Episode Three of Government Shutdown focuses on the human cost of the October two thousand twenty-five shutdown. Miles Mercer shares stories of furloughed federal employees and those working without pay, revealing the financial and emotional struggles families face when paychecks stop. The episode examines union responses and the challenges of keeping essential services running, from Border Patrol to air traffic controllers. Listeners learn about broader effects on everyday Americans, including service suspensions, delays, and closures. The episode highlights the critical difference between federal employees who receive retroactive pay and contract workers who don't, plus the devastating spillover effects on local economies dependent on federal employment and spending.
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