Episode Overview

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Date: November 13, 2025
Episode Title: The Government is Back Open. But, the Economic Damage is Done.

This episode focuses on the aftermath of the recent U.S. government shutdown, including its economic impact, ongoing political tensions, and top news stories such as labor strikes and a major legal verdict against Boeing. The hosts deliver fast-paced coverage of national headlines, blending political analysis with breaking news updates relevant to listeners' daily lives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Ends, Economic Consequences Linger

• The U.S. government has reopened after a record 43-day shutdown.
• Economic repercussions are significant:
  • GDP in Q4 is projected to be 1.5% lower than it would have been without the shutdown.
    • “GDP in the fourth quarter about one and a half percent lower than it would have been if we didn't have the shutdown.” —Dave Anthony [00:12]
• Data collection was disrupted, resulting in incomplete economic reports:
  • Only partial employment statistics are available (jobs numbers, but not the unemployment rate).
  • Inflation reports for October may be missing.
• The funding package extends the government through January 30 and programs like SNAP food assistance through September.

2. Political Fallout & Next Steps

• President Trump immediately reopened the government after new funding passed, assigning blame to Democrats for the shutdown.
• Democrats remain firm:
  • “We're sending a clear message that we will never give in to extortion because that's what it was.” —Jenny Coselda, quoting a Democratic leader [00:35]
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Republicans and vows more action on health care:
    • Democrats aim to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits.
    • Without these extensions, millions could see higher health care costs.
• Republicans plan to challenge a controversial provision:
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announces efforts to repeal a clause allowing eight GOP senators (whose phone records were accessed in the January 6 investigation) to sue the federal government.
    • “I was very angry about it. I was. And a lot of my members called me and said, did you know about it? We had no idea. That was dropped in at the last minute.” —House Speaker Mike Johnson [01:09]

3. Air Travel & Recovery After Shutdown

• Air traffic controllers will receive back pay in the coming days.
• Flight delays and cancellations (still about 1,000 today) are expected to improve rapidly.
  • “On Saturday, there were 81 staffing shortages for air traffic control towers. Yesterday that was down to four. And right now there haven't been any reported.” —Jenny Coselda [01:45]

4. Stock Market and Economic News

• The Dow Jones pulls back 111 points after a 1,300-point rally over the previous three days; the NASDAQ is down 279, and the S&P 500 down 48 points. [02:29]

5. Labor Unrest: Starbucks Strike

• Over 1,000 Starbucks workers are striking at 65 stores across 40 cities, including Seattle.
• The union, Starbucks Workers United, cites lack of a contract agreement; the strike coincides with Red Cup Day, a major annual promotion.
• Starbucks emphasizes most stores (10,000 company-owned, plus 7,000 in airports/other venues) remain open.
  • “The vast majority will remain open and operating as usual.” —Jenny Coselda [02:47]

6. Legal Verdict: Boeing Ordered to Pay

• Six years after the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash (737 Max), a U.S. jury awards $24 million to the family of UN consultant Sheikha Garg, who died in the disaster.
  • Boeing accepted responsibility for the crash.
  • Garg’s husband settled separately with Boeing for $3.4 million.
    • “The jury didn't have to deliberate about whether or not Boeing was responsible. They were. They accepted responsibility for the crash…” —Will Kane [03:34]

7. Gas and Oil Price Updates

• Oil prices climb by $0.50 to $59 per barrel.
• Gasoline remains stable at $3.08/gallon, unchanged from last week, last month, and a year ago. [04:10]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The government is back open, but the damage has been done.” —Dave Anthony [00:03]
• “We're sending a clear message that we will never give in to extortion because that's what it was.” —Jenny Coselda, quoting Democratic leadership [00:35]
• “I was very angry about it. I was. And a lot of my members called me and said, did you know about it? We had no idea. That was dropped in at the last minute.” —Speaker Mike Johnson [01:09]
• “On Saturday, there were 81 staffing shortages for air traffic control towers. Yesterday that was down to four. And right now there haven't been any reported.” —Jenny Coselda [01:45]
• “The jury didn't have to deliberate about whether or not Boeing was responsible. They were. They accepted responsibility for the crash…” —Will Kane [03:34]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:03] — Shutdown ends; economic impact overview
• [00:35] — Political statements; Democrats’ and Republicans’ next actions
• [01:09] — Speaker Mike Johnson on controversial legal provision
• [01:35] — Air travel recovers post-shutdown
• [02:29] — Stock market summary
• [02:47] — Starbucks strike coverage
• [03:29] — Boeing lawsuit verdict
• [04:10] — Oil and gas prices

This episode efficiently covers the government's reopening, lingering economic issues, and top breaking news, offering political analysis and practical updates on travel, labor, and financial trends—all in a fast-moving, headline-driven format.