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Guest describes economic struggle, supports welfare and food stamps and raises employment barriers

3182741 · May 2, 2025
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Emmett Rabidog described receiving Social Security disability, criticized reductions in welfare and food stamps, and said many working families still rely on food banks; he argued government has a role in caring for the poor.

Emmett Rabidog told listeners on the program that he receives Social Security disability because of learning disabilities, that he cannot drive and that minimum-wage work would not support him. He said, “People have to work 2 or 3 jobs just to make it for a family,” and…

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