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Margot Kushel

Physician and Professor of Medicine. Director of the Benioff Initiative on Housing and Homelessness at the University of California, San Francisco.

Top 3 podcasts with Margot Kushel

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May 8, 2024 • 1h 14min

Myths about Homeless People with Dr. Margot Kushel

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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Jul 22, 2025 • 56min

Working Yet Homeless in America

Brian Goldstone, a journalist and author, dives into the paradox of working homelessness through the stories of five families in Atlanta in his book, illuminating the unseen struggles of those employed yet unhoused. Dr. Margot Kushel, an expert in homelessness and housing, emphasizes the urgency for more inclusive definitions and systemic changes to address the crisis. They discuss societal misconceptions, the economic realities of full-time work without housing, and the pressing need for comprehensive solutions and public awareness to combat this growing issue.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 37min

Seniors Are The Fastest-Growing Group Experiencing Homelessness. Why?

In this insightful discussion, Donald