What’s the impact of the government shutdown?

Much of the federal government is shut down today after Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on a spending bill to keep the government open. While just how far-reaching, or how long-lasting the government shutdown's impact may be, critical services, including social security and Medicare and Medicaid payments, are supposed to continue but could be delayed.

What implications could the shutdown have on the country and Greater Houston?

University of Houston political science professors Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina , the co-hosts of Party Politics discuss the potential implications of this government shutdown.