October 02, 2025

Federal government shutdown continues; Jane Goodall dies

21 minutes

On today's episode:

It’s Day 2 of a federal government shutdown.

White House pushes back against Pope Leo XIV's concerns over the treatment of immigrants.

UK police say 2 victims have died and 3 others are in serious condition after synagogue attack.

The US military has long been an engine of social change. Hegseth's approach runs counter to that.

Maine clinics hit by cuts that targeted Planned Parenthood plan to halt primary care.

Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands.

National parks will remain 'generally' open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed.

Lawsuit filed against immigration authorities after U.S. citizen's arrested in raids.

Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now.

US takes a stake in company operating one of world's largest lithium mines in Nevada.

Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died.

Part of a New York City apartment building collapses, no injuries reported.

Federal employee caused shooter hoax to bond with co-workers, prosecutors say.

Wall Street sets more records, but bond yields drop following discouraging data on the job market.

Gold prices soar to new records amid US government shutdown.

Walmart sets a timeline for removing synthetic dyes and other additives from its food brands.

The Dodgers advance in postseason, the Padres, Yankees and Guardians stave off elimination, a World Series-winning manager will not return, a Super Bowl-winning signal caller is benched, a veteran defensive back retires and a former NBA first-round pick is extended.

Roger Federer leads the Tennis Hall of Fame nominees. See who else made the list.

FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from 'dangerous' cities.

Israeli navy intercepts some flotilla boats but others are nearing the coast of Gaza, activists say.

Activists say Israeli navy has begun intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

3 EU leaders consider using seized Russian assets to fund a loan to Ukraine.

3 alleged Hamas members arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting attacks on Jewish institutions.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 16 as the world awaits Hamas' response to Trump's peace plan.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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