ABC News’ Stephen Portnoy joins the show to unpack the chaos in Washington and beyond. From a record-breaking government shutdown now in its 31st day to the ripple effects hitting SNAP benefits, TSA workers, and healthcare premiums, Portnoy explains why the usual rules of D.C. politics no longer apply. Meanwhile, Louisiana scrambles to protect food assistance, and chocolate lovers face a bitter surprise as cocoa prices reshape candy bars. With finger-pointing on both sides and no clear end in sight, Portnoy offers insight, realism, and just a hint of Halloween humor.

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