Podcasts about food insecurity

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Sidney Zven shares his unique journey from a civil engineering career to becoming a neonatology fellow at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. He discusses his experiences with food insecurity among military families, particularly focusing on WIC enrollment challenges and the impact of stigma and misinformation. Dr. Zven highlights his mentorship experience while working on a grant to address these issues and the importance of engaging stakeholders in community health initiatives. He also provides insights into his neonatology fellowship training and his aspirations for the future in military medicine. Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

* Nearly 1 in 6 people in Louisiana are food insecure. That's over 800,000 people—more than the populations of Shreveport, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans combined. * We talk with David Rozas, an immigration attorney, about what your rights and what your obligations are if you're stopped by Border Patrol.

A new study has revealled a deepening hunger crisis in South Africa. The study commissioned by FoodForward SA reveals how rising food prices and unemployment leave many households unable to afford adequate nutrition. FoodForward SA hopes to guide national food security strategies in the country based on the findings. Elvis Presslin spoke to Fund Development Manager at FoodForward SA, Mahbobah (Bobbie) Jacobs

Michael Hollis is an expert in food systems and urban agriculture, with over two decades of experience at the intersection of food, community, and resilience. He currently holds the position of Vice President for Community Food Security at Services for the Underserved in New York City. Michael has previously managed feeding operations in disaster zones and has a background in environmental compliance and greenhouse design. His work emphasizes empowering communities to reclaim creativity and agency in building sustainable and equitable food systems.Episode Summary:In this episode of DSP Talk, host Asheley Blaise engages with Michael Hollis, a leading figure in New York City's food security and urban farming movements. Michael addresses the multi-layered issue of food insecurity in New York, highlighting the quiet yet widespread struggles experienced by families across the city. He discusses how food insecurity transcends the absence of food, affecting physical health, social structures, and mental well-being.Michael outlines the deep connections between food insecurity and broader issues like housing instability, employment challenges, and healthcare disparities. He describes how these problems interlock in feedback loops, exacerbating each other's impacts. The conversation shifts toward the impressive resilience and innovation of New Yorkers, with Michael sharing inspiring stories of community initiatives and discussing actionable steps for achieving a hunger-free city. By emphasizing justice and community-led efforts, he makes a compelling argument for redesigning systems to treat food as a human right.Key Takeaways:Invisible Struggles and Trade-offs: Food insecurity in NYC is marked by unseen sacrifices families make, such as skipping meals or traveling long distances for groceries.Wider Impacts of Insecurity: Beyond hunger, food insecurity erodes mental health, undermines community cohesion, and adds to chronic health issues.Systemic Roots of Inequity: Historical planning decisions and structural racism sustain access disparities, disconnecting many New Yorkers from abundant food supplies.Community Ingenuity: Local initiatives like community fridges and urban farms are innovative responses, exemplifying neighborly support and creativity in addressing food access.Path to Transformation: Achieving food security in NYC requires systemic justice, community empowerment, and policies that treat food as an intrinsic right.Notable Quotes:"The real face of food insecurity isn't just hunger; it's that stress, it's the limited choices." – Michael Hollis"A hunger free city isn't just one with more food, it's one with more justice." – Michael Hollis"Solutions don't just come from large systems or programs but from communities themselves." – Ashley Blaise"Food is not just a privilege, but a human right." – Michael HollisResources:Services for the UnderservedFriendly Fridge BX (Community Fridge Network)City Harvest (Rescuing Food For NYC) Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 6 focuses on addressing food insecurity in rural communities. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Lindsey Meyers, MBA, Vice President of Communications, PR, and Community Engagement at Avera Health. Lindsey shares how Avera's community health needs assessments revealed rising food insecurity across its largely rural footprint, prompting the creation of wellness pantries within clinics. These pantries provide emergency food supplies and connect patients to sustainable resources, complementing mobile food pantries and partnerships with Feeding South Dakota. Lindsey explains why food access is essential to whole-person care and how collaboration among clinicians, volunteers, and community partners drives success. The conversation highlights the program's rapid growth, its impact on patients, and underscores Catholic health care's commitment to meeting social determinants of health and evolving to serve community needs. Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLearn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

According to studies, if a household is experiencing food insecurity, criminal acts are more likely to happen. We talk with Chelsea Singleton, an assistant professor and a nutritional epidemiologist at Tulane

* What's going on with the Trump administration and Venezuela? * According to studies, if a household is experiencing food insecurity, criminal acts are more likely to happen.

