Shutdown Day 3, No Jobs Report, Trump Pressures Universities

This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for Friday, October 3rd, covers the government shutdown, including the Senate's repeated votes on bills expected to fail, the potential impact on Affordable Care Act subsidies, and the Trump administration's threats of layoffs. It also discusses the postponement of the monthly jobs report due to the shutdown and the broader implications for economic indicators. Additionally, the episode examines the Trump administration's efforts to influence higher education through a "compact" with universities, offering research grant priority in exchange for supporting administration policies, and ongoing negotiations with Harvard University. The episode concludes with a preview of the "Sunday Story" podcast, which will focus on national security reporting.