From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story
From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Wed Oct 22 2025
Description: Government shutdowns have become an expected reality in American politics. But before 1980 they were pretty much unheard of. The history of government shutdowns in the U.S. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpoint