It's time now for Ask An Expert. Every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today, the U.S. government officially entered a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a deal that would extend funding. As political paralysis engulfs Capitol Hill, millions will feel the consequences of the shutdown on the U.S. economy.

To break it all down, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with David McCuan, political science professor at Sonoma State University.