We know Carolyn Shapiro for her amazing banjo playing, her songs and wonderful voice. But her day job has been very stressful of late. She works at Comfort Food Community in Greenwich. They're out on the front lines of the current issue of food insecurity, helping people in Washington county to stay as well-fed as possible.

Nationally, the picture is grim, and the numbers are crushing. More than two million Canadians used food banks The post Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Rising numbers of people using food bank in face of inflation, gas prices, says CEO Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat

Although Congress voted to reopen the government, the long pause on funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, continues to drive up demand at Oklahoma food pantries even as some benefit recipients see partial payouts.In this special episode, Michael Cross talks with KOSU's Lionel Ramos about his visit to food pantries in the Oklahoma City area. This episode also includes a report from KOSU's Anna Pope.

Unlike a lot of places in greater Louisville, access to groceries in west Louisville can be difficult, especially for those who don't have their own transportation. Since 2019, the nonprofit Change Today, Change Tomorrow has worked to narrow the gap between needing food and having access to it. We talk with Taylor Ryan, the organization's founder and executive director, about what her organization does and what more it wants to do to help feed the West End.

Colorado's economy has been flashing warning signs for a while, but is a recession really on the horizon? Today, the launch of our special report, "Silent Recession," looking at the numbers driving the state's economics. Then, the government shutdown has left many nonprofits scrambling to provide assistance for people missing their food benefits -- including one here in Colorado that focuses on sharing homemade lasagna made with love. And, do you want to help those in need of food? One local engineer has created an app for that!

This week on Let's Talk New Mexico we're discussing all things food insecurity in New Mexico, including the overarching causes and necessary changes.

Renee Shaw leads a discussion about food insecurity. Guests include: State Senator Jason Howell (R-Murray); State Representative Chad Aull (D-Lexington); Michael Halligan, president and CEO of God's Pantry Food Bank; Melissa McDonald, executive director of Feeding Kentucky; Alison Gustafson, Ph.D., executive director, Food as Health at the University of Kentucky Martin Gatton College.

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Food insecurity is a pressing topic these days as families are faced with rising costs and the uncertainty of government assistance. Kansas City is lucky to have Harvesters, who works to feed hungry people today and end hunger for tomorrow. They are facing challenges in meeting that mission, which leads to our conversation in today's episode. We're excited to talk with KC native Cierra Howe, the Special Projects Content Manager at Harvesters, The Community Food Network. Cierra leads social media, video production, Spanish-language communications, and storytelling across the organization. She is also a mom to two young boys, ages four and one.  In our conversation, we discuss: Cierra's journey into this work and how her role supports Harvesters' mission of feeding neighbors across Kansas City The challenges families face when seeking food assistance, especially language and cultural barriers- and why clear, culturally thoughtful communication matters so much How Harvesters has been affected by the federal government shutdown and delays in SNAP payments Cierra's hopes for the future and simple, meaningful ways you and your kids can get involved. Cierra Howe is the special projects content manager at Harvesters - The Community Food Network in Kansas City, Missouri, where she leads efforts in social media, video production, Spanish communications and storytelling. She also has a side photography business called Snapshots by Cie. Cierra is the mom of two young boys, 4 and 1, with big imaginations and wild spirits. Born and raised in KC, Cierra loves to cook, read and be one with nature. Links to Reference Main Harvesters website: www.harvesters.org Spanish harvesters website: www.harvesters.org/es Food assistance: www.harvesters.org/foodlocator Government shutdown updates: www.harvesters.org/shutdown Donate: www.harvesters.org/givemoney Volunteer: www.harvesters.org/givetime Donate food: www.harvesters.org/givefood Advocate: www.harvesters.org/givevoice Follow Harvesters on Facebook and Instagram. Cold and flu season is upon us but simple handwashing can help keep germs at bay. Wet hands with water, lathering with soap, clean and scrub the entire surface for 20 seconds- about how long it takes to sing happy birthday. Rinse hands with water and dry hands with a single use towel. Children's Mercy Kansas City is built for kids. That's why we have been taking care of the kids in the community for more than 125 years. Learn more.  What We're Loving In Kansas City KC Mom + Baby Fair Kansas City Mom Collective invites you to KC Mom + Baby on Sunday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Olathe Conference Center. Bring your partner, your mom, your sister, or anyone supporting you through this new chapter of life and enjoy a morning full of connections to the businesses, products and support you need to navigate life with your baby! The first 150 moms in the door will get an awesome swag bag! Take Out Thanksgiving Megan and her family opt out of the cooking part of Thanksgiving and she says it's the best. Check out our guide to take out options in Kansas City! Grocery stores, restaurants, and caterers offer full meals (or just the turkey or sides) and there are also businesses offering turkeys, hams, and other main dishes. Many require you pick up the meal and reheat, but some are open on Thanksgiving and you can grab your meal hot and ready to serve. There are also amazing bakeries offering pies and dinner rolls. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!    

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Two Women Inspiring Real Life with Stephanie Coxon and Kathy Anderson-Martin – There are so many vulnerable people who need that help – children, the elderly, the disabled, and many who work, but struggle to make ends meet, many through no fault of their own. Sadly, there are even members of our US military who may need food assistance. However, there's more to the story...

The National Celiac Association's Feeding Gluten Free program works year-round to send gluten-free food every month to individuals and partner pantries across the country, reaching 10 states in October alone. They are already responding to an increase in requests due to the current circumstances, and the outpouring support from our community has ensured they can be here for the folks who rely on assistance to access the life-saving gluten-free foods they need.As millions face losing benefits, this program is more critical than ever. NCA can respond directly to individuals and coordinate bulk purchases of gluten-free food for pantries, ensuring those with celiac disease don't go without safe options. If you are a pantry looking for GF food email info@nationalceliac.org - if you are an individual please fill out the form at nationalceliac.org/disasterI would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.comInstagramFacebookGluten Free College 101Website: www.glutenfreecollege.comFacebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Glutenfreecollege Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of flights across the United States are being cancelled and delayed as the U-S government shutdown passes 40 days. With federal workers going unpaid and food assistance programs facing cuts, Americans are urging Congress to reach a deal and end the shutdown.

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP in San Diego County received their benefits Friday, after a delay due to the government shutdown.Of the about 400,000 people in the region who use SNAP, nearly one-fourth are older adults.Monday on Midday Edition, we hear from two local organizations about the impacts the uncertainty is having on the county's senior community.Guests:Brent Wakefield, president and CEO, Meals on Wheels San Diego CountyDeborah Martin, executive director and CEO, ElderHelpResources mentioned:Meals on Wheels San Diego CountyElderHelpSan Diego Food BankFeeding San Diego211 San Diego

Chef Ciji Castro imparts invaluable insights into the art of transforming humble ingredients into delectable comfort food, emphasizing the critical need for resourcefulness in the face of escalating food insecurity. Throughout our dialogue, she shares her expertise in crafting a traditional puerco guisado, a slow-cooked pork stew, while ingeniously demonstrating how to stretch this dish to nourish a family of five for under ten dollars. Furthermore, Chef Castro elucidates the significance of culinary traditions, not merely as recipes but as vessels of resilience and community connection, inviting listeners to engage with their own familial narratives through food. She also provides practical tips on reducing kitchen waste, showcasing the importance of creativity in meal preparation. Our conversation ultimately serves as a poignant reminder of the power of food to unite and uplift individuals during challenging times, as well as the importance of seeking assistance without stigma.Takeaways: Chef Ciji Castro emphasizes the importance of resourcefulness in cooking, especially during times of food insecurity. In this episode, we discuss how traditional recipes can be adapted using modern techniques without losing their authentic flavors. The conversation highlights the significance of community support in addressing hunger and food insecurity issues in Tampa Bay. Ciji shares practical tips on turning affordable staples into delicious meals that can feed a family while keeping costs low. We explore the cultural significance of dishes like pasteles and their role in preserving family traditions and history. The episode stresses the need for open-mindedness when it comes to food sustainability and making the most of available ingredients. Mentioned in this episode:Citrus America Citrus America – Commercial-grade juicing systems built for speed and yield.Aussie Select - Fully cooked, premium Australian lambFully cooked, premium Australian lamb—ready to serve and packed with clean flavor.RAK Porcelain USA -Tableware We use RAK for all in-studio tableware—clean, durable, and designed for chefs.

