{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"CD326: October 2025 \u2014 Slippery Barnacles","description":"In this episode, you\u2019ll hear what actually happened in Congress during October 2025, a month dominated by a record-breaking shutdown. While the House was on vacation, the Senate enacted mass confirmations of over 100 Trump-aligned nominees\u2014many with extreme views, conflicts of interest, or industry ties\u2014as well as the surprising bipartisan pushback against Trump\u2019s global tariff abuses. We also examine the Senate\u2019s failed attempt to stop Trump\u2019s unauthorized overseas boat strikes.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  View the show notes on our website at https:\/\/congressionaldish.com\/cd326-october-2025-slippery-barnacles Please Support Congressional Dish \u2013 Quick Links  Contribute monthly or a lump sum via  PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank\u2019s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536.  Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! ","author_name":"Congressional Dish","author_url":"https:\/\/congressionaldish.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39081890\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/393ba9\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195587835"}