How is the economy doing during the government shutdown? An economist weighs in

By Steve Inskeep

Published October 3, 2025 at 4:54 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the strength of the economy during the government shutdown.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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