Hysteria

New York Rising w. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul & Chani Nicholas

Oct 30, 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul responds to the end of SNAP benefits and shares how her state tackles issues like ICE raids and healthcare cuts. She also discusses her cooperation with the Biden administration while advocating for New York's needs. Astrologer Chani Nicholas dives into planetary shifts, highlighting significant changes for 2025 and their potential impact on society and politics. She offers forecasts for 2026, including astrological warnings about power dynamics and personal grounding practices amid uncertainty.
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INSIGHT

SNAP Cut Was A Political Choice

  • The Trump administration chose not to use available contingency funds to keep SNAP running, making it a political decision.
  • Erin Ryan frames this as presidential discretion that directly inflicts pain on vulnerable people.
ADVICE

Support Local Mutual Aid Now

  • If you can, support local mutual-aid networks and food banks when federal aid lapses.
  • Alyssa Mastromonaco highlights hyper-local activism like Homey Made and buy-nothing groups as immediate relief options.
INSIGHT

State Backstops Federal Failures

  • Governor Kathy Hochul says the shutdown has been devastating and forced state action to backfill federal gaps.
  • She reports New York spending millions to shore up food and warns millions will lose SNAP immediately.
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