DiscoverThe Inside Story PodcastCan both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the US government?
Can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the US government?

Can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the US government?

Update: 2025-11-06
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Long queues at American airports. Thousands of unpaid federal workers surviving on food banks. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has left millions without essential services. So, can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the government? 

In this episode: 

  • Mark Pfeifle - Republican Strategist and Former White House Deputy National Security Advisor. 
  • Jeremy Mayer - Political Analyst, and Professor of Political Science at George Mason University. 
  • David Bolger - Democratic Strategist and a former Campaign Communications Advisor.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the US government?

Can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the US government?

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