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What Does the Shutdown Crisis in DC Mean to the Rest of America?

The government shutdown is perilous in many ways—but the immediate impacts are concentrated on some people, in some places, rather than others--at least for the moment.

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By Warren Olney • Oct 4, 2013 • 51m Listen

The government shutdown is perilous in many ways—but the immediate impacts are concentrated on some people, in some places, rather than others—at least for the moment. Which Americans are really paying attention? Also, we'll discuss how President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner each plan on "winning" the government shutdown, and we'll hear why there's so much money in bull riding.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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