The Takeout

The government shutdown continues on its second day, as the White House threatens mass firings. Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch speaks about his decision to hold the line, saying "it's the only leverage his party has to protect Americans." With Iowa Senator Joni Ernst's announcement earlier this year to exit the upper chamber, the state's seat is up for grabs in 2026. Iowa State Representative Josh Turek makes his pitch for why he's the best candidate to flip the state. Plus, Major speaks with NewsNation's Chief Washington Anchor Leland Vittert about his new book, Born Lucky, which highlights his life story and his autism diagnosis. Tune in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices