It's been over three weeks since the government shutdown began — now one of the longest in U.S. history. By the time this episode airs, Congress may have reached a deal, but the uncertainty surrounding it mirrors the broader unease in today's markets.

Inflation, rate policy, and concentrated stock performance have investors questioning what comes next. So rather than dive into politics, we'll focus on how markets have historically handled government shutdowns — and what that might tell us about navigating uncertainty today.