The government continues to be shut down — we check in on its impacts across industries

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Today on AirTalk: Government shutdown; Political movements and political figures; Food Friday; FilmWeek; and an interview with Sir Roger Deakins

The government continues to be shut down — we check in on its impacts across industries

Today on AirTalk: Government shutdown; Political movements and political figures; Food Friday; FilmWeek; and an interview with Sir Roger Deakins

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The government continues to be shut down, checking in on its impacts across industries

Republican senators are trying to end the government shutdown by preparing a bipartisan package of spending bills that they hope will win new Democratic votes. It is unclear whether their plan will work. Democrats have voted 14 times not to reopen the government as they demand an extension of expiring health care subsidies, which are not expected to be part of the legislation. Many said Thursday they would continue to hold out until President Donald Trump and Republican leaders negotiate with them on an extension. Joining us to get into the current state of the government shutdown is Riley Beggin, congressional economic policy reporter for the Washington Post.

With files from the Associated Press

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