The Pour Over What is SNAP? TPO Explains I 11.08.25
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Nov 8, 2025 This intriguing discussion dives into the history and evolution of SNAP, uncovering its roots from Food Stamps to the modern program. Listeners learn about what can and cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits, as well as the eligibility criteria that many may not know. The hosts touch on the staggering number of current participants and tackle common criticisms and defenses of the program. With a sprinkle of audience questions and a Christian perspective on empathy, this conversation is both enlightening and thought-provoking.
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Baby Flips Before Painful Procedure
- Joe describes Emily's breech pregnancy and the ECV procedure that was planned to turn the baby head-down.
- An ultrasound showed the baby flipped head-down on its own, avoiding the painful procedure and potential C-section.
SNAP Is The Modern Food Stamp Program
- SNAP began as the Food Stamp Act in 1964 and was renamed in 2008 to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- The program provides targeted food assistance for low-income Americans and is commonly called food stamps.
SNAP Targets Home-Prepared Food
- SNAP covers groceries and ingredients for home meals, including seeds to grow food, but excludes non-food items and some prepared foods.
- The program is narrowly designed to support food preparation at home rather than ready-to-eat or non-food purchases.