Deepa Shipran

Deepa Shipran, NPR White House correspondent, discusses the political fallout from the recent releases of Jeffrey Epstein documents, highlighting how lawmakers are demanding transparency as the White House calls it a 'distraction.' Scott Horsley, NPR economics correspondent, breaks down the significant economic impact of the recent government shutdown, revealing potential long-term damages including lost wages and delayed federal data that may be irretrievable. The conversation sheds light on pressing national issues with urgency and insight.