The U.S. government is once again facing a shutdown. Infighting among Republicans is threatening a halt to this year's federal budget. But what will a shutdown mean for Americans and the rest of the world? And could it be averted at the last minute?

Join Host Laura Kyle

Guests:

Rina Shah - Founder and Principal, Rilax Strategies.

Thomas Gift - Director, Centre on U.S. Politics, University College London.

Elaine Kamarck - Founding Director, Center for Effective Public Management, Brookings.