Congress continues to wrestle with a Democrat-led partial government shutdown. As we enter week three of the conflict with Iran, Iran continues to escalate its attacks around the world.

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie calls into The WFEA The Morning Update to discuss the shutdown and Iran, and we also talk about our nation’s 250th birthday as reflected in the legacy of Founding Father Patrick Henry on the anniversary of his famous “Give me Liberty, or Give Death” speech.