The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1681 - The EBT Program Is A Massive Scam, And The Government Shutdown Just Proved It

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Oct 28, 2025
The looming potential for 40 million food stamp recipients to lose benefits raises urgent questions about dependency and survival. Discussions highlight how SNAP funding impacts grocery prices and the prevalence of fraud among recipients. In related commentary, inconsistencies in a hijab story spark debates about accountability, while the tragic case of Ethan Liming underscores concerns of leniency in the justice system. Each topic ignites a passionate critique of government policies and personal responsibility.
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INSIGHT

Welfare Subsidies Raise Grocery Prices

  • Massive SNAP spending increases drive higher grocery prices via demand.
  • Subsidies inflate costs so non-recipients effectively pay twice for groceries.
INSIGHT

Other Safety Nets Limit True Starvation

  • Very few SNAP recipients would literally starve without benefits because many fallback supports exist.
  • Matt Walsh argues charities, family, churches, and local programs form safety nets beyond SNAP.
ANECDOTE

TikTok Threats Over Lost Benefits

  • TikTok clips show recipients threatening theft and violence if SNAP stops.
  • Walsh plays multiple videos to illustrate entitled and threatening reactions online.
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