Will Smith, host of Savor, visits with Wendy Connor of Rogue Food Unites.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sued Indianapolis Public Schools, alleging the district's policies restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities in violation of Indiana's anti-sanctuary law. A new, unrestricted cash initiative will help pregnant women in Indianapolis. Indiana's I-70 eastbound welcome center has reopened after more than two years of reconstruction. Roughly half of Central Indiana residents experienced food insecurity in the past year, according to a new survey from the Indy Hunger Network. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

CC445: It's time for Kindles & Candles! Kail explains the wonderful world of hermit crabs and was appalled at the thought of almost eating an octopus. On a more serious note, Kail shares her personal experience with SNAP benefits, the wide problem of food insecurity and the importance of community support. In true crime world, Jack the Ripper makes headlines once again and there are big thoughts on Ed Gein. Lindsie and Kail chime in on Lululemon's dupe trademark. Lastly, today's Foul Play is a shoutout to stool softeners during pregnancy - you have the worst timing!Thank you to our sponsors!Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/coffee today to get 10% off your first month.Booking.com: Head over to Booking.com and start your listing today!Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code Coffee at https://branchbasics.com/Coffee #branchbasicspodRocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/COFFEECONVOSThrive Causemetics: Save 20% off your first order at Thrivecausemetics.com/COFFEESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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November 5, 2025- The Trump administration is discontinuing an annual study that tracks food insecurity around the country, which comes as his administration initially refused to make SNAP benefits available. We discuss the importance of data and steps being taken to make up the lost food assistance with Natasha Pernicka, executive director for The Alliance for a Hunger Free New York.

As multiple states sue the Trump administration over new cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, local advocates warn the effects will be felt close to home where thousands of Santa Barbara County residents rely on CalFresh and Foodbank support to put food on the table. KCSB'S Saniaa Ambardekar has the story.

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — feeds 42 million Americans. But during the ongoing government shutdown, it's been caught in the political crossfire. USA TODAY Senior National Reporter Sarah D. Wire explains how states are scrambling to keep benefits flowing, what the Trump administration's new work rules mean for recipients and how food banks are bracing for a surge in demand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

* Could the Senate get rid of the filibuster? Should they? President Trump thinks so. * How big of a problem is food insecurity in Louisiana, especially with concerns over how much SNAP funding will go out in November?

Summary In this episode, Clayton Cuteri explores various themes surrounding the current political landscape, global conflicts, and personal empowerment through spiritual journeys. He discusses the impact of government decisions on society, the role of the military-industrial complex, and the consequences of food insecurity. The conversation also explores environmental concerns related to weather modification and emphasizes the importance of personal empowerment and spiritual awakening in addressing these challenges.Clayton's Social Media LinkTree | TikTok | Instagram | Twitter (X) | YouTube | RumbleTimecodes 00:00 - Intro01:01 - Political Landscape and Its Impact on Society04:13 - Genocides and Global Conflicts11:36 - The Role of the Military Industrial Complex15:11 - Government Shutdown and Its Consequences20:58 - Food Insecurity and Political Maneuvering23:39 - The Future of Agriculture and Empowering Communities29:46 - Weather Modification and Environmental Concerns32:44 - Spiritual Awakening and Personal EmpowermentIntro/Outro Music Producer: Don Kin IG: https://www.instagram.com/donkinmusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44QKqKsd81oJEBKffwdFfPSuper grateful for this guy ^NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/traveling-to-consciousness-with-clayton-cuteri--6765271/support.

