This NPR podcast episode from Planet Money's "The Indicator" discusses the impact of President Trump's tax and spending law on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The episode reports on the significant cuts to SNAP, exploring the consequences for both recipients and grocery stores, particularly smaller, independent ones in low-income areas. The report includes interviews with a grocery store owner, a professor studying food access, and a representative from the National Grocers Association, highlighting concerns about store closures, job losses, and the broader economic ripple effects of reduced SNAP benefits. The episode also addresses claims of fraud and waste within the SNAP program and the lobbying efforts to mitigate the severity of the cuts.
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