Will Republicans in Washington Make New Yorkers Hungrier?
Podcast:The Brian Lehrer Show Published On: Thu Apr 03 2025 Description: Experts anticipate deep cuts to federal food assistance programs by the Republican-led Congress in this year's budget negotiations set to take place in September. Karen Yi, WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering homelessness and poverty, explains how potential cuts will affect 1.8 million New Yorkers, including more than half a million children, who are reliant on SNAP.