HISTORY OF SHUTDOWNS (from 2013)
HISTORY OF SHUTDOWNS (from 2013)  
Podcast: My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
Published On: Fri Oct 31 2025
Description: Lyndon Johnson wouldn't have been familiar with a shutdown. Grant might have, but it didn't work out the way modern ones do during his time. No, all that we've been experiencing comes down to an obscure ruling from the 1970s, and quickly put in action in 1981. Most hoped it wouldn't be seen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices