Food Is a Human Right — Not a Charity Problem

John celebrates the midterm shake-up—from Scott Colom’s razor-thin lead in Mississippi to Democrats’ unexpected wins in Iowa—and examines what the results say about voters’ rejection of Trumpism, political corruption, and economic hardship. He also takes aim at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s response to Republican Thomas Massie’s impeachment resolution, and discusses the questions of accountability, the Iran war, and what Democrats should do with their new power.

Chris Lehmann, D.C. bureau chief and columnist for The Nation, joins John to explain how Josh Turek and Rob Sand won over Iowans, why economic populism and opposition to corporate power resonated, and what the election reveals about Trump’s political weaknesses. Then Jenique Jones, executive director of WhyHunger, discusses the realities of food insecurity, the impact of SNAP cuts, and why access to nutritious food should be treated as a human right. Finally, John is joined by comedians Keith Price and Rhonda Hansome for a conversation about the election, representation, Democratic priorities, and the work still ahead.

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