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The countdown to a government shutdown begins (again)
Episode 1422

The countdown to a government shutdown begins (again)

Make Me Smart

July 9, 202513m 6s

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Show Notes

Now that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is law, Congress is turning its attention to another matter: avoiding a government shutdown. We’ll explain what it will take to keep the government running beyond Congress’ Sept. 30 deadline. And, we’ll fill you in on another deadline: President Trump’s new due date for trade deals before a slew of higher tariff rates kick in. Plus, a listener’s story of frozen pizza and facing fears.


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