Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland talks about the government shutdown

By Steve Inskeep

Published October 6, 2025 at 4:50 AM MDT

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., about the government shutdown and the ongoing stalemate between Republicans and Democrats.

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

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