HasanAbi EVERYTHING IS ABOUT TO GET WORSE
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Nov 3, 2025 The discussion kicks off with the looming threat to SNAP funding amid political turmoil. A judge's ruling restores funding after an unlawful suspension attempt by the Trump administration. There's a deep dive into how cuts to SNAP disproportionately hurt GOP voters and rural economies. The need for ACA subsidies is highlighted as a critical leverage point. Additionally, Hasanabi connects rising food prices to political sentiment shifts and shares poignant stories from those reliant on SNAP, illustrating the human impact of these policies.
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SNAP Suspension Was Politically Weaponized
- The Trump administration attempted to suspend SNAP emergency funds, threatening food assistance for 42 million Americans.
- A judge ruled that suspension unlawful, exposing administrative overreach and political weaponization of hunger.
Shutdown Leverage Protects Health Coverage
- Democrats used shutdown leverage to demand ACA/Medicaid subsidies to prevent massive premium spikes.
- The fight protects many Republican voters and rural hospitals dependent on those subsidies.
Policy Priorities Versus Basic Needs
- The administration prioritized symbolic projects and rhetoric over feeding vulnerable people during the shutdown.
- Emergency SNAP funds existed but faced political blockade despite being a fraction of other subsidies.