Shutdown Crisis: SNAP Deadline Looms, White House Reno Sparks Outrage

Resources

Videos & Documentaries

• Runaway Country - Alex Wagner's new podcast on Crooked Media discussing how political chaos shapes everyday realities.

Articles & Papers

• MSNBC's Alex Tabit and Tanya Dixon interviews with Cynthia Martinez and Yvonne Sanchez - These interviews provided the voices of New Mexico residents impacted by the shutdown.
• CBS 58 Milwaukee interviews - Mentioned as the source for the pain points shifting real-time politics.

People Mentioned

• Alex Wagner - Host of the podcast "Runaway Country" on Crooked Media.
• Cynthia Martinez - New Mexico resident interviewed by MSNBC.
• Yvonne Sanchez - New Mexico resident interviewed by MSNBC.
• Alex Tabit - MSNBC journalist who interviewed New Mexico residents.
• Tanya Dixon - MSNBC journalist who interviewed New Mexico residents.
• Melathi - Executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service, and former communications director for the Democratic National Committee.
• Hillary Clinton - Mentioned as someone Melathi advised.
• Sarah Isger - Senior editor at The Dispatch and host of the "Advisory Opinions" podcast, also a former spokesperson at the Department of Justice.
• President Trump - Referenced throughout the discussion regarding the shutdown and the White House renovation.
• Senator Thune - Senate Majority Leader who showed signs of being willing to negotiate on pieces of government funding.
• President Bartlett - Character from "The West Wing" used as an example of presidential leadership during a shutdown.
• President Obama - Mentioned in relation to past shutdowns and White House renovations.
• President Clinton - Mentioned as having hauled leadership into the Oval Office during a past shutdown.
• Abigail Spanberger - Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Virginia.
• Momdani - Democratic candidate in New York.
• Doug - Opponent of Abigail Spanberger in Virginia.
• Andrew Cuomo - Mentioned as a flawed candidate in the New York mayoral race.
• Barack Obama - Mentioned in relation to the tan suit controversy.
• Joe Biden - Mentioned in relation to his son's business dealings.
• Bob Menendez - Senator mentioned in the context of corruption and gold bars.
• Aaron - Listener from Colorado who asked a question about redistricting and the Voting Rights Act.

Organizations & Institutions

• Crooked Media - Production company for Alex Wagner's podcast "Runaway Country".
• Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service - Affiliation of panelist Melathi.
• Democratic National Committee - Melathi's former role as communications director.
• The Dispatch - Publication where Sarah Isger is a senior editor.
• Department of Justice - Sarah Isger's former role as spokesperson.
• Federal Aviation Administration - Sarah Isger's former employer.
• RNC - Republican National Committee.
• DNC - Democratic National Committee.
• KCRW - Radio station producing "Left, Right & Center".
• Fearless Media - Co-producer of "Left, Right & Center".
• PRX - Distributor of "Left, Right & Center".
• The West Wing - Television show referenced for its depiction of presidential leadership.

Websites & Online Resources

• Runaway Country (YouTube) - Full episodes of Alex Wagner's podcast are available on YouTube.
• kcrwlc.substack.com - Website for the "Left, Right & Center" community conversation on Substack.
• vanguard.com/audio - Website for financial advisors to learn about Vanguard bonds.
• mintmobile.com/lrc - Website for Mint Mobile's unlimited wireless plans.
• lrc.kcrw.org - Submission portal for listener questions for "Left, Right & Center".

Other Resources

• SNAP benefits - Food assistance program mentioned as being at risk due to the government shutdown.
• The Anti-Deficiency Act - Law that prevents donating money to the government.
• The Voting Rights Act - Legislation discussed in relation to redistricting and representation.
• Proposition 50 - Ballot measure in California regarding redistricting process.
• K-Pop Demon Hunters - Netflix show mentioned in relation to Halloween costumes.
• Hermione - Character from Harry Potter, chosen as a Halloween costume.