The Matt Walsh Show Ep. 1691 - The SNAP Scam Is Back, An Ice Age Is Supposedly Coming, & A Gold's Gym Controvery Update
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Nov 13, 2025 A major government shutdown has ended, sparking debates about its implications. Climate predictions shift dramatically, as some claim an impending Ice Age is on the horizon. Michelle Obama's comments about beauty and respect provoke mixed reactions. A confrontation regarding trans policies at Gold's Gym garners attention. Plus, insights into customer service trends at major retailers and a cautionary discussion about the evolving role of AI in society add depth to the conversation.
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Air Travel Failed The Shutdown Stress Test
- The government shutdown showed that most federal functions kept running until air traffic control failures forced action.
- Matt Walsh argues privatizing air traffic control would prevent politics from grounding travel and speed modernization.
Push For Structural SNAP Reform
- Do abolish or sharply reform SNAP rather than simply restoring funding, Walsh argues, because the program is rife with fraud.
- He urges Republicans to use shutdown leverage to eliminate wasteful federal handouts instead of celebrating benefit restorations.
SNAP Data Suggests Large-Scale Waste
- Walsh highlights USDA data showing most SNAP recipients are overweight or obese and notes widespread duplicate and fraudulent benefits.
- He concludes vast portions of spending are unnecessary and vulnerable to exploitation by retailers and recipients.