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The Shutdown is Over – What Did We Learn?

The Shutdown is Over – What Did We Learn?

Update: 2025-11-18

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With the government reopened and the House back in session, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller look back on this history-making shutdown to glean lessons for future fights. Then they look ahead to upcoming votes on the Epstein files and condemning Rep. Chuy Garcia. Plus, are we seeing a new Marjorie Taylor Greene? And is the appropriations process back on track?

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

POLITICO: Trump signs bill ending longest government shutdown in US history

Reuters: After Trump reversal, US House pushes forward on Epstein vote

CNN: ‘Humbly, I’m sorry’: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s turning a new leaf after years of divisive comments

Axios: House Dems fail to stop internal revolt on condemning Chuy García

POLITICO: The next shutdown threat is around the corner

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A House in Turmoil Feat. Former Rep. Patrick McHenry

A House in Turmoil Feat. Former Rep. Patrick McHenry

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The Shutdown is Over – What Did We Learn?

The Shutdown is Over – What Did We Learn?

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The Deal, the Drama, and the Future of the Filibuster Feat. Adam Jentleson

The Deal, the Drama, and the Future of the Filibuster Feat. Adam Jentleson

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When Washington Stops Working Feat. Carl Hulse

When Washington Stops Working Feat. Carl Hulse

2025-11-0458:21

Nowhere on Shutdown, Nowhere on Appropriations Feat. Samantha Handler

Nowhere on Shutdown, Nowhere on Appropriations Feat. Samantha Handler

2025-10-2846:03

A House GOPer’s Perspective on the Shutdown Feat. Rep. Kevin Kiley

A House GOPer’s Perspective on the Shutdown Feat. Rep. Kevin Kiley

2025-10-2143:49

How Does the Shutdown End? Feat. Mychael Schnell

How Does the Shutdown End? Feat. Mychael Schnell

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Russ Vought’s Power Play Feat. Phil Mattingly

Russ Vought’s Power Play Feat. Phil Mattingly

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Shutdown Day: Lessons from the 2013 Showdown

Shutdown Day: Lessons from the 2013 Showdown

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Deadlines, Deadlocks, and Disarray Feat. Igor Bobic

Deadlines, Deadlocks, and Disarray Feat. Igor Bobic

2025-09-2344:41

What is the Democrats' Shutdown Plan? Feat. Joel Payne, MoveOn

What is the Democrats' Shutdown Plan? Feat. Joel Payne, MoveOn

2025-09-1601:02:59

Back from Recess, Staring at a Shutdown Feat. Ali Vitali

Back from Recess, Staring at a Shutdown Feat. Ali Vitali

2025-09-0901:01:44

Six Months of GOP Control of Washington Feat. Jonathan Martin

Six Months of GOP Control of Washington Feat. Jonathan Martin

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Is a Shutdown Back on the Table? Feat. Katherine Tully-McManus

Is a Shutdown Back on the Table? Feat. Katherine Tully-McManus

2025-07-1552:47

Where Does the Freedom Caucus Go from Here? Feat. Matt Fuller

Where Does the Freedom Caucus Go from Here? Feat. Matt Fuller

2025-07-0801:05:38

The Megabill’s Moment of Truth Feat. Eleanor Mueller

The Megabill’s Moment of Truth Feat. Eleanor Mueller

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Can the Senate Deliver Before the Fourth of July? Feat. John Bresnahan

Can the Senate Deliver Before the Fourth of July? Feat. John Bresnahan

2025-06-2454:29

What the Trump-Elon Breakup Means for Congress Feat. Dasha Burns

What the Trump-Elon Breakup Means for Congress Feat. Dasha Burns

2025-06-1045:57

All Eyes on the Senate Feat. Burgess Everett

All Eyes on the Senate Feat. Burgess Everett

2025-06-0350:26

Mike Johnson’s Make-or-Break Moment

Mike Johnson’s Make-or-Break Moment

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The Shutdown is Over – What Did We Learn?

The Shutdown is Over – What Did We Learn?

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