We’re in another government shutdown.

The federal government shut down at the start of October following a standoff between Senate Republicans and Democrats.

Now, the Trump administration is proposing more federal worker layoffs, calling it an “unfortunate consequence to a government shutdown.”

Today, we hear how the government shutdown could impact local government services, programs and workers in Connecticut.

Later, Christianity in America is at a crossroads. We hear from two Connecticut church leaders on how the current political climate is influencing faith communities locally, and across the U.S.

GUESTS:

• Andrea Barton Reeves: Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Social Services
• Scott McLean: Professor of Political science and Faculty Director of the Honors Program at Quinnipiac University
• Kate Dias: teacher at the Manchester School district and is president of the Connecticut Education Association
• Pastor Shawn Fisher: Bloomfield Congressional Church
• Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr.: Minister of United Church on the Green in New Haven