The US government shuts down: what next?

美国政府关门:接下来将如何?

The Globalist

2025-10-02

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As Congress fails to reach an agreement to prevent a government shutdown, we discuss the politics and consequences at play. Plus: the latest on the Global Sumud Flotilla, the blueberry market in Zimbabwe and remembering Jane Goodall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • On the show ahead...

  • On this vote, the A's are 47.

  • The Nays are 53.

  • Three-fifths of the senators duly chosen and sworn not having voted on the affirmative.

  • The motion is not agreed to.

  • The U.S.

  • Senate once again rejects a budget to keep the government open.

  • We'll delve into what this shutdown is, who it affects, and how it might end.

  • The aid flotilla sailing to Gaza has been intercepted by Israeli forces.

  • There have been strong reactions from around the world,

  • including Italy, which plans a general strike.

  • We'll have an update from Rome.

  • Zimbabwe's blueberry farmers eye China's vast market.

  • Could the superfood replace tobacco as the country's much-needed cash crop?

  • We'll have a flick through the world's front pages and go to Jakarta for a roundup of Indonesian stories.