The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: October 1st
Oct 1, 2021
Congress narrowly dodged a government shutdown, but Biden faces hurdles in passing his major agenda. Biden's approval is rebounding as focus shifts from Afghanistan, yet midterm worries loom. Discussions spark around urgent debt ceiling talks, intertwining fiscal battles with political strategy. Amidst serious topics, laughs abound with quirky tales of a Florida man wrangling an alligator and humorous wedding insights, showcasing a balance of levity and critical political analysis.
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Cross-Species Curiosity
- Aisha Roscoe expressed fascination with cross-species offspring like pizzly/grolar bears.
- The hosts joked about the potential offspring of a donkey and an elephant, a "zonkey", "lonkey", or something similar.
Government Funding Averted
- Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a short-term funding bill.
- This bill extends funding until December 3rd and includes disaster relief and Afghan resettlement funds.
Infrastructure Bill Stalled
- The House is struggling to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill due to internal disagreements.
- Progressive Democrats demand an agreement on a broader social spending package before supporting the infrastructure bill.