New York Rising w. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul & Chani Nicholas

<p>New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins to discuss the end of SNAP Benefits, ICE raids, and how NYC’s progressive swing affects the rest of the purple state. Astrologer Chani Nicholas also stops by to share insights on the stars, Scorpio season, and what to expect in the sky in 2026 (watch out for August!). Then Erin and Alyssa react to Cheryl Hines’ deeply strange appearance on charisma black hole Katie Miller’s podcast, spoiler alert: they reveal the details of RFK Jr.’s disgusting diet.</p><p>For a closed-captioned version of this episode, <a href="https://youtu.be/8SV8KygaVWU">click here</a>. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.</p><p>US government says it will stop paying for food aid next week (<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7d9j7p5qo">BBC 10/26</a>)</p><p>Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting (<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/new-ice-recruits-showed-training-full-vetting-rcna238739">NBC News 10/22</a>)</p><p>SNAP’s Contingency Reserve Is Available for Regular SNAP Benefits, as USDA and OMB Have Ruled in Past (<a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/snaps-contingency-reserve-is-available-for-regular-snap-benefits-as-usda">CBPP 10/27</a>)</p>