SNAP Economics: Recent Episodes
Marie Sullivan
Welcome to SNAP Economics, the podcast where one economics student seeks to explain SNAP, the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program, and dispel the many misconceptions Americans hold about the successor to the Food Stamp Program.
On Today’s episode of SNAP economics, we will take a quick look at the staggering impact the 2008 Recession had on SNAP before I interview my mother once again to discuss the potential impact COVID 19 and the coming economic downturn will have on SNAP.
On today’s episode we will be covering the economic and societal benefits of SNAP, talk about the concept of the multiplier effect, and do a quick dive into SNAP’s sister program WIC.
On Today’s episode we will be debunking the many myths that are perpetuated about SNAP and then we will hear from some special guests who will speak about their knowledge of the program.
This episode covers the history of food stamp programs in American and goes over eligibility requirements for SNAP.