Tag: shutdown
The Postrider Roundup: The Shutdown Continues & the Texts Strike Back
The Postriders discuss the continued government shutdown and the series of text-related scandals that have beleagured prospective candidates and nominees over the last month. Follow Postrider Podcasts on Spotify Follow Postrider Podcasts on Apple Podcasts Follow Postrider Podcasts on Amazon
The Postrider Roundup: The Shutdown & Democratic Malaise
Lars and Michael unpack the government shutdown, how we got here, how we get out, and then pivot to the origin of (and potential solutions to) the Democratic Party’s malaise. Follow Postrider Podcasts on Spotify Follow Postrider Podcasts on Apple ...
The Postrider Roundup: Congress Returns & Federal Reserve Independence
Lars and Michael talk about what Congress is up to now that it’s back from recess and take a critical look at Trump’s attempts to weaken the independence of the Federal Reserve. Follow Postrider Podcasts on Spotify Follow Postrider Podcasts ...
Washington’s Invented Crisis: The Debt Ceiling
It was nice while it lasted. In 2019, Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump agreed to legislation suspending the debt ceiling through the 2020 election, kicking the can on a showdown over one of Washington’s most notorious and most dangerous sticking ...