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Podcast: The Tore Says Show
Episode: Tue 28 Oct, 2025: Shutdown Plans - SNAP Panic - Thanksgiving Timing - Eligibility Details - Feeding Illegals - National Emergency - Super Stoked
Description: This shutdown is much more complicated that it at first appears. You probably guessed that already. Many factors are in play, both political and financial. Benefits are in play. Both Federal and State food support programs exist. Gov. Newsum has other goals with his lawsuits. There are short term reserves, but less than a month's worth. There are actual elderly and others who are legitimately needy and eligible. States cannot lawfully cover SNAP costs. It's a Federal entitlement program and not State funded. Congress holds the purse strings. There is no co-mingling of funds. Dims say nobody eats until...