AZ Political Podcast: Economic Impact on the United States During the Government Shutdown

October 16, 2025

In This News Story: Jim Rounds

Valley economist Jim Rounds joins Jim Sharpe on the AZ Political Podcast to discuss the government shutdown and how the economy is impacted by it.

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