Mike Davis

Mike Davis, an adjunct professor of history, explores the legal beginnings of government shutdowns, highlighting the pivotal 1980 FTC shutdown. Jeremy Mayer, a political expert, dives into the contemporary implications of shutdowns, detailing their economic repercussions and the dysfunction within Congress. They discuss how past shutdowns shaped political strategies, and Mayer emphasizes the detrimental effects on federal workers and operations. The conversation also touches on potential reforms to mitigate these shutdowns in the future.