As the government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans could soon lose access to their SNAP and EBT benefits. Some states are struggling to fund the program, and former President Trump has made clear that federal back pay won’t be coming. The conversation turns to what food stamps have really become, a pipeline enriching massive food corporations while keeping citizens dependent on sugar, starch, and state control. From immigrant reliance to system abuse, the looming crisis forces a sobering question: what happens when the welfare state runs dry?

On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay expose the ugly truths behind America’s SNAP program, from government dependency to corporate greed, and what happens when the free meals end.

Tune in to hear their discussion!