean market's collapse and farmers' frustration with federal bailouts. Brown emphasizes the need for stability and open markets, contrasting with the chaos of current U.S. trade policies. He also critiques the government's impact on Ohio workers, revealing the broader economic fallout of the standoff and tariffs. Tune in for valuable insights into the intertwining challenges of trade and political crises.
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Shutdown Responsibility And Political Risk
- Donald Trump and House Republicans are widely blamed for the shutdown and lack a coherent plan to resolve it.
- Polling shows 47% blame Trump/Republicans while only 30% blame Democrats, increasing GOP political risk.
Power Relies On The Illusion Of Inevitability
- AOC and Timothy Snyder argue authoritarian actors rely on the impression of inevitability to cow opposition.
- Breaking that perception requires visible, collective resistance to show they are weaker than they appear.
Act Now To Break The Spell
- Timothy Snyder urges citizens to act: protest, communicate, and form new alliances to break the spell.
- Individual contributions add up quickly and can change the national mood if many people participate.