Tangle SNAP funding expires.
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Nov 3, 2025 The podcast dives into the recent lapse of federal funding for SNAP, putting 42 million beneficiaries at risk of food insecurity. It explores court rulings that demand the government find contingency funding. Crowded food lines in Houston highlight the real human impact of the funding halt. Political perspectives clash, with some blaming Democrats while others urge for bipartisan solutions. Additional discussions include data on obesity trends tied to GLP-1 drugs and the complexities of the national debt.
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Houston Lines For Food During Lapse
- Isaac Saul described long lines in Houston as people at risk of losing SNAP benefits queued for food.
- He said local food banks and Texans are stepping in to feed thousands while officials debate funding.
SNAP Funding Lapse And Court Orders
- SNAP funding lapsed during the shutdown, risking food aid for ~42 million recipients.
- Two federal judges ordered partial continuation using contingency funds while the administration responds.
New Work Rules And Contingency Limits
- The One Big Beautiful Bill tightened SNAP work requirements effective Nov 1.
- USDA said contingency funds are only for sudden disasters, not ongoing shortfalls.