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Research finds thousands of unhoused people could be displaced for the Olympics. More people near the Lineage warehouse may now be eligible for assistance. A legislative deal to regulate the fallout from wildfires fails at the last second. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

01:12 — Welcome to Without A Country + This Week's Lindsay Clancy Verdict Overview 09:00 — Nancy Grace, Misinformation & the Lindsay Clancy Trial17:37 — The Missing Finnish Family & the American Homeschooling Lobby35:33 — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's “Quiet Revolution”45:00 — Homelessness, Addiction, Crime & the Progressive/Moderate Divide52:45 — San Francisco, AI Regulation & the City's Budget59:01 — Nepal's Catastrophic Floods: Climate Change or Natural Disaster?01:14:00 — Did China Hide the Scale of the Nepal Disaster?01:18:22 — Haiti's Mass Kidnapping & the Gang Crisis01:26:45 — Lindsay Clancy: Postpartum Psychosis & Criminal Responsibility01:35:09 — Should Lindsay Clancy Be Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity?01:45:30 — Britain's Infanticide Law: A Different Way to Handle These Cases01:52:34 — The Lindsay Clancy “Fan Club” & the Free Press Attack02:08:25 — Postpartum Depression vs. Postpartum Psychosis02:21:41 — Republicans Take Aim at the DSA & Democratic Socialism02:32:27 — Should Prisoners Be Allowed to Vote?02:40:10 — Socialism, 9/11 & the Republican Attack on the DSA02:43:36 — Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico & the AIPAC Problem02:49:47 — Could America's Power Grid Be Hit by a Massive Cyberattack?03:00:27 — ICE's Robot Dogs, Deportations & the Immigration Crackdown03:05:10 — Final ThoughtsOn this episode of Without A Country, Corinne and Mike dive into the latest developments surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial and the debate over postpartum psychosis, insanity defenses, media coverage and whether Clancy should be held criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, including a look at the controversial coverage from Nancy Grace and a blistering Free Press op-ed about the growing “Lindsay Clancy fan club.” This episode also covers a bizarre story involving a missing Finnish homeschooling family, American Christian homeschooling activists and allegations of a global campaign to weaken government oversight of education; examines San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's approach to homelessness, drug addiction, crime, policing, city finances and AI regulation; breaks down catastrophic flooding in Nepal and the intersection of climate change; explores the horrific gang violence and mass kidnapping crisis in Haiti; compares Clancy's case with a New York woman, Dimone Fleming; the Republican effort to condemn the Democratic Socialists of America; Jasmine Crockett's refusal to support James Talarico; examines fears about cyberattacks on America's power grid; and finally reacts to ICE's plans to spend millions on robot dogs.LOS ANGELES! We SOLD OUT the Belly Room for Oct 25 so we are moving to the MAIN ROOM! More tickets on sale shortly, stay tuned and tell your friends cause this is gonna be historic. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON:https://patreon.com/WithoutACountry?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFOLLOW WITHOUT A COUNTRY ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/withoutacountrypodcast/FOLLOW CORINNE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropygalFOLLOW MIKE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/FOLLOW ALONG:From WACO Julia in Finlandhttps://yle.fi/a/74-20231588From WACO George/also municipal newshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/27/san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-crime-fighting-business-friendly-radical/Could Be WorseNepalhttps://www.nbcnews.com/science/climate-change/glacier-coLlapse-nepal-floods-climate-change-rcna594800Haitihttps://apnews.com/article/haiti-kidnapped-released-unicef-gang-kenscoff-201baf43dd8e8a281428d7afd42c0708MAIN STORIESLINDSAY CLANCY VERDICTDimone Fleminghttps://abc7ny.com/post/judge-finds-mother-dimone-fleming-not-responsible-deaths-sons-bronx-shelter-due-postpartum-psychosis/19751843/NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/opinion/lindsay-clancy-postpartum-mom-kids-death.html&Free Presshttps://www.thefp.com/p/caitlin-flanagan-lindsay-clancy-mental-illness&MSNowhttps://www.ms.now/opinion/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-psychosis-postpartum-motherhood-biases&NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5931964/lindsay-clancy-trial-postpartum-psychosis-diagnosisGUUUURLHouse Voting on DSAhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republican-aims-put-democrats-record-over-dsa-resolution-condemning-socialismAmerica Without Power https://dailyenergyinsider.com/news/53574-white-house-declares-national-emergency-to-secure-americas-power-grid/ICE Robot Dogshttps://www.democracynow.org/2026/8/31/headlines/ice_plans_to_spend_2_million_to_purchase_robot_dogsJasmine Crocketthttps://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-08-30/in-texas-talarico-and-crockett-aren-t-campaigning-together-so-whatSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the September 2 edition: A group of doctors fills a void left by the CDC when it comes to vaccines; candy maker Stuckeys closes a production plant; and businesses in Macon push for a law to limit where people can give food to unhoused people.  

CapRadio's Laura Fitzgerald reports on what happened during the last month of the legislative session. Plus, we dig into a new report that found a correlation between Prop 47 and homelessness. Finally, is the free Farm to Fork festival gone for good?

This episode of the Accountability Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the inner workings of California politics. The conversation delves into the world of accountability, where politicians seem to care more about their own legacies than the well-being of their constituents. The discussion centers around the city of San Francisco, where Mayor Daniel Lurie's efforts to present a positive image are contrasted with the reality of a bloated budget and a lack of accountability in the city's spending.The episode explores the recent expose on fraud in the city's homeless services, which has led to a panic among politicians and a push to silence the whistleblower, Nick Shirley. The conversation also touches on the city's budget, which has ballooned to nearly $17 billion, and the lack of transparency in the city's spending. The hosts discuss how Mayor Lurie's efforts to present a positive image are at odds with the reality of the city's financial situation.The conversation also shifts to the upcoming election for Congress, where the hosts discuss the candidacy of Scott Weiner and his opponent, Connie Chan. The hosts analyze the motivations behind Nancy Pelosi's involvement in the election and how she may be using her influence to shape the outcome. The discussion also touches on the issues of housing, sex crimes, and the clash of egos between the old guard and the newer, more progressive politicians.If you're interested in learning more about the inner workings of California politics and the accountability (or lack thereof) of its politicians, this episode is a must-listen. Join the conversation and hear the hosts' analysis of the latest developments in San Francisco and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers homelessness and mental illness with Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos, senior scientist with the General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She is also a full professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto.She has served in several administrative roles, including vice-chair, clinical and innovation (2017-2022) and co-Director of the Division of Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems (2012-2017) in the Department of Psychiatry, as well as physician-in-chief at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2016-2022), psychiatrist-in-chief at St. Michael's Hospital (2011-2016) and medical director, Inner City Health Associates (2017-2011).Dr. Stergiopoulos completed her medical training at Dalhousie University and residency training in psychiatry at the University of Toronto. She holds a MHSc in health administration from the University of Toronto's Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation and completed director's education training at the Rotman School of Management. The learning objectives for this episode are as follows:Define homelessness and housing insecurity and identify key social determinants that shape health outcomes in this populationUnderstand how homelessness intersects with mental health, substance use, trauma, and barriers to care and recoveryEvaluate clinical and systems-level approaches to improving care in the interdisciplinary practice and trainingGuest: Dr. Vicky StergiopoulosHosts: Dr. Sena Gok, Dr. Matthew Cho (PGY2), Dr. Angad Singh (PGY3), Dr. Sophie Gregoire-Mitha (PGY2)Audio editing by: Dr. Sena Gok

Today on the show: The death of a prominent Cuban Doctor that activists say could have been prevented with the right medicines. We'll report on the growing US Aggressions to undermine and destroy the Cuba Revolution. Special correspond and Flashpoints Trouboudar, Francisco Herrera, out in the streets in support of crucial immigrant/worker rights legislation. SOUP STREET: A memoir by Food Not Bombs co-founder, Keith McHenry. Keith will join us to talk more about his book, his work and the latest upsurge in Hunger and Homelessness locally and across the country. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post The Growing US Aggressions to Undermine and Destroy the Cuba Revolution appeared first on KPFA.

