We go beyond the headlines to hear directly from those affected, federal workers, air traffic controllers, and families struggling to make ends meet. We’ll also discuss the broader impact with our expert panel, exploring the toll this shutdown is taking on wallets, mental health, and public trust in leadership.

Our Guests:

• Kamaal Barron – Air Traffic Control Specialist & Southern Regional President, National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees
• David Groves – President, Blacks In Government
• Dr. Fredricka Brooks-Davis – Clinical Psychologist, Founder & Executive Director, The Restoration Center, Inc.
• Michael Fauntroy – Associate Professor of Policy & Government, Founding Director, Race, Politics, and Policy Center, George Mason University

Watch as we discuss the human stories behind the headlines, the mental health implications, and what this shutdown means for the nation.