Should SNAP Benefits Pay for Soda and Candy?

Should SNAP Benefits Pay for Soda and Candy?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should states ban the use of food assistance benefits for purchasing candy and soda? A growing number of states are reconsidering what SNAP benefits should — and shouldn’t — cover, with Oklahoma now banning the purchase of candy and sugary drinks using food assistance. Michael breaks down the arguments on both sides: public health advocates who say taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize chronic disease, and critics who warn of stigma, slippery slopes, and government overreach into personal choices. With data, real-world examples, and a sharp look at unintended consequences, this episode asks whether limiting SNAP purchases promotes nutrition — or simply polices poverty. Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com! And please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Mark Halperin on Biden Afghanistan Speech; Plus 'Deplorables' Revisited

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1 Syys 202117min

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31 Elo 202122min

Parole Recommended for RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan: There is Much More to the Story

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What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.

What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.

Michael's commentary the morning after 13 US Service members were killed in attacks in Afghanistan. Original air date 27 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

27 Elo 202121min

Afghanistan by the Numbers, with Marc Polymeropoulos

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