Week in Politics: Government Shutdown and Public Distrust

02/11/2025 5 min
Week in Politics: Government Shutdown and Public Distrust

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Episode Synopsis

Hancock and Kelly break down the ongoing government shutdown, why it has dragged on, and who voters are blaming. They look at new polling that shows rising public distrust in government and both political parties. The discussion also touches on the Democratic Party’s struggle to connect with working-class voters, criticism of the current administration’s handling of optics, and why healthcare remains the key issue shaping public opinion.