Every few years, the world’s most powerful democracy hits pause — not because of war or disaster, but because its leaders can’t agree. In this episode of Inside American Politics by Skoob, host Bradley Teller explores the shocking reality of U.S. government shutdowns — from Clinton vs. Gingrich in 1995 to Trump’s record-breaking standoff in 2019.

Discover how political brinkmanship, party warfare, and media spectacle turn America’s democratic process into a national shutdown drama. Why do shutdowns keep happening? Who really pays the price? And what do they reveal about the fragile balance of power in Washington?

Tune in for a gripping, behind-the-scenes look at how democracy goes dark — and what it costs to turn the lights back on.

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