BTLS | 8AM Wed, Nov. 12, 2025 - Government Shutdown Shocker!

This explosive episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge Show dives headfirst into the nation’s chaos as the historic government shutdown drags past 40 days, crippling SNAP benefits, freezing military pay, and sending stress through the roof. Bubba and the crew break down the ripple effect: 7,000+ flights canceled as air traffic controllers call out sick, scrambling travel plans across the country. At the same time, families and essential workers face unprecedented financial and emotional strain. The team highlights high-stakes negotiations in Congress, with a Senate bill passed to fund the government through January 30th, but unease lingers as the House prepares for a make-or-break vote. On a lighter note, racing sensation Cletus McFarland sets a jaw-dropping 261 mph record. It shows off his fleet of cars, helicopters, and jets, proving there’s still horsepower in the American dream, even as the shutdown grinds the country to a halt. Tune in for real talk, candid concern, and a wild ride through government gridlock, social safety net worries, and the untold struggles of America’s most stressful job!