Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill vs. Nebraska w/ Becky Gould, Nebraska Appleseed

Becky Gould, Executive Director of Nebraska Appleseed, joins the show to break down recent changes to federal programs like SNAP and Medicaid, the impact of immigration enforcement in Nebraska, and how state-level policy is shaping access to healthcare, food, and housing. She also shares Appleseed’s work in the legislature, including wins on benefit access and youth protections, and reflects on what sustained civic engagement can achieve.

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill v. Nebraska w/ Becky Gould, Nebraska Appleseed

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