shutdowns
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, shutdowns has been mentioned in one podcast episode on NPR (Nov 2025).
In the United States, a government shutdown, officially known as a lapse in appropriations, occurs when funding legislation required to finance the federal government is not enacted before the next fiscal year begins. During a shutdown, the federal government curtails agency activities and services, ceases non-essential operations, furloughs non-essential workers, and retains only essential employees in departments that protect human life or property. Shutdowns can also disrupt state, territoria
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on NPR |
| Field | Politics, Public Administration |
Who talks about shutdowns on podcasts?
shutdowns came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on NPR.
- Sen. Fetterman defends his vote to re-open the government on NPR (Nov 2025)
What is shutdowns mentioned alongside?
shutdowns is most often mentioned alongside The New York Times Magazine, Democratic Party and tax credits.
Mentioned together: The New York Times Magazine, Democratic Party, tax credits, Ezra Klein, Congress, Thanksgiving, United States (states)