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Earlier this week, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass funding legislation. It's the 21st shutdown since 1977, and it has triggered the indefinite pause of most federal services, putting tens of thousands of federal employees out of work.
Today we're breaking down what a shutdown actually means, how an entire government just stops, and why this one might be different from past shutdowns.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher
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