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"Welcome to Kali Kat Tap Talks, where policy meets people. I'm your host Kali, and today we're diving into a powerful intersection of politics, poverty, and public health. It's Election Day and while ballots are cast, millions of Americans face empty plates. What can we learn from the COVID-era expansion of SNAP and how does culture shape our response to hunger?"
🗳️ Segment 1: The Politics of the Plate
- Brief overview of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- How elections influence food policy
- Key ballot measures or candidates affecting SNAP today
🦠 Segment 2: COVID’s Wake-Up Call
- What changed during COVID: emergency allotments, expanded eligibility, online access
- Data on how these changes impacted food insecurity
- Why some of these changes were rolled back — and what that means now
🧠 Segment 3: Culture, Stigma, and the American Narrative
- How cultural attitudes toward poverty and welfare shape policy
- The myth of the “undeserving poor” and its political consequences
- Voices from communities: stories of resilience, shame, and survival
🔄 Segment 4: Lessons and Leverage
- What COVID taught us about rapid response and dignity in aid
- How voters can use their power to support food justice
- Policy ideas: universal school meals, SNAP modernization, guaranteed income pilots
🎤 Outro
"As we mark another Election Day, let’s remember: democracy isn’t just about votes — it’s about values. And when it comes to hunger, the question isn’t just who we elect, but what kind of society we choose to build. Thanks for listening."
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"Welcome to Kali Kat Tap Talks, where policy meets people. I'm your host Kali, and today we're diving into a powerful intersection of politics, poverty, and public health. It's Election Day and while ballots are cast, millions of Americans face empty plates. What can we learn from the COVID-era expansion of SNAP and how does culture shape our response to hunger?"
🗳️ Segment 1: The Politics of the Plate
- Brief overview of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- How elections influence food policy
- Key ballot measures or candidates affecting SNAP today
🦠 Segment 2: COVID’s Wake-Up Call
- What changed during COVID: emergency allotments, expanded eligibility, online access
- Data on how these changes impacted food insecurity
- Why some of these changes were rolled back — and what that means now
🧠 Segment 3: Culture, Stigma, and the American Narrative
- How cultural attitudes toward poverty and welfare shape policy
- The myth of the “undeserving poor” and its political consequences
- Voices from communities: stories of resilience, shame, and survival
🔄 Segment 4: Lessons and Leverage
- What COVID taught us about rapid response and dignity in aid
- How voters can use their power to support food justice
- Policy ideas: universal school meals, SNAP modernization, guaranteed income pilots
🎤 Outro
"As we mark another Election Day, let’s remember: democracy isn’t just about votes — it’s about values. And when it comes to hunger, the question isn’t just who we elect, but what kind of society we choose to build. Thanks for listening."
Support the show
💬 Join the Adventure! Love what you heard? Follow Kali Kat’s Tap Talks for more behind-the-scenes stories, brewery deep dives, and craft beer journeys.
📲 Connect with me:
📷 Instagram: @KaliKatBeerAdventures
🎥 TikTok: @KaliKatBeerAdventures
🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode!
🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps keep the taps flowing! Until next time, sip, savor, and adventure on! 🍺✨