On today's show:

• A government shutdown is looking almost inevitable. Aaron Blake, senior political reporter, who writes The Fix at The Washington Post, talks about the politics at play; how politicians and voters are feeling about Senator Menendez, a week after his federal indictment on bribery charges. Plus, he talks about the legacy of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose death was confirmed this morning.
  
  
• Jordyn Holman, New York Times business reporter covering the retail industry and consumerism, and Nick Garber, Crain's New York Business politics reporter, talk about Target's announcement that it will close 9 stores, including the one at the East River and E. 116th St. in Manhattan. The company cited shoplifting as the reason, but does plan to open a new smaller store on 125th St.

• In light of the recent dress code changes in the United States Senate, Allison Bornstein, personal stylist and author of Wear it Well: Reclaim Your Closet & Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed (Chronicle Books, 2023), discusses why what we wear matters, how fashion can act as self-care, and talks about her recent book.

• The latest updates on the severe flooding in New York City from public officials.

Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available.