The Shutdown Shake Up

The Shutdown Shake Up

Update: 2025-11-13
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Indy Politics speaks with Ball State economist Michael Hicks, on the economic impact of the recent government shutdown, predicting a significant drop in job reports, with 100,000-150,000 fewer private jobs and 100,000-250,000 fewer public jobs.

He also  highlighted the ripple effects on critical government services, such as air traffic control, and the broader economic challenges, including tariffs and inflation.
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The Shutdown Shake Up

The Shutdown Shake Up

Abdul-Hakim Shabazz