JJ and Tucker dive into how the U.S. government shutdown and SNAP funding freeze affect families across Fargo and beyond — and what you can do right now to help your neighbors fight hunger. At the time of this recording, the U.S. government has shut down — and SNAP benefits have stopped reloading, leaving millions of Americans wondering how to afford their next meal. In this powerful episode, JJ and Tucker explore the real-world impact of food insecurity, focusing on the Fargo–Moorhead community and the incredible work being done by the Great Plains Food Bank and the Emergency Food Pantry. You'll learn how local families are coping, why cash donations often go further than canned goods, and how small acts — like rounding up at the register or organizing a workplace food drive — can make a massive difference. Below are a few organizations that could use your help. Great Plains Food Bank - https://give.greatplainsfoodbank.org/?give=J3E759EN  Emergency Food Pantry - https://emergencyfoodpantry.com/ Church's United - https://www.churches-united.org/nutritious-food Topics Include: • What happens when SNAP funding stops • The truth about food insecurity in Fargo • Great Plains Food Bank's million-pound effort • Why diversity matters in food donations • Easy ways to make a real difference — today 00:00 – Intro: Government shutdown & SNAP halted   02:30 – Understanding food insecurity in Fargo   05:00 – The role of the Emergency Food Pantry   07:00 – How to start a micro food drive   09:30 – 48-hour turnover: How fast donations move   10:45 – "You can't change the world, but you can make a dent"   12:00 – Why giving money can feed more people   13:30 – Small acts, big results   15:00 – Challenging assumptions about who needs help   17:00 – Culturally inclusive food donations   18:00 – Wild game & garden veggies: alternative donations   20:00 – The Great Plains Food Bank's monthly impact   22:30 – Businesses helping during the shutdown   25:00 – The Kingsbury Company's free potato drive   26:00 – JJ's call to action: local box drive   27:00 – Community compassion & closing thoughts   28:00 – Wrap-up and humor: JJ's "turkey" finale   Links & Support: For more episodes of JJ Meets World, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.Show notes and transcript up tomorrow, 11/3.#AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. Click to receive new posts… free. To support my work, please consider a paid subscription.Notes, sources, and further readingnot comprehensive or complete, but where I startedInternational Law: Starvation as War CrimeSupporting Sources:* Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Article 8(2)(b)(xxv): Case Matrix Network documenting “Intentionally using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare” as war crime casematrixnetwork​* D'Alessandra, Federica and Matthew Gillett. “The war crime of starvation in non-international armed conflict.” Oxford Blavatnik School of Government Working Paper BSG-WP-2019-031 (November 2019) bsg.ox​Counter/Nuance Source:* Lieber Institute West Point. “The War Crime of Starvation – The Irony of Grasping at Low Hanging Fruit” (September 2024): Notes starvation crime requires armed conflict context and specific intent elements; discusses challenges of prosecution lieber.westpoint​SNAP Shutdown & November 2025 Funding CrisisSupporting Sources:* CBS News. “SNAP funding is set to lapse Nov. 1, leaving recipients empty-handed” (October 30, 2025): USDA memo states “the well has run dry” and “At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01”; 42 million Americans affected cbsnews+1​* NBC News. “Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes” (November 1, 2025): Despite judge's ruling, Trump administration indicated November SNAP payments likely delayed nbcnews​Counter/Nuance Source:* NBC News. “Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund” (October 31, 2025): Rhode Island Judge McConnell and Massachusetts Judge Talwani ruled USDA must use $5.25B contingency fund; creates uncertainty about timing rather than total cutoff nbcnews​Government Shutdown Timeline & StatusSupporting Sources:* Wikipedia. “2025 United States federal government shutdown” (updated November 2025): Documents shutdown began 12:01 AM EDT October 1, 2025; became second-longest (22 days) on October 22; resulted from partisan disagreements over spending, foreign aid, and ACA health subsidies wikipedia​* CBS News. “The 2025 U.S government shutdown, by the numbers” (October 30, 2025): Senate has voted 13 times on House-passed continuing resolution; all failed to reach 60-vote threshold needed to overcome filibuster cbsnews​Counter/Nuance Source:* NPR. “The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country” (October 30, 2025): Notes Republicans blame Democrats for voting against funding 14 times; Democrats counter that GOP refuses to address expiring ACA tax credits affecting 24 million Americans npr​USDA Refusal to Use Emergency FundsSupporting Sources:* Texas Tribune. “The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits” (October 28, 2025): USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins stated October 27 via USDA website that no November 2025 SNAP benefits would be issued; agency memo says “contingency funds are not legally available to cover regular benefits” texastribune​* USA Today. “Government shutdown live updates” (November 2, 2025): Documents that USDA claimed $5.25 billion contingency fund reserved for disasters, not regular benefits; judges ordered use anyway usatoday​Counter/Nuance Source:* Fortune. “Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown” (October 31, 2025): Federal courts rejected USDA legal interpretation; Massachusetts Judge Talwani ruled government “obligated to deploy contingency funds as necessary” fortune​Social Security & Trump WarningsSupporting Sources:* Newsweek. “Social Security, Medicare are ‘going to be gone,' Donald Trump warns” (October 21, 2025): Reports Trump statement during shutdown linking Democratic opposition to potential program loss newsweek​* Duke University Government Relations. “Fall 2025 Government Shutdown Updates” (October 31, 2025): Notes “Social Security ‘could vanish,' Trump warns” among shutdown impacts; documents 31-day shutdown status governmentrelations.duke​Counter/Nuance Source:* American Progress. “The Trump Administration's Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits” (October 2025): Distinguishes between shutdown rhetoric and separate regulatory changes to tighten disability eligibility criteria americanprogress​Autism Employment & Benefit DependencySupporting Sources:* Autism Society. “Employment Statistics” (October 2025): Reports up to 85% of autistic adults with college degrees unemployed or underemployed; notes 40% lower earnings than peers with other disabilities autismsociety​* Kids Club ABA. “Autism Unemployment Rate” (May 2025): Cites National Autism Indicators Report showing 14-16% full-time employment among autistic adults kidsclubaba​Counter/Nuance Source:* Reddit r/autism. “PSA: The ‘85% autism unemployment rate' isn't accurate” (July 2024): Statistical critique noting figure conflates unemployment, underemployment, and labor force non-participation; argues if 85% of autistic adults were unemployed, they'd represent 94% of all unemployed at 4% national rate reddit​“Useless Eaters” & Eugenic RhetoricSupporting Sources:* Mostert, Mark P. “Useless