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A federal judge in Boston on Friday ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund SNAP as the government shutdown threatens food aid benefits for millions of Americans, ordering the White House to outline a plan to provide at least partial assistance starting Nov. 1.

We check in with local folklorist Jeff Belanger, talk with Hors d'Oeuvres about the F*ing Awesome Game Show and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss the state of local elections around the 413, the local impact of losing SNAP benefits amidst the government shutdown and more.

President Trump announced he would stop the federal program during the government shutdown — which no president has done before. Farmers and consumers say they are scared and angry.

We talk about the 70's era Noir films that make up Triples Cinemas' Hard Boiled series, Hear about Secret Planet's upcoming concert with Dogo du Togo with its Sabich popup, and Congressman McGovern answers many listener questions.

We hear from Easthampton mayoral candidate Lindsi Sekula, learn about Massachusetts Farm to School Month and celebrate Catherine Newman's new novel, "Wreck."

As the federal government shutdown continues, some organizations in western Massachusetts who receive federal funds have been preparing for this.

We talk learn about this year's resource fair organized by the Mary Lyon Foundation, talk about theater incubation space The Barn at Lee and discuss the role of mobile markets with Go Fresh.

The Big E fair on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds is set to open for the season on Sept. 12, 2025

We listen to live music with Ron Sexsmith, learn new recipes from the authors of new cookbook "Heartland Masala" and talk about apple season with Mountain Orchard.