Joe Hong

Joe Hong, a WNYC reporter covering food prices and supply-chain issues, teams up with Karen Yee, who focuses on SNAP and food insecurity in NYC. They delve into the potential fallout from SNAP cuts, explaining how new work requirements could lead to loss of benefits for many. With grocers heavily relying on SNAP sales, they express concerns over possible layoffs and inventory shifts. The conversation highlights rising food prices in low-income neighborhoods, emphasizing the increasing reliance on SNAP and the looming economic ripple effects.