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Who will voters blame for the government shutdown?

Season 2025 Episode 45 | 6m 42s

Does the American air-traffic control system still work, and if it isn’t working, who's to blame? The panel discusses the ongoing government shutdown, the longest in history.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/7/25
What the Democrats' election wins mean for Trump and Republicans
Trump's trade deals in Asia and threats to resume nuclear testing
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/31/25
Which side will face more political pressure to end the shutdown?
Trump's unchecked power and unapologetic impunity
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/24/25
How Trump defies all norms of presidential behavior
What the Pentagon press corps eviction means for coverage of the U.S. military
Can Trump convince Putin to end his war in Ukraine?