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A Vote on the Government Shutdown, New Candidates for Congress, and a Civil Rights Headquarters in Harlem

A Vote on the Government Shutdown, New Candidates for Congress, and a Civil Rights Headquarters in Harlem

Update: 2025-11-12
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The longest government shutdown in US History has entered its 43rd day. And the House is expected to vote today on a resolution to reopen the government. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg explains what services have been affected.

Another Kennedy might be coming to Congress. JFK’s grandson announced he is running for a House seat in 2026. Jack Schlossberg has entered the crowded field to replace outgoing Representative Jerry Nadler from New York. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more.

A major civil rights organization, the National Urban League, is returning to Harlem with a new first-class headquarters and empowerment center. WFUVs Sienna Reinders takes us to the ribbon-cutting.

A high school curriculum connects students with the inspiring stories of members of ethnic and religious minorities whose accomplishments have been hidden from traditional American history. It’s called Hidden Voices, and today New York City Public School officials announced the latest edition of the curriculum. WFUV’s Frank Spicuzza tells us about the new focus.

Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Frank Spicuzza
Reporter: Sienna Reinders
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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A Vote on the Government Shutdown, New Candidates for Congress, and a Civil Rights Headquarters in Harlem

A Vote on the Government Shutdown, New Candidates for Congress, and a Civil Rights Headquarters in Harlem