November 03, 2025

Let Them Eat Cake: A Party Amid Crisis

41 minutes

As millions of Americans face hardship with SNAP benefits running out, President Trump hosts a lavish Great Gatsby-themed party — a striking symbol of wealth and disconnect. Meanwhile, a Republican-led House takes recess during a government shutdown. Maggie takes aim at Speaker Mike Johnson’s unprecedented inaction and the cruelty of celebrating excess amid national struggle. Listeners join in to call out the hypocrisy, demand accountability, and push for meaningful reforms — from economic justice to national healthcare.

FOOD PANTRIES ACROSS THE STATE

WMDX:

Second Harvest

The River Food Pantry

Community Action Coalition

WAUK:

In Milwaukee - NourishMKE, Hunger Task Force, Feeding America, Salvation Army, House of Peace

In Racine - Racine County Food Bank, St. Vincent De Paul, Kingdom Builders Fellowship Center

WISS - Oshkosh:

Oshkosh Area Community Pantry

Father Carr’s Place

Salvation Army

Lutheran Food Pantry

WISS - Appleton:

Feeding America

St. Joseph Food

Freedom Center Food Center

WXCO - Wausau:

The Neighbor’s Place

Salvation Army

Good Shepherd Shelter

WFHR - Wisconsin Rapids:

Focus Food Pantry

Ruby’s Pantry

WBZH - Hayward:

Hayward Community Food Shelf

Spider Lake Church

WLAK - Amery:

Family Pathway Food Shelf

Loaves and Fishes Interfaith Food Pantry

The Open Cupboard Food Shelf

St. Croix Falls Food Shelf

93.5 The Tap - Eau Claire:

St. Francis Food Pantry

Community Table

Trinity Lutheran Church

Salvation Army

WRCE - Richland Center:

Richland Community Food Pantry

Regional Locations: Second Harvest and Feeding America

If you need to find a local food pantry near you:

https://foodfinder.us/

Just type in your zip code.

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