Eaters: Disability as Genocidal Marker in Nazi Germany.” Documents Binding & Hoche 1920 tract; eugenic progression from efficiency language to T-4 program catholicculture+2​* NIH/PMC. “Confronting the Legacy of Eugenics and Ableism” (December 2023): Shows Industrial Revolution capitalist productivity models reframed disability as state cost pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih​Counter/Nuance Source:* Migration journal. “Reconsidering the history of eugenics and discrimination” (December 2024): Notes eugenic ideas were “deeply intertwined” with race, gender, class and disability—varied significantly across national contexts academic.oup​Boomerang Effect & Internal ColonialismSupporting Sources:* Wikipedia. “Imperial boomerang”: Documents Césaire's “terrific boomerang” thesis from Discourse on Colonialism (1950); Foucault's “Society Must Be Defended” lecture (1976) on colonial tactics returning home wikipedia​* Osun Global Commons. “Césaire's Boomerang Effect on the Streets of Berlin” (March 2023): Analyzes how European bourgeoisie “tolerated Nazism before it was inflicted on them” because it targeted non-Europeans first osunglobalcommons​Counter/Nuance Source:* Reality Studies. “The Department of War on American Cities, Ukraine, Gaza, and the Imperial Boomerang” (September 2025): Cautions against deterministic causation in linking colonial and domestic tactics realitystudies​Britain: Colonial Policing to Domestic ControlSupporting Sources:* Wikipedia. “Aliens Act 1905”: Documents how British emergency powers and crowd-control from Ireland informed domestic legislation wikipedia​* Human Rights Watch. “This Alien Legacy: The Origins of ‘Sodomy' Laws in British Colonialism” (December 2008): Shows British colonial legal mechanisms later echoed in domestic law hrw​Counter/Nuance Source:* Past & Present. “Aliens in a Revolutionary World” (April 2022): Notes British Alien Act 1793 “fell into disuse” post-Napoleonic Wars, complicating narrative of automatic domestic adoption academic.oup​France/Algeria: Torture Techniques to ParisSupporting Sources:* World Socialist Web Site. “Maurice Papon and the October 1961 massacre of Paris” (October 2021): Documents Papon's 1956-58 Algeria torture role, then as Paris police chief applied “same methods” in 1961 massacre wsws​* BBC. “How a massacre of Algerians in Paris was covered up” (October 2021): Confirms Papon supervised “repression and torture” in Algeria 1956; police records show he directed 1961 Paris massacre tactics bbc​Counter/Nuance Source:* LA Review of Books. “How to Forget a Massacre” (October 2019): Emphasizes Papon's individual agency empowered by de Gaulle rather than systemic inevitability; many police refused participation lareviewofbooks​U.S. Philippines to Domestic Militarized PolicingSupporting Sources:* The Diplomat. “How America's Wars in Asia Militarized the Police at Home” (June 2020): Documents Philippine Constabulary (1901) as hybrid military-police; veterans imported counterinsurgency techniques to U.S. law enforcement thediplomat​* Brown University Costs of War. “How the United States' Post-9/11 Wars Helped Militarize U.S. Police” (September 2020): Traces “colonial and anti-Black roots” through Philippines to 1033 program watson.brown​Counter/Nuance Source:* Jacobin. “Policing Empire” (September 2014): Argues policing-empire link involves domestic political contestation each era, not automatic transfer jacobin​Ottoman Empire: Genocides & StarvationSupporting Sources:* USHMM Holocaust Encyclopedia. “The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth” (August 2023): Documents centralized CUP deportation orders as “death warrant”; forced marches caused starvation, dehydration, exposure deaths encyclopedia.ushmm​* Genocide Education Project. “Brief History” (February 2016): Estimates 1.5M Armenians killed, 2M+ Christians total including Greeks and Assyrians genocideeducation​Counter/Nuance Source:* University of South Florida Genocide Studies. “The Ottoman Genocide of the Assyrians”: Notes genocides were “culmination of series of policies”; emphasizes WWI context and CUP nationalist ideology as distinct causal streams digitalcommons.usf​Black Radical Thought & Internal ColonialismSupporting Sources:* Gilderle hrman Institute. “Both Black and Disabled: Intersectional Experiences” (June 2022): Traces eugenic scientific racism; notes Black disabled Americans as “internal colonies” subject to extraction and surveillance gilderlehrman​* NIH/PMC. “Past Is Prologue: Dismantling Colonial Legacies to Advance Black Health” (December 2023): Argues chattel slavery was “expansive colonial project”; mass incarceration ongoing colonial project pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih​Counter/Nuance Source:* University of Miami. “The Forgotten Activists: Black People in the Disability Rights Movement” (January 2022): Notes disability movement historically “comprised of White people”; cautions against conflating marginalization without attending to specific mechanisms repository.law.miami​Food Insecurity & Violence (Structural Violence Frame)Supporting Sources:* NIH/PMC. “Association of Food Insecurity With Multiple Forms of Interpersonal Violence” (April 2023): 19 of 20 studies show food insecurity associated with increased violence; General Strain Theory supports food insecurity as stressor pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih​* Human Organization. “University Student Food Insecurity as a Form of Structural Violence” (May 2023): Uses structural violence framework for institutional food insecurity harm meridian.allenpress​Counter/Nuance Source:* CSIS. “Dangerously Hungry: The Link between Food Insecurity and Conflict” (April 2023): Notes agricultural abundance can also drive conflict; food-conflict link is “complex” https://open.substack.com/live-stream/74795?utm_source=live-stream-scheduled-upsellcsis​ This is a public episode. 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Episode Notes On Episode 401, Andrew sits down with disabled entrepreneur Zoey Schvan as they tell us all about their experiences with Familial Dysautonomia, why they created their business The Spoonie Table and their life as a disabled parent and partner + so much more. Enjoy! Help Disabled Americans w/ Food Insecurity: www.feedingamerica.org Connect with Zoey and Spoonie Table at www.spoonietable.ca Episode Sponsors Do you wanna turn b*tt stuff up a notch. Go to bvibe.com and use code AFTERDARK to receive 20% off orders of $100 (including bundles, discounted items and more). Disability content creation doesn't have to be hard. Follow @seated.perspectives on Instagram to learn how to make content creation a gentle, easy, accessible experience. Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The need has never been greater. In this episode, host Nick Parker talks with David Fritz and Ben Martin from the Lee's Summit Rotary Clubs and Monica Humbard about the growing food crisis in our community and an annual event designed to support local nonprofit efforts to ease the burden of those in need. Learn about nearly 4,500 students on free or reduced lunch in Lee's Summit, about local food pantries serving record numbers and how you can help at the November 14th Feed Lee's Summit event at Unity Village's Goppert Center. The fundraiser supports five vital organizations with a goal of raising $250,000. Tickets are going fast at feedls.org.

