99% Invisible According to Need wins duPont-Columbia Award
Mar 1, 2022
Katie Mingle, a former senior producer at 99% Invisible and creator of the award-winning series 'According to Need', joins to discuss her impactful work on homelessness in the Bay Area. She shares compelling personal stories of individuals grappling with housing challenges. The podcast highlights the struggles of families navigating precarious support systems and the emotional toll of caregiving. Mingle emphasizes the importance of community and resources while reflecting on the storytelling behind the series that aims to raise awareness about these vital issues.
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Neighbor's Story
- Katie Mingle discovered homeless neighbors after moving to North Oakland.
- One, Michael, previously lived in her current house, highlighting local displacement.
Displacement in Oakland
- Rising housing costs in Oakland have drastically impacted low-income residents.
- Many Black residents have been displaced, contributing to homelessness.
Homesteading vs. Homelessness
- Elizabeth Easton, a homeless woman, built a tiny house near railroad tracks.
- She considers herself "homesteading," but faces displacement by authorities.