This week Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by GOP Representative Kevin Kiley (CA-03) to hear his perspective on the ongoing shutdown. The Congressman discusses why he continues showing up to Capitol Hill, his problems with Speaker Johnson’s decision to keep the House away, and why he still believes in public service.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Rep. Kevin Kiley

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

The Hill: Thune: Time to think about House returning to DC to vote on government funding

NBC News: Democrats rally at No Kings to protest Trump — but many say they're also unhappy with their own party

WaPo: Senate blocks military spending bill as shutdown drags on

New York Times: The Lonely House Republican Still Coming to Work During the Shutdown

WBUR: Why Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley wants to stop the national fight over redistricting