Food insecurity is, 'a stresser that really interferes with everything' says Military Family Advisory Network CEO, Shannon Razsadin. She tells Megan Lynch that the government shutdown adds to the problems facing military families. She says it's 'a ripple-effect' for families facing going into debt to pay for food while waiting for delayed paychecks. CombatMilitaryHunger.org for more info.

Shannon Razsadin, CEO of Military Family Advisory Network

In this episode, Therese Markow and Jill Dixon discuss the rising food insecurity in the U.S., highlighting the critical role of food banks. Jill explains that food banks coordinate efforts across 200+ food banks and thousands of food pantries. The Food Depot in Northern New Mexico serves 43,000 people annually, distributing 10 million pounds of food. Recent cuts to federal programs like TEFAP and SNAP have significantly impacted food banks, with the Food Depot losing 10% of its food supply and 58,000 New Mexicans at risk of losing SNAP benefits. Dixon emphasizes the need for community support and innovative programs to address these challenges. Key Takeaways: Food banks across the US all have different requirements based on the people they serve, where they are, and what those people need. If you've seen one food bank, you've seen one food bank. While food drives are still extremely meaningful and important, fund drives are becoming increasingly common and necessary. The vast majority of people who receive SNAP assistance and turn to food banks when SNAP assistance is not enough are already working at least one job or are caregivers. Food banks are a highly sophisticated business network, working together nationwide to acquire supplies through different means. "Hunger is not actually its own issue. It's a symptom of poverty; it's a symptom of the cost-of-living crisis that is making it increasingly hard year over year." — Jill Dixon Connect with Jill Dixon: Professional Bio: https://thefooddepot.org/jill-dixon/ Website: https://thefooddepot.org/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jill-dixon-22b15b312 Connect with Therese: Website: www.criticallyspeaking.net Threads: @critically_speaking Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this episode, we shine a light on an issue that is, at time, overlooked within the foster care world — food insecurity within our communities and how it deeply affects children and families. From limited access to meals to the emotional impact of food instability, Tracey and Jeff discuss how hunger influences a child's sense of safety, stability, and well-being. Our CASA program believes that we should all be working to ensure every child, no matter their circumstance, has consistent access to the nourishment they deserve.

