In this episode, Ariel walks us through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She traces its history from the Food Stamp Program of 1939 to its most recent changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (spoiler alert: changes made due to OBBBA aren’t good). In addition to reviewing major changes to SNAP through the years, she discusses what SNAP is and the eligibility criteria, why food assistance is important, the hypocrisy of the MAHA movement’s actions (they’re not making meaningful impacts to public health in the USA), and what is happening now in the SNAP landscape.

Today’s good news revolves around 1) decreased gun sales in CO, and 2) increased inclusivity in birdwatching. Also, stick around to hear Mattie discuss Summer House and how she connects it to public health.

Recalls:

• 05/23/2026 Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale, Denda specialty beverages - contamination of Salmonella 
• 05/23/2026 Boner Bears chocolate - contains sildenafil
• 05/22/2026 Raaw Energy dog food - possible Listeria contamination 
• 05/18/2026 Kroger Cheese and Garlic Croutons - potential for Salmonella contamination
• 05/18/2026 Malazi Tahina - contamination of Salmonella
• 05/18/2026 Best Supplements Best Prices dietary supplement for sexual enhancement - undeclared Sildenafil, Tadalafil, and Flibanserin
• 05/15/2026 Straus Family Creamery various ice cream - presence of metal fragments
• 05/15/2026 Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning - Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella

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