Myths about Homeless People with Dr. Margot Kushel

May 8, 2024

Dr. Margot Kushel discusses the realities of homelessness, debunking myths and highlighting demographic insights. The podcast delves into safety issues, unique housing approaches, and societal stigmas surrounding homelessness. It advocates for empathy-driven solutions and action to address this critical issue.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Challenging Homelessness Myths

01:53 • 5min

Unveiling the Realities of Homelessness in California

06:33 • 19min

Homelessness and Safety Measures

25:47 • 8min

Navigating Homelessness: Possessions, Housing, and Societal Perceptions

33:38 • 23min

Addressing the Lack of Support for Homeless People with Profound Impairments

56:37 • 6min

Empathy-driven Solutions: Confronting Homelessness with Courage

01:02:40 • 16min

Taking Action Against Homelessness

01:18:15 • 3min

Homelessness has reached a record high, with over 650,000 people experiencing it in the USA today. Despite this staggering number, many remain unaware of the true underlying causes of this crisis. Myths surrounding issues like drug use and immigration often serve as convenient scapegoats, deflecting attention from meaningful efforts to address the problem. This not only represents a moral failure towards those experiencing homelessness but also towards the communities affected by it. This week, Adam shares an illuminating conversation with Dr. Margot Kushel, Director of the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative and a leading authority on the causes and solutions to the homelessness crisis. Dr. Kushel and the BHHI recently conducted the largest study of the homeless population in decades, and speaks with Adam about her findings, including surprising information about who comprises the homeless population, what it is actually like to be unhoused, and possible solutions to the crisis that may be closer to hand than we realize.

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