Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
October 18, 2025 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #62
About This Episode
We got the cultural alert: SNAP benefits are at risk! We detail the shutdown impact, the Voting Rights Act battle, and the must-see docs tackling ‘Stand Your Ground.’
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