Shannon Pettypiece
Senior policy reporter for NBC News who reports on federal policy and the human impact of the government shutdown, interviewed on the episode about SNAP benefit disruptions.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 18min
The Politics of Hunger; A Forgotten War
Shannon Pettypiece, a Senior Policy Reporter at NBC News, discusses the dire impact of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits, revealing heartbreaking stories of families struggling to feed their children and resorting to desperate measures. Keir Simmons, NBC's Chief International Correspondent, shares insights into the ongoing Sudan conflict, examining the roots of the violence and the complexities surrounding the proposed ceasefire. Both guests highlight the human cost of political crises at home and abroad.
