The sliver of the federal budget Congress is fighting over

We’re in the final days before a potential government shutdown, and negotiations aren’t going well. At issue is the federal government’s $6 trillion budget. But with most of that money already spoken for, only a small sliver of spending is actually up for debate. We’ll explain. And have you heard of the paper ceiling? Plus, Kai and a famous Hollywood star share their dislike for pumpkin spice!

Here’s everything we talked about:

• • “Biden makes history by joining striking autoworkers on the picket line” from NBC News

• • “UAW threatens to expand strikes again at GM, Ford, Stellantis” from CNBC

• • About STARs from Tear the Paper Ceiling

• • “A few thoughts on Pumpkin Spice Season” from YouTube

• • “How pumpkin spice cemented itself in American culture” from Marketplace

Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. We’ll have news, drinks, a game and more.