Episode 196 with Dr Alaa Salih Hamatdo, Founder and CEO of Solar Foods, a pioneering Sudanese enterprise transforming food preservation, agriculture, and sustainability across Africa and the Middle East.Dr Hamatdo is an award-winning scientist and social entrepreneur whose company merges traditional solar drying techniques with modern IoT and clean technology to build climate-resilient, community-centred food systems. Through Solar Foods, she has partnered with more than 5000 farmers and supported over 7000 during Sudan's conflict, empowering local producers while cutting food waste and promoting fair trade agriculture.A Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award recipient, Alaa shares her journey from scientist to social innovator, explaining how sustainable agri-tech, indigenous knowledge, and human-centred design can reshape Africa's food future.What We Discuss With AlaaAlaa's journey from scientist to founder of Solar Foods and her mission to merge ancient solar drying traditions with modern clean technology.How Solar Foods' IoT-enabled solar dryers are revolutionising food preservation, reducing waste, and empowering smallholder farmers across Sudan.Building community resilience and supporting over 7000 farmers during Sudan's conflict through sustainable, fair trade agricultural practices.The impact of the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award and how it helped scale Solar Foods' innovation and visibility across Africa and beyond.The intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and women's leadership in shaping Africa's food security and climate resilience.Verto CornerIn this week's Verto Corner, Tomasz Bilakiewicz, Product Director at Verto, shares how the product team is tackling some of the toughest challenges in cross border payments such as speed, reliability, transparency and foreign exchange management.He explains how these pain points can be solved creatively, not just for today's fintech companies, but in ways that can scale as the industry evolves. Tomasz also discusses how Verto's product roadmap adapts to new markets, currencies and regulations, and how emerging technologies are shaping the next generation of solutions.Access the Strategy HandbookDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Africa Can Unlock $500 Billion in Economic Value Through Smarter Infrastructure Investment? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Alaa:LinkedIn - Alaa Salih hamadto and Solar FoodsDiscover how Verto's solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

This episode features Heather Tamborino, CFO at EmblemHealth, who discusses the company's $2 million investment in food security across New York City. She shares how EmblemHealth's neighborhood care centers are addressing food insecurity, connecting social and medical care, and redefining health equity as both a mission and a strategic imperative.

Did you know that the solution to hunger is solidarity, not charity? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Mariana Chilton, PhD, MPH, Professor, U. of Mass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, and author of The Painful Truth About Hunger in America: Why We Must Unlearn Everything We Think We Know and Start Again. (MIT, 2024). Chilton discusses the trauma of hunger, the structural issues that undergird hunger, the devastating impact of hunger on children, and who really benefits from keeping people in a state of precarity. She explains how the solutions to hunger lie far beyond food, and are based in compassion, empathy, solidarity and loving kindness.Related Websites: www.drmarianachilton.com

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Carolina Schneider, MS, RD.

Reforming SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—formerly known as food stamps—is designed to address nutritional gaps for economically disadvantaged Americans. But critics argue that SNAP's lack of selectivity when it comes to ultra-processed foods stokes the current epidemic of obesity and metabolic disorders. Nutritionist Carolina Schneider, MS, RD, joins us to discuss an opportunity to reform SNAP. She makes the case for emphasizing fresh, minimally processed food as eligible for purchase under SNAP. Also, she urges inclusion of vitamin D under SNAP benefits because of the pervasiveness of vitamin D deficiency, especially among SNAP recipients. Check out a hub for citizen activism at www.All4VitaminD.org. In Part 2, we shift to consideration of plant-based diets: What are their advantages, and what are potential pitfalls? 

Will Smith, host of Savor, visits with Wendy Connor of Rogue Food Unites.