The high -rising fight between Democrats and Republicans over the budget has led to a shutdown, the temporary closure of the government. The steering Democrats try to use the crisis to finally have a targeted opposition, while the Republicans do everything to blame their political opponents. Telegraaf correspondent Paul Jansen sees how the stalemate fits into a broader, cynical trend in which both camps still refuse to work together in the hope of benefiting politics. The Washington Calling podcast can also be heard through Apple Podcastsen Spotify.
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