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Possibility of a shutdown deal is at a 'total impasse'
Possibility of a shutdown deal is at a 'total impasse'
ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The president and democrats haven't been able to come to an agreement,
and with the new congress sworn in it doesn't look like things are going
to get any easier. White House reporter Nancy Cook joins the Nerdcast to
discuss if there is an end in sight for the government shutdown. Plus,
senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian breaks down Warren's potential
presidential run and politics reporter Alex Isenstadt explains what's
going on with Mitt Romney, who, as you may remember, he went on a hike
with before.
and with the new congress sworn in it doesn't look like things are going
to get any easier. White House reporter Nancy Cook joins the Nerdcast to
discuss if there is an end in sight for the government shutdown. Plus,
senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian breaks down Warren's potential
presidential run and politics reporter Alex Isenstadt explains what's
going on with Mitt Romney, who, as you may remember, he went on a hike
with before.
Released:
Jan 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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