Marketplace How long until SNAP reaches kitchen tables?
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Nov 3, 2025 
Samantha Fields, a Marketplace reporter specializing in social safety nets, discusses the recent court-order mandating partial SNAP funding amid government shutdowns. Mitchell Hartman analyzes mixed signals in the manufacturing sector and the impact of tariffs, while Lane Florsheim introduces the quirky trend of 'pumpkin styling' as a burgeoning small business. The episode also touches on OPEC's strategies and the U.S. efforts to secure rare earth element supplies, highlighting the intricate dance of economics in everyday life.
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Manufacturing Verdict: Meh, Not Boom
- Two purchasing managers' indexes (ISM and S&P Global) painted opposite pictures of U.S. manufacturing this month.
- Analysts conclude manufacturing is roughly flat with pockets of modest growth, not a strong rebound.
Tariffs Hurt Investment, Not A Manufacturing Miracle
- Tariffs raised costs and dented order books but did not destroy U.S. manufacturing.
- Investment in new factories fell after tariffs were announced, undercutting claims they're reviving domestic manufacturing.
Prepare For Partial, Delayed SNAP Payments
- Expect partial SNAP payments roughly equal to half normal benefits because USDA emergency funds total about $4.6 billion.
- Prepare for delays: states must calculate payments and USDA warns distribution could take weeks to months.