Today we’ll look at the real reason behind the government shutdown, and the debate over giving free healthcare to illegal aliens. A debate that shouldn’t be a debate at all. Also, leaked text messages reveal that Charlie Kirk had decided to “leave the pro-israel cause.” And a Democratic candidate for governor has a total meltdown on camera because she was asked the easiest softball question imaginable. Plus, China just accomplished another amazing engineering marvel. America used to do that all the time. What happened? Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4bEQDy6 Ep.1670 - - - DailyWire+: Go to https://dailywireplus.com to join and get 40% off new DailyWire+ annual memberships with code FALL40 at checkout. Mark your calendars — Friendly Fire premieres October 16th at 7 p.m. Eastern, exclusively on DailyWire+. Get your Matt Walsh flannel here: https://bit.ly/3EbNwyj - - - Today's Sponsors: Hillsdale College - Go to https://hillsdale.edu/walsh to start learning from over 40 free online courses today! Good Ranchers - Visit https://goodranchers.com and subscribe to any box using code WALSH to claim $40 off + free meat for life! Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com and use promo code WALSH for 35% off your first order PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. Shopify - Sign up for your $1-per-month trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/walsh - - - Socials:  Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Rv1VeF  Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KZC3oA  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eBKjiA  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RQp4rs - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices