Shutdown Politics, Air Traffic Control Issues, Comey Arraignment

This NPR news podcast, "Up First," for Wednesday, October 8th, covers three main stories: the government shutdown and the political standoff between Democrats and Republicans, the impact of the shutdown and existing staffing shortages on air traffic control and airports, and the arraignment of former FBI Director James Comey on felony charges, including potential political motivations behind the prosecution. The podcast features insights from NPR correspondents Domenico Montanaro, Joel Rose, and Carrie Johnson, providing analysis and updates on these developing situations.