Marketplace Morning Report The shutdown's about to get very real
Oct 27, 2025
Julia Coronado, an economist and founder of Macro Policy Perspectives, highlights how the federal shutdown could jeopardize SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans. She discusses the impact of absent economic data on consumer price pressures as the holidays approach. Meanwhile, BBC reporter Megan Lawton sheds light on Canada’s logistical challenges for the FIFA World Cup, exploring transit plans in Toronto and Vancouver amidst international visa hurdles for fans. Both guests emphasize the pressing economic and operational stakes shaping our current landscape.
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SNAP Benefits Face Immediate Cutoff
- The USDA warns SNAP funding will run out on November 1, risking benefits for about 42 million people.
- The memo says contingency funds are reserved for disasters and can't cover expiring SNAP payments.
ACA Subsidies Tied To Funding Fight
- Democrats want any stopgap funding to include extensions of expiring ACA subsidies ahead of open enrollment.
- Losing those subsidies would sharply raise premiums for next year.
Air Travel Disrupted By Controller Pay Halt
- Air traffic controllers will miss a full paycheck, and some have skipped work, causing delays and cancellations.
- The shutdown is already disrupting travel operations beyond just unpaid wages.