Millions of Americans set to lose federal food aid Nov. 1 due to shutdown
Millions Of Americans Set To Lose Federal Food Aid Nov. 1 Due To Shutdown
Volunteers Cindy Leiva, left, and David Simon, right, help load a vehicle during a food distribution targeting federal employee households affected by the federal shutdown as well as SNAP recipients, on Oct. 27, 2025, in San Antonio. Eric Gay/Associated Press hide caption
Millions of Americans are set to lose federal food assistance on Nov. 1, unless lawmakers step in. We discuss how food banks are handling the imminent crisis and whether the deadline will push congressional leaders back to the negotiating table.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt.
This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.
Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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