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Millions lose SNAP benefits as stricter requirements kick in

Season 2026 Episode 117 | 9m 18s

SNAP enrollment has fallen sharply nationwide since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer. More than 3.5 million people have lost access to the food assistance, as states implement new eligibility requirements and stricter application processes. William Brangham reports on what’s happening and speaks with Harvard professor of public health policy Sara Naomi Bleich for more.

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