What Are Government Shutdowns?

<p>Today we share a quick recap of what happened on Saturday, 9/30/23 when the government almost shut down, and then explain all the ins and outs of government shutdowns. Have they always been part of our legislative process? How do they happen? And what happens <i>when</i> they happen? Our guest is Charles Tiefer, professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law.</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3L6gELL">Support our show today</a> with a gift of $60 or more to get yourself a vintage Civics 101 baseball cap. You'll look great in it, we promise.</p>