The shutdown showdown marches on, as both sides double up on the hothead nonsensical rhetoric. But behind the scenes the debate is taking a new direction. A cool analysis of the situation reveals several options are available to settle the standoff. We’ll look at those options, and why big money is preparing for default.

Plus a critical look at the unlimited amounts of money about flow into American politics, the recent military raids in africa, your feedback, our follow up and much much more.