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"Welcome to Kali Kat Tap Talks, where policy meets people. I'm your host Kali, and today we're diving into a powerful intersection of politics, poverty, and public health. It's Election Day and while ballots are cast, millions of Americans face empty plates. What can we learn from the COVID-era expansion of SNAP and how does culture shape our response to hunger?"

🗳️ Segment 1: The Politics of the Plate

• Brief overview of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• How elections influence food policy
• Key ballot measures or candidates affecting SNAP today

🦠 Segment 2: COVID’s Wake-Up Call

• What changed during COVID: emergency allotments, expanded eligibility, online access
• Data on how these changes impacted food insecurity
• Why some of these changes were rolled back — and what that means now

🧠 Segment 3: Culture, Stigma, and the American Narrative

• How cultural attitudes toward poverty and welfare shape policy
• The myth of the “undeserving poor” and its political consequences
• Voices from communities: stories of resilience, shame, and survival

🔄 Segment 4: Lessons and Leverage

• What COVID taught us about rapid response and dignity in aid
• How voters can use their power to support food justice
• Policy ideas: universal school meals, SNAP modernization, guaranteed income pilots

🎤 Outro

"As we mark another Election Day, let’s remember: democracy isn’t just about votes — it’s about values. And when it comes to hunger, the question isn’t just who we elect, but what kind of society we choose to build. Thanks for listening."

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