When do you start preparing for the show and how do you do it? Kristen Welker: “Start? We never stop! After the show on Sunday, I immediately dive into bookings for the following week. Preparation for specific guests begins on Wednesdays, with strategy ...

The government shutdown has now lasted for about four days in a faceoff between Republicans standing strong on their non-negotiables and Democrats holding firm to their demands to prioritize funding for health care.