Trump's Shutdown Travel, SNAP Benefits Gap, NYC Mayoral Race

This NPR News podcast, "Up First," for November 3rd, covers several pressing issues: President Trump's stance on the government shutdown and his travel schedule, the lapse in federal funding for the SNAP food assistance program affecting millions of Americans, and the contentious New York City mayoral race featuring Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. The podcast features reports from NPR correspondents, including Tamara Keith on the White House perspective, Joe Hernandez on the SNAP funding crisis, and Brian Mann on the New York City mayoral election, providing updates and analysis on each topic.