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A ‘90’s Style Government Shutdown (Part 1)

A ‘90’s Style Government Shutdown (Part 1)

Update: 2019-01-16
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This episode of Whistlestop travels to April 1995 as President Bill Clinton and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich battle to define American democracy.




Whistlestop is Slate's podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival.




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A ‘90’s Style Government Shutdown (Part 1)

A ‘90’s Style Government Shutdown (Part 1)

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