Episode 290: When Nonprofits Can't Count on Washington

As we head into the holiday season, many nonprofits are entering their busiest time of year while uncertainty around government funding continues to loom. Professor Dyana Mason explains how President Trump's executive actions and funding freezes have disrupted essential services — from food programs to international aid — and what that means for the people who rely on them. She breaks down why so many nonprofits depend on federal dollars, what happens when that money suddenly disappears, and how political pressures are putting new strain on these organizations. For more on this topic: Read Mason's op-ed in The Conversation : Nonprofits that provide shelter for homeless people, disaster recovery help, and food for low-income Americans rely heavily on federal funding – they would be reeling if Trump froze that money , coauthored with Mirae Kim.

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Episode 290: When Nonprofits Can't Count on Washington is an episode from Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon by Dominik Doemer.

This episode is 31:26 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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