Dr. Lindsay Allen

Dr. Lindsay Allen, a health economist at Northwestern University, joins to unpack the looming SNAP funding crisis. She discusses how federal plans may leave many without food assistance starting November 1. Allen highlights the unprecedented scale of potential impacts, from empty EBT cards to local economies feeling the strain. The conversation dives into political decisions shaping this scenario and outlines what states and communities can do to help. The urgency is clear—healthcare costs and hunger are intertwined, and immediate action is needed.