How is the economy doing during the government shutdown? An economist weighs in

By Steve Inskeep

Published October 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM MDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the strength of the economy during the government shutdown.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.