Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, breathless media narratives, and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On her new podcast Runaway Country, veteran journalist Alex Wagner talks to the voices at the center of the headlines: from the fringes of the resistance, to the marrow of MAGA, to the many people who’ve found ...
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Max & Jacks Investigate: America's Unraveling Hunger Safety Net
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Max and Jacks examine the increasing hunger crisis in the United States, highlighting the immense pressure on local food banks like the Easthampton Community Center and Food Pantry due to federal policy changes. How the recently enacted domestic policy law is significantly reducing the social safety net, particularly through cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), despite its vital role in supporting millions of Americans and stimulating local economies. The growing vulnerability across diverse demographics, revealing that many seeking assistance are working individuals, seniors, or those facing unforeseen hardships, challenging common misconceptions about poverty.
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Max and Jacks examine the increasing hunger crisis in the United States, highlighting the immense pressure on local food banks like the Easthampton Community Center and Food Pantry due to federal policy changes. How the recently enacted domestic policy law is significantly reducing the social safety net, particularly through cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), despite its vital role in supporting millions of Americans and stimulating local economies. The growing vulnerability across diverse demographics, revealing that many seeking assistance are working individuals, seniors, or those facing unforeseen hardships, challenging common misconceptions about poverty.
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