NOTE: This episode was recorded on November 2, 2025 - before the deal to end the government shutdown was reached. The government’s closed, but the drama’s wide open. We’ll explain what a shutdown really means, who’s impacted, and why this political Groundhog Day keeps happening —all while trying not to shut ourselves down in the process.

NOTE: This episode was recorded on November 2, 2025 - before the deal to end the government shutdown was reached. The government’s closed, but the drama’s wide open. We’ll explain what a shutdown really means, who’s impacted, and why this political Groundhog Day keeps happening —all while trying not to shut ourselves down in the process.

America's Favorite Dysfunction: The Government Shutdown

If democracy had a group chat, this would be it. In 20 minutes or less, we unpack current events, legislation, and organizing strategies that build real power. Smart, candid, and a little irreverent — it’s how we make sense of the mess and move the movement forward. Hosted by Roots to Results Founders Laura Miranda-Browne and Sarah Virgo and Creative Director Meg Simons.

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America's Favorite Dysfunction: The Government Shutdown

America's Favorite Dysfunction: The Government Shutdown