On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:

The government shutdown continues with no apparent end in sight. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., offers his take on why a solution seems so elusive.

At the state capitol, the legislative session begins. After a week of inaugurations and organization, it's time to get to heavy lifting. House Minority Leader Rep. Charles Blake, D-Little Rock, explains how Democrats plan to conduct business this session.

And, more from our recent executive roundtable. What's in store for 2019? Economist Mervin Jebaraj, Entergy Arkansas CEO Laura Landreaux, and State Chamber CEO Randy Zook are our guests.