No End in Sight for Federal Shutdown. What Does It Mean for the Bay Area?

KQED's Forum

As the federal government shutdown extends to its fifth week, its impacts have become more widespread. Over one million federal workers are either on furlough or working unpaid. Most federal parks remain closed. Head Start programs are at risk of closure. And the USDA has announced it would suspend funding for SNAP, a food program that serves over 40 million Americans, including 5.38 million Californians. We’ll talk about the impacts of this government impasse on the Bay Area, and hear from you: How have you been affected by the government shutdown?

Guests:

Luke Broadwater, White House reporter, New York Times - his recent article on the shutdown is titled "The Shutdown Is Stretching On. Trump Doesn’t Seem to Mind"

Chris Lehnertz, president and CEO, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Carly Severn, senior editor of audience news, KQED

Tee Tran, founder and owner, Monster Pho, a restaurant located in Oakland

Yasmeem Watson, case advocate, Treasury Department - Watson has been a federal employee for over 25 years, and serves as a steward and board member for the local affiliate of the National Treasury Employees Union

Caitlin Sly, president and CEO, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

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