#43: Roundtable: When Government Stops, Business Doesn't: Navigating the Current Shutdown

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on businesses and the economy.

In this episode, recorded on Friday, October 17th, Principals Adam Hennen and Daniel Owens discuss the ongoing government shutdown—now entering its third week—and the broad ripple effects it’s having on businesses, consumers, and the economy. They explore how shutdowns happen, their historical context, and the immediate impacts on key federal agencies like the IRS, SEC, and Department of Labor. They also unpack what the shutdown means for industries that rely on government contracts or funding, as well as the potential slowdown in lending, supply chains, and consumer spending.

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Hennen, Daniel Owens

Topics covered

• government shutdown
• business impact
• economic effects
• federal agencies
• government contracts
• consumer spending

Keywords

• government shutdown
• business
• economy
• IRS
• SEC
• Department of Labor
• consumer spending
• lending
• supply chains

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IRS, SEC, Department of Labor

Places: United States

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