“We're hardwired for love. We are taught to do violence, and to hate.” — Dana Mashoian Walrath A couple of months ago in Warsaw, the Polish writer and Jewish activist Konstanty Gebert argued that Gaza wasn't a genocide. Today's guest disagrees. In The Book of Genocides, graphic artist and anthropologist Dana Mashoian Walrath draws ten genocides including what she sees as the crimes against humanity committed by the Israeli army in Gaza. So what, exactly, is a “genocide”? Walrath's definition borrows from the Polish lawyer Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term during the Second World War. Lemkin meant the word to mean the destruction of peoples that had been deemed sub-human. Thus Walrath includes crimes against the First Peoples of the Americas and Black Americans alongside 20th-century mass killings in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Armenia, where her ancestors were persecuted. Some will quibble over this list. Although quibbling over the top (or bottom) ten genocides isn't exactly good taste. Besides, The Book of Genocides is a poignant work of graphic art in the tradition of Art Spiegelman's Maus. And its author, for all her anthropological insights into why people commit crimes against humanity, isn't shy with her genocide jokes. Springtime for Hitler, anyone? Five Takeaways •       Always a Land Grab. Ten genocides across five centuries — the First Peoples of the Americas, Black Americans, Aboriginal Australians, Armenia, the Holocaust, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, the Rohingya, and Gaza — chosen not to rank horrors but to expose “the repetitive patterns and the processes that underlie genocide.” Walrath's definition is Raphael Lemkin's original, processual one, before politics narrowed the convention: the purpose is always a land grab, the apparatus always dehumanization, and precise academic definitions are often deployed “to keep some stories and histories out.” The book began as an interactive art installation with nine genocides and a tenth chapter on “the borders of genocide” — Afghanistan, Vietnam, Congo, Ukraine, Palestine — until the violence in Gaza persuaded her to make the case outright, while insisting the aim is not to demonize her Jewish friends, Judaism, or Israel, but to show the system. Her hope: that a globally framed comic might open dialogue between Jews and Palestinians “trapped in enmity right now.”•       Lemkin's Last Train. The man who coined the word is the book's tragic through-line. As a Polish law student, Lemkin followed the Berlin trial of a young Armenian who had shot one of the architects of the Armenian genocide — and found it ludicrous that the assassin faced justice for one murder while his victim had answered for none of his millions. His family farm had been seized in the First World War; his brother Samuel died in the forest. He escaped Warsaw on a train that was bombed, ran by night to reach his family, and failed to persuade them to leave (“they do this to us all the time”). Via Sweden, Russia, Japan, and Duke, he spent the war in Washington trying to make Americans see. His convention passed — then waited years for the US, UK, and China to ratify — and he died in 1959 penniless and friendless, UN officials fleeing him in the corridors. Walrath's speculation: his great regret, looking down, may be refusing to support We Charge Genocide, the 1951 petition by Black Americans — “we can't talk about something America has done” in the Cold War. Had America owned and repaired that crime then, “we'd be in a very different world.”•       Can You Have Half a Genocide? Andrew's pushback — if politicians can be “verging on genocidal,” does every Karen yelling at her kids get accused of it? — drew the hour's most honest concession: “that's the absolute spot-on critique of the approach I've taken.” Her defense is preventive: half a genocide is “too quantitative”; better to name things “on their way to massacre” and stop them, or repair them, than to litigate the label afterward. Genocide, she argues, predates modernity and Arendt's industrial reading — it arrives with the first hierarchical, extracting, wealth-inheriting “so-called civilizations,” Sparta and Thucydides included. Slavery qualifies because the operational word is systemic: the transatlantic trade ran on thinking of humans as lesser. But she draws one line firmly: asked about factory farms as future genocides, “I would hate to see genocide get used over there. It is something that humans do to one another” — and, she insists, don't have to: the literature on aversion to killing shows soldiers must be socialized into it. We're hardwired for love and taught to hate.•       Stanton's Stages in MAGA America. Is there something genocidal in MAGA's language about undocumented immigrants? “Absolutely.” Walrath applies the ten stages of genocide — the classroom heuristic Gregory Stanton first presented to the State Department in 1996 — and finds the United States “doing a heck of a lot of them”: polarization; dehumanization (people called vermin, “not worthy of life”); discrimination in the restriction of voting rights. “We're on very, very shaky ground.” Homelessness, in the same frame, is the product of structures that disenfranchise some and privilege others — “we've got enough to go around; we just revere wealth.” Her model for how ordinary people let it happen is Ursula Hegi's Stones from the River: the fearful, the wounded, the disenfranchised, vulnerable to takeover — with parallels in MAGA voters spurned by the neoliberal machine and unable to see who is pulling the levers. Hence her claim for the book: it is resistance, but resistance that builds a coalition across horrors rather than policing which horror counts.•       Springtime for Hitler. She didn't read Maus until 2009 — “that's when I found my medium and just went wild” — and pays it explicit homage in the book. Comics, she argues, let readers “come into” a history and think for themselves, and laughter is respite: an angry messenger gets no listeners. Her earlier Aliceheimer's let people laugh about her mother's dementia (not at it, she corrected sharply); telling audiences she's working on her genocide jokes makes them relax enough to hear the rest. Andrew's challenge — “do you really want to make it safe?” — produced the useful distinction: safe to enter, not whitewashed; hand-lettered so readers can bring the content in, every truth intact. The closing exchange landed on The Producers and Springtime for Hitler as a brilliant portrayal of the legacies of catastrophe. Her last word: knowledge must cross boundaries, “and the boundaries are all human made, so let's unmake them.” Andrew's: most will disagree with her list — and it may be a classic. About the Guest Dana Mashoian Walrath is a writer, artist, and anthropologist. Her award-winning works include Aliceheimer's, a graphic memoir about her mother's dementia, and Like Water on Stone, a verse novel about the Armenian genocide. She holds a doctorate in anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania; her comics, art, essays, and poetry have appeared in The Nation, The Lancet, Slate, and on NPR. The Book of Genocide...

Text the show! The government sends nonprofits roughly $319 billion in taxpayer money. But what exactly are taxpayers buying?Chad starts with homelessness programs and discovers an accountability problem much larger than any one organization: nonprofits and governments frequently measure activity rather than outcomes—and sometimes the available data can't establish whether programs succeeded at all.But this isn't an attack on nonprofits.Private philanthropy already has a powerful accountability mechanism: the donor can stop giving. Taxpayers can't.That distinction leads to Chad's proposed 50/50 Rule: if more than half of an organization's funding comes from taxpayers, measurable public outcomes should be defined and reported. If private donors provide the majority, government should largely stay out of the way.Along the way: homelessness spending, nonprofit executive compensation, Mackenzie Scott's billions in private philanthropy, the difference between activity and outcomes, AI-powered accountability, and why a rule isn't a rule unless it also protects organizations you disagree with.Then in After Hours, Chad answers listeners challenging him on Mackenzie Scott, who should define nonprofit success, his own church tithing, and what one person can actually do about any of this.

Mayor Lurie is looking for more accountability when it comes to city spending on homelessness services. To tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke wit KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Leigh Parise talks with Wendy Tippett of the Palm Beach County (FL) Community Services Department and Meghann Cotter of Micah Ecumenical Ministries, Fredericksburg, VA, to learn how they use shared housing as part of a strategy to end homelessness in expensive housing markets.

This episode of The Addiction Podcast — Point of No Return features Minnesota‑based creator and impact storyteller Josh Liljenquist, known online as Joshlilj, whose “Live to Love” mission turns online attention into real‑world help. With more than 34 million followers, 2.7 billion YouTube views, and over $1.9 million in documented public support, Josh has built a community that steps in when people face homelessness, addiction, medical emergencies, housing instability, or sudden hardship.Josh talks about the early days of his outreach—meeting people living on the streets, learning from their resilience, and discovering that addiction is often rooted in trauma, life experiences, and the need for human connection. He shares the deeply personal story of Aaron, one of the first people he met during outreach. Their friendship grew over four years as Josh provided basic necessities, companionship, and unconditional support. When Aaron finally said, “Today's the day—I want to go to treatment,” Josh describes it as the most meaningful moment of his work.Josh also discusses his broader mission: helping families in crisis, supporting sick children, assisting people after disasters, and creating fundraisers that have changed lives—including raising $50,000 to help a formerly addicted man secure stable housing and hiring him full‑time so he could keep his home.He explains how his website, JoshLiljenquist.com, allows people to submit requests for help, and how his team evaluates each situation with dignity, consent, and follow‑through. The episode closes with Josh's current mission: helping a man from Kansas find a kidney donor after surviving cancer three times and losing his retirement savings to dialysis costs.This conversation highlights compassion, practical action, and the belief that every person—no matter their circumstances—deserves to be seen as a human being, not a problem. It's a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, change is possible, and kindness can ripple outward in extraordinary ways.

In this episode, Rabbi Joshua engages in a "dialogue" with a recent New York Times article entitled, "How a Billionaire Shaped Trump's Homelessness Policy" (NYT, August 22, 2026, Ellen Barry and Jason Deparle). This article focuses on a think-tank called the Cicero Institute, and its founder, Joe Lonsdale, a venture capitalist turned policy influencer. While this is not an actual dialogue, Rabbi Joshua makes sure to only address quotes or ideas that appear specifically in the article. https://friendsindeedpas.org

Join hosts Sherri Kropp and John Salling on the Fayetteville 411 Podcast as they discuss the initiatives of Fayetteville's Office of Community Safety (OCS) after one year of progress and growth. Featuring insights from the director and staff. This episode dives into OCS's non-law enforcement approach to mental and behavioral health, community violence prevention, youth programs, and unhoused community support. Learn about their coordination efforts, community partnerships, and future goals for creating a safer Fayetteville.

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In a scathing critique, the speaker takes aim at the city of Denver's handling of homelessness, questioning the accuracy of its claims about reducing homelessness and the effectiveness of its programs. The city's auditor has found that it's been unable to track its spending on homelessness, with some programs costing millions more than reported. Meanwhile, the city is celebrating a 12% drop in homelessness, but a closer look reveals that this number may be based on a flawed methodology.The speaker delves into the complexities of the homelessness industrial complex, where funding is tied to the number of people served rather than the number of people actually helped. This creates a system where the goal is to manage the problem rather than solve it. The city's auditor has raised concerns about the lack of transparency in its spending, and the speaker argues that this lack of accountability is a major issue.The conversation also touches on the recent settlement between Meta and the state of Colorado, which requires the company to implement changes to its social media platform to protect children's mental health. The speaker questions the effectiveness of this settlement and whether it will truly make a difference.As the speaker wraps up the episode, he encourages listeners to think critically about the issues surrounding homelessness and the role of government in addressing it. He argues that until we break down the complexities of the homelessness industrial complex and start addressing the root causes of the problem, we'll never truly make progress.Listen to this episode to hear the speaker's full critique of the city's handling of homelessness and the implications of the Meta settlement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SoCal legacy of Dolly Parton. CA Attorney General Rob Bonta says he's willing to sit down with Paramount, but the leaks and games have to stop. Homelessness is on the rise among California students. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

William Wubbenhorst, Non-Resident Scholar for the Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR) at Baylor University, joins JC and Matt to talk about the issue of homelessness and the findings of an 11-city study. The contents of this study are illuminating and William's expertise provides solid advice and support for congregations seeking to help their communities. Resources Assessing the Faith-Based Response to Homelessness in America: Findings from Eleven Cities (Report) The Faith Factor and Social Welfare: Evidence, Practice, Policy (book) When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert (book) Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion (website) Family Promise (organization) Open Table (organization) Religious Freedom to House the Homeless (article) Disrupting Homelessness: Alternative Christian Approaches by Laura Stivers (book) The Other Philadelphia Story (book)

Jonathan Russell (he/him) is the Director of Housing and Homelessness for Alameda County and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Jonathan challenges common misconceptions about homelessness while exploring the systemic forces that push people into homelessness. They examine autonomy, the power of saying no and why listening to what people are communicating can lead to more effective and compassionate support. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Contact the show: UBU@UnapologeticallyBlackUnicorns.info Transcripts are available on Apple Podcasts.

How does a suburban dad end up addicted & sleeping in a Tenderloin doorway? Tom Wolf was a suburban Dad & city employee when he became addicted to drugs. He soon found himself sleeping in a doorway in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco getting high every 90 minutes.   Now six years sober, he serves on the leadership council of Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions & is a bridge between the reality of the streets & the meeting room of policy makers.  In this episode, you'll hear his story, the down and dirty about “live & let die,” Chinese fentanyl and Mexican cartel, if housing plus services is really the answer & should we follow the Portugal model? This episode originally aired on September 9, 2024. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 317: LIFE IN THE VEGAS TUNNELS: CLOWNS, CRICKETS & CRANK [REMASTERED] Guest:https://x.com/gooddrugpolicyhttps://x.com/Twolfrecoveryhttps://gooddrugpolicy.org/papr/https://www.facebook.com/gooddrugpolicyhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-for-drug-policy-solutions/ Sponsors: https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  1:07 The Foot Surgery That Started It2:23 Buying Pills On The Street4:21 Switching To Heroin5:02 The OxyContin Crisis Origins6:32 Should Purdue Pay?7:38 Fentanyl's Chinese Precursors9:09 Working For The Cartel10:38 Arrested And Released15:09 Why Not Get Shelter?16:40 Using Every 90 Minutes19:43 Housing Isn't Enough22:20 Six Strikes And Jail24:37 Sober vs. In Recovery28:57 Portugal's Decriminalization Model33:24 Decriminalization vs. Legalization35:33 Could Plant Medicine Help?39:25 Pivoting San Francisco's Approach42:31 A Hostage Takeover Of The Brain43:12 Alberta And Houston's Success45:42 Closing Thoughts And HopeRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

In today's report, Southern Californians react to new Zone Zero rules outlining what can be within five feet of a home's exterior. Mayor Karen Bass heads the board of LA's homeless services agency, but records show she's missed half of their meetings. Plus, it's Fat Marmot Week! What does that mean exactly? We fill you in. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

What happens when a medical device innovator applies human factors thinking to one of society's biggest challenges? Shannon Clark, founder and president of HavenSafe, shares her journey from pioneering human factors engineering in medical technology to tackling homelessness through data and systems-level solutions. She discusses why human factors goes far beyond FDA compliance, what startups often get wrong, and how the same principles used to improve patient safety can help create better outcomes in social services.Shannon Clark LinkedInHavenSafe LinkedInProject Medtech Podcast Episode 121"Homelessness is a Housing Problem" by Greg Colburn and Clayton Page Aldern "Positive Intelligence" by Shirzad Chamine Duane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedInThank you to our sponsors: Ward Law, Wheelhouse DMG, and JumpStart Inc.

Trump's War on Americans Continue Trump's Canada Tariff, Iran Conflict & ICE Crackdown: Americans Pay the Price Donald Trump's latest policies could hit Americans where it hurts most: their wallets, workplaces, healthcare, and communities. In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel examines how a new tariff on Canadian goods could raise prices across construction, food, alcohol, and other key industries. He also discusses escalating tensions with Iran, continued pressure on gas and food prices, and America's growing alienation from its allies. Plus, how is the ICE immigration crackdown affecting everyday life? Fear within immigrant communities could deepen worker shortages in hospitals, nursing care, factories, tourism, and other essential industries—potentially increasing costs for everyone. While Americans confront these challenges, Trump appears focused on photo opportunities, a new ballroom, and notes from Natalie. Karel asks whether the administration's priorities amount to a continuing war on the American people. Finally, Karel gets personal about the homelessness crisis affecting parks and neighborhoods in Las Vegas—including Desert Breeze Park—and asks the question communities across the country are struggling with: Who is actually doing anything about it? Support The Karel Cast: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like, comment, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on YouTube, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok, Instagram, and other major platforms. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember. #Trump, #DonaldTrump, #TrumpTariffs, #CanadaTariffs, #Tariffs, #Iran, #IranConflict, #ICE, #Immigration, #ImmigrationCrackdown, #GasPrices, #FoodPrices, #CostOfLiving, #Inflation, #AmericanEconomy, #HealthcareWorkers, #WorkerShortage, #Tourism, #USPolitics, #PoliticalNews, #BreakingPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #TrumpAdministration, #Homelessness, #HomelessnessCrisis, #LasVegas, #DesertBreezePark, #TheKarelCast, #KarelCast, #ReallyKarel https://youtube.com/live/Rqg-eo7emLc

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Atlanta police have a suspect in custody they allege is responsible for a stabbing on the Beltline that left a man dead; A judge in Stockbridge has postponed the city's investigative hearing into its youngest ever mayor; Homelessness in the parts of Fulton County outside the City of Atlanta has risen by 34-percent since last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

A 31-year San Francisco law enforcement veteran who grew up with a pot-smoking, drug-dealing hippie mom reveals how childhood trauma drove him into policing, gave him rare empathy for the homeless and addicted… and ultimately fueled a secret opioid addiction that ended in a pharmacy robbery, jail, and near-suicide. Davin Cole went from K9 handler to citywide homeless outreach leader, earned medals of valor, and still lost everything to complex PTSD and pain-med addiction. This is the raw, unfiltered story of what the job really costs — and how he clawed his way back. Key Moments: 01:00 - The Hidden Pharmacy Robbery and 10-Year Addiction 06:20 - Why He Had More Empathy for Drug Users and Homeless People 08:04 - The Subconscious Drive Behind First Responders 13:05 - Why His Mom Was Proud He Became a Cop 17:00 - Building San Francisco's Homeless Outreach Unit 21:00 - COVID, Defund the Police, and the Fentanyl Explosion 23:28 - The Real Causes of Homelessness, According to Davin Cole 30:49 - The Gang Member Shotgun Ambush 42:10 - The K9 Bite That Eventually Put Him on the Road to Addiction If you're a first responder, veteran, or anyone carrying invisible wounds — this conversation will hit hard. Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. Drop a comment: what part of Davin's story hit you most? Welcome to our channel, Reasons We Serve, a podcast dedicated to exploring the motivations, challenges, and realities of working in law enforcement. We dive deep into the personal stories of officers, discuss different career paths, and break down the roles of various agencies—from local police departments to state and federal law enforcement. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a 5-star review, comment, and share.

Send us Fan MailA recovery story is easy to applaud from a distance, but it sounds different when you hear the details from someone who lived it. We sit down with Brent Nowak, Director of Community Integration at Shine A Light Foundation, to talk about the real path from addiction and homelessness to stability, leadership, and service in Las Vegas. Brent shares what prison taught him, why he was more afraid of returning to the streets than returning to a cell, and how he finally got “broken enough” to listen, follow direction, and rebuild from the ground up.We also unpack what Shine A Light actually does for people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder. Brent explains their long-term continuity case management model, how they connect clients to treatment, sober living, primary care, job development, and financial literacy, and why specialised tracks matter, including programs for women, criminal justice involvement, transitional age youth, and LGBTQ-centered support. If you've ever wondered why change can feel impossible for someone living unhoused, this conversation gets specific about barriers most people never consider, like replacing vital documents, navigating the DMV without an address, and the way trauma can make “help” feel unsafe.From daily routine and breathwork to the phrase “show me your five best friends and I'll show you your future,” Brent keeps it practical and honest. We close with men's mental health, the importance of checking in, and how a small act of kindness can create a ripple effect you'll never see. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with one takeaway you're taking into your week.

**Homelessness and Tyranny in California**You might think you're familiar with the state of California, but the latest news from El Sereno will leave you speechless. A homeless encampment in this Los Angeles neighborhood has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The situation is so dire that it's hard to believe it's real. A mother and her son, who are currently off-again, on-again, are living on the streets, and the city is struggling to provide them with help. But that's not the worst of it – the encampment is also a hotbed of crime, with residents openly using meth and engaging in other illicit activities.This episode of the podcast delves into the complexities of homelessness in California, where the system seems to be failing those who need it most. A guest expert shares their insights on the issue, pointing out the flaws in the current approach and the need for a more comprehensive solution. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding the California Energy Commission's decision to limit the sale of tires, and how this move might have far-reaching consequences for the state's residents.The discussion is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges facing California, from the state's handling of homelessness to its seemingly arbitrary regulations. The guest expert offers a unique perspective on the issue, highlighting the need for a more nuanced approach that prioritizes the needs of all Californians.If you're interested in learning more about the issues facing California and the potential solutions, tune in to this episode to hear the expert's take on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Homelessness and Tyranny in California** You might think you're familiar with the state of California, but the latest news from El Sereno will leave you speechless. A homeless encampment in this Los Angeles neighborhood has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The situation is so dire that it's hard to believe it's real. A mother and her son, who are currently off-again, on-again, are living on the streets, and the city is struggling to provide them with help. But that's not the worst of it – the encampment is also a hotbed of crime, with residents openly using meth and engaging in other illicit activities. This episode of the podcast delves into the complexities of homelessness in California, where the system seems to be failing those who need it most. A guest expert shares their insights on the issue, pointing out the flaws in the current approach and the need for a more comprehensive solution. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding the California Energy Commission's decision to limit the sale of tires, and how this move might have far-reaching consequences for the state's residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Homelessness and Tyranny in California**You might think you're familiar with the state of California, but the latest news from El Sereno will leave you speechless. A homeless encampment in this Los Angeles neighborhood has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The situation is so dire that it's hard to believe it's real. A mother and her son, who are currently off-again, on-again, are living on the streets, and the city is struggling to provide them with help. But that's not the worst of it – the encampment is also a hotbed of crime, with residents openly using meth and engaging in other illicit activities.This episode of the podcast delves into the complexities of homelessness in California, where the system seems to be failing those who need it most. A guest expert shares their insights on the issue, pointing out the flaws in the current approach and the need for a more comprehensive solution. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding the California Energy Commission's decision to limit the sale of tires, and how this move might have far-reaching consequences for the state's residents.The discussion is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges facing California, from the state's handling of homelessness to its seemingly arbitrary regulations. The guest expert offers a unique perspective on the issue, highlighting the need for a more nuanced approach that prioritizes the needs of all Californians.If you're interested in learning more about the issues facing California and the potential solutions, tune in to this episode to hear the expert's take on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piper's book People Like Us follows Tina, a recently divorced woman living in a mould-covered caravan who is determined to get back on solid ground. 

Send us Fan MailThis is the second most listened to episode of The Kindness Matters Podcast. A tent city on the news can be easy to scroll past. For Rob Bergfalk, it became the moment he could not ignore, and it grew into Compassion Church and Compassion Coffee in Anoka, Minnesota. We talk with Rob about what it really looks like to feel “called” to something, and how purpose becomes tangible when you build a place where people who are often overlooked are seen, known, and supported.Rob walks us through the long, careful path from 2018 to launching the church in 2021, including why they chose suburban Anoka, how proximity to shelters shaped the mission, and how a coffee shop can be more than a business. We dig into the nuts and bolts of the model: starting with a coffee cart, learning through community events, then opening a permanent coffeehouse that serves high-quality local coffee while creating a stable environment for connection.The most powerful part is the work behind the counter. Compassion Coffee hires people affected by homelessness and focuses on both job training and life skills: barista skills, customer service, safety and sanitation, budgeting, meal planning, and navigating conflict. We also explore why partnerships with organizations like Hope for Youth, Stepping Stone, and Family Promise matter, and why humility and listening often do more than “playing hero.”If you care about homelessness solutions, community partnerships, social enterprise, faith-based outreach, or workforce development, you'll leave with a clearer picture of what help can look like on an ordinary street. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find stories that bring us a little closer together.This podcast is a proud member of the Mayday Media Network — your go-to hub for podcast creators. Whether you're just starting a podcast and need professional production support, or you already host a show and want to join a collaborative, supportive podcast network, visit maydaymedianetwork.comYou can support the show in a few different ways—by grabbing something from our merch store, picking up a copy of my book, or joining us on Buy Me a Coffee. Every bit of support helps keep the podcast going and also helps us give back to nonprofits doing good in the world.“Intro music: ‘Human First' by Mike Baker – YouTube Music: https://youtu.be/wRXqkYVarGA | Podcast: Still Here, Still Trying | Website: www.mikebakerhq.com”Support the show

Weeks before the government is set to give police powers to move on rough sleepers, officials have admitted to RNZ they can't guarantee immediate shelter for anyone on any given night. Concerns have repeatedly been raised about the increasing number of people living on the streets with three rough sleepers dying in the past month. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has the story.

Community providers say there is a direct relationship between growing homelessness and the government's decision to tighten emergency housing eligibility in 2024 - with the proportion of applications declined by MSD rising from fewer than one in ten to about a third. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka spoke to John Campbell.

The prime minister has announced a £442m plan to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas. It solidifies tackling homelessness as a central policy for Andy Burnham's government, and gives voters a measure by which to judge his success – although without a concrete target for ministers to hit. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to social policy editor Patrick Butler – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

A nurse practitioner working with people experiencing homelessness in Wellington says she's seeing the consequences of people being discharged from prison and hospital without adequate plans for housing or on going care. Serena Moran spoke to John Campbell.

You've been told the Epstein case is closed. It's not. It's a blueprint - for how blackmail, sex, and power get used to buy silence at the highest levels of American government, and why the people who could stop it never do. Today's guest has spent decades chasing this story further than almost anyone alive, and what he's found doesn't end with one dead man in a Manhattan jail cell. Nick Bryant joins me to talk about the Franklin Scandal, the CIA's fingerprints on decades of cover-ups, why the "uniparty" protects itself no matter who's in office, and what it actually looks like to draw a line in the sand when the people meant to hold power accountable are the ones compromised. If you've ever wondered why nothing changes no matter who you vote for, this conversation is the answer you didn't want but need to hear. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Epstein Justice Fight 03:22 - Why Mainstream Media Shut Him Out 06:19 - Nick Bryant's Personal Story 11:27 - Political Division and CIA Blackmail 16:05 - Iraq, Government Lies and No Accountability 24:00 - How Politicians Are Compromised 28:40 - Arrogance, Sex and Greed 35:57 - The Uniparty and Political Corruption 41:35 - The Epstein Cover-Up 45:45 - Sean Combs, Clive Davis and Powerful Networks 49:40 - The "Conspiracy Theorist" Label 52:27 - The Franklin Scandal and Hollywood 56:50 - Bringing the Right and Left Together 59:28 - The Education System Scam 01:00:20 - The Disappearing American Dream 01:03:36 - Inflation, Money Printing and Healthcare 01:05:37 - Why Americans Can't Afford Homes 01:08:48 - Poverty, Food Insecurity and Homelessness 01:10:40 - Homelessness and Cognitive Development 01:19:43 - Drawing the Line 01:20:51 - Fighting for Epstein Justice   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

One in four homeless San Diegans who move into a new apartment end up back on the street within two years. Among the clients served by Humble Design, it's closer to one in forty — same city, same rents, same crisis, but a completely different outcome. Marie Olesen, CEO of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, and Laura Lavoie, executive director of Humble Design San Diego, join Monique Ramsey to explain what changes when a bed, a couch, and a set of dishes show up on moving day.Laura walks through what a "Day of Joy" actually looks like: professional designers meet clients where they're sleeping on the floor, ask what colors and styles they love, then spend two to four days pulling those choices from a 15,000-square-foot warehouse before a volunteer team turns an empty apartment into a finished home in four to six hours.Marie shares how redesigning her own guest room led her to Humble Design San Diego's board seven years ago, and how La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre has sponsored 14 of the organization's homes since 2019.The two also cover what a UC San Diego research team found when it studied the program — including a jump in kids having friends over after move-in day — and the emergency furnishing effort Humble Design ran last summer for two families who lost everything in the Murphy Canyon military housing plane crash.At the time this episode was recorded, Humble Design San Diego had completed 681 homes — and Marie is about to receive its first-ever Humble Impact Award. Listen for the moment a Navy volunteer explains why the day changed how he thinks about his own service.LinksLearn more about Humble Design San DiegoMeet La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre CEO Marie OlesenGuestsLaura LavoieExecutive Director - Humble Design San DiegoLaura Lavoie is the Executive Director of Humble Design San Diego, where she leads the organization's mission to help individuals and families transition from homelessness into beautiful, dignified homes. Under her leadership, Humble Design San Diego has grown to furnish more than 680 homes, with 98% of clients remaining housed after receiving its services. Laura is passionate about community, collaboration, and creating meaningful, lasting change—one home at a time.Marie OlesenCEO - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery CentreMarie has spent her entire professional life helping good doctors take better care of their patients and helping patients find the good doctors.When Marie's husband, R. Merrel Olesen, MD, founded LJCSC in 1988, there was little understanding of the needs of cosmetic patients. To make sure their patients were happy, Marie began surveying LJCSC patients and has done so continuously for 31 years. A self-admitted data junkie, she loves exploring patient feedback for insights that can help LJCSC and other practices better serve their patients.She is known as an innovator in cosmetic patient care and communication. She is an author, speaks nationally and internationally, and serves on the Board of the Center for Services Leadership at Arizona State University.Questions answered by this episodeWhat is Humble Design and how does it work?What happens during a Humble Design "Day of Joy"?How many families stay housed after Humble Design furnishes their home?How is La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre involved with Humble Design San Diego?How can I donate furniture to Humble Design San Diego?What kind of furniture does Humble Design accept?How does having a fully furnished home affect a family's chances of staying housed?What did the UC San Diego Homelessness Hub study find about Humble Design?How can I volunteer for a Humble Design "Day of Joy" in San Diego?What is the Humble Impact Award and who is receiving it this year?Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 12x winner of the San Diego's Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine's Best of San Diego Awards.Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego's most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.To learn more, go to LJCSC.com or follow the team on Instagram @LJCSCWatch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube @LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentreThe La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: theaxis.ioTheme music: Busy People, SOOP

Hour 4 opens with host Marc Cox addressing federal housing policies, examining policy changes announced by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner that transition federal homelessness programs toward "Treatment-First" requirements mandating mental healthcare and addiction recovery services. In Segment 2, the hosts examine primary election contests in Florida and Alaska, focusing on ballot confusion in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary. Segment 3 features guest Ryan Wiggins from Wiggins America discussing rank-choice voting mechanics in Alaska and critiquing Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's public statements on the Electoral College. Hour 4 concludes with Segment 4 featuring Greg Litwicki, who details the Shooting for Honor sporting clays event at NILO Farms benefiting Folds of Honor Missouri / Southern Illinois. Hour Hashtags #MarcCoxShow #HUD #ScottTurner #AlaskaPrimary #RankedChoiceVoting #RyanWiggins #ElectoralCollege #FoldsOfHonor #NILOFarms Hour Guest List Ryan Wiggins — Host of Wiggins America (Hour 4, Segment 3) Greg Litwicki — Organizer of Shooting for Honor (Hour 4, Segment 4)

Katie Goar knows affordable housing from every angle.Today, she is the president of Quadel and one of the leading voices in America's affordable housing sector. But long before she became a housing CEO, Katie experienced homelessness herself. As a child, she lived in a tent with her family, carried the shame of that experience for years, and later transformed that pain into purpose.Katie joins Joe Pardavila to discuss her new book, The Audacity, and the personal story behind her work in housing, leadership, and community impact. She opens up about the moment her younger brother drew a tent when asked to draw his home, why homelessness is a condition rather than an identity, and how stable housing can change the trajectory of an entire family.Katie also explains why “bootstrapping” can only take people so far, how NIMBYism holds communities back, why local solutions matter, and how leaders can build a “yes plan” when the default answer around them is no.This conversation is about housing, but it's also about shame, survival, leadership, and the power of turning your story into a tool for helping others.What You'll LearnHow Katie Goar went from housing insecurity to becoming president of QuadelWhy homelessness should be seen as a condition, rather than a permanent identityHow childhood instability can shape leadership, risk, and resilienceWhy “bootstrapping” alone can't solve homelessness or housing insecurityHow affordable housing impacts education, health, employment, and local economiesWhy NIMBYism often blocks the exact workers communities depend onWhat Katie means by “strategic generosity”How a “yes plan” can help people move from fear to actionWhy leaders need a hype squad, a win journal, and the audacity to start before they feel readyWatch Katies Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/UMIn8_rA5iU?si=FvUg8WDWICYl8WysOrder Audacity: https://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Go-Wannabe-Leader-Others-ebook/dp/B0GZPV5N3C/Chapters00:00 Intro00:28 Why Katie Goar decided to tell her story02:00 Becoming a public voice in affordable housing03:28 Breaking stereotypes about homelessness06:06 Why bootstrapping can only go so far08:16 The moment Katie's brother drew a tent as his house10:30 Anger, resentment, and growing up in survival mode13:38 The “necklace of shame”15:40 How childhood instability leaves fingerprints later in life18:15 Homelessness as a condition, not an identity19:32 Becoming an audacious problem-solver21:00 From living in a tent to leading Quadel24:26 Saying yes before you feel ready25:45 Why people “fall into” affordable housing27:49 Women leaders in the housing industry30:00 Strategic generosity and solving housing locally33:00 Federal funding, local action, and housing complexity35:18 NIMBYism and the real cost of saying no39:38 Affordable housing as workforce policy40:35 Why Katie believes in a “yes plan”42:02 Quadel's mission and employee homeownership support43:27 Wannabe leaders vs. leaders others want to follow45:10 Why every leader needs a hype squad46:45 First rodeo, second rodeo, third rodeo48:36 Why Katie recommends starting a win journal56:31 The sliding door moment that changed Katie's family58:10 Closing

On the week's episode, SchoolHouse Connection founder Barbara Duffield joins to discuss the different approaches the U.S. government has for tallying youth and family homelessness. We also discussed recent Trump policy announcements around the McKinney-Vento program and Head Start, and why she thinks these issues would be best handled by the Department of Health and Human Services. Barbara Duffield is the founder and executive director of SchoolHouse Connection. She was the Director of Education for the National Coalition for the Homeless from 1994 to 2003.Reading RoomMissing the Point: When Media, Advocates, and Policymakers Use Data That Exclude Children and Youthhttps://schoolhouseconnection.org/article/hud-pit-count-misses-homeless-children-youthProposed Head Start Rule Eliminates Critical Protections for Children Experiencing Homelessnesshttps://schoolhouseconnection.org/article/hud-pit-count-misses-homeless-children-youth

A White House official called $4 billion in taxpayer funds being spent to address homelessness “God's money — a move experts call an escalation of evangelical religious rhetoric coming from the Trump administration. Also Paula White-Cain, a White House faith adviser, in a recent webinar for the National Faith Advisory Board, called on evangelical Christians as “the body of Christ, just the church” to register to vote to ensure “we would never have an election problem again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.