Social Venture Podcast with Joe Mkhitaryan

SNAP, Swift and Shohei | Social Venture Podcast EP #038


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Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into a whirlwind of pressing policy, pop-culture, and sports stories:We start off by unpacking the impacts of the potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits—what it means for working families, how Congress is reacting, and the human stories behind the statistics. Then we shift into celeb territory with Taylor Swift and her unexpected Rhode Island real-estate move—what her new house says about celebrity power, community impact, and how the rich shape local economies. We swing into sports next as we cover the Los Angeles Dodgers’ surge, spotlighting the turbo-charged performance of Shohei Ohtani and what his presence means for baseball’s future. We circle back to food insecurity with a closer look at the electronic benefit transfer (EBT) ecosystem—how it’s evolving, who’s getting missed, and why it matters more than ever. Finally, we head to Washington D.C. for a breakdown of the proposed new wing at the White House—the politics, the preservation concerns, and how one building project is stirring debates across the aisle.Tune in for sharp takes, big questions, and more than a few laughs. This episode isn’t just current—it’s connected. Don’t miss it.

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Social Venture Podcast with Joe MkhitaryanBy Tom Bystrek