Macrocast: Countdown to shutdown
Macrocast: Countdown to shutdown  
Podcast: The Penta Podcast Channel
Published On: Fri Sep 29 2023
Description: On today's Macrocast, Yale Law School research scholar, Martha Gimbel joined Ylan, John, and Brendan for a discussion on the likelihood and consequences of a potential government shutdown.  The  group breaks down potential economic fallout, the uphill battle for unemployment benefits, and even the possibility of air traffic controllers stepping in to force an end to the shutdown. Martha also offered her take on the Biden administration's economic policy, the influence of rising mortgage rates, and the domino effect of gas prices and supply chain issues on consumer sentiment. Buckle up and let's unpack the chaos together.