Topic: Food Pantry

2 chapters across the catalog

Warm Hand-Off
Episode 1023 2:35:54 - 2:37:29

1023: Warm Hand-Off

University Food Banks, Student Food Insecurity

The "Kangaroo Pantry" at the University of Missouri-Kansas City provides food assistance to students and faculty facing "food insecurity." Reports suggest that many college students must choose between paying for utilities or groceries, even those receiving financial aid. Critics question the prevalence of the issue, suggesting it may be a result of poor financial management or a "ruse."

Imperial News
Episode 673 4:43 - 9:20

673: Imperial News

Obama Turkey Pardon, Mac and Cheese Meme

President Barack Obama pardons two turkeys named Mac and Cheese, which the hosts interpret as a cultural signal regarding "depression food." They analyze Obama's speech, noting a verbal gaffe where he suggests people at a food pantry can "wear" turkeys. The segment also explores the commercial scale of the turkey farm in Virginia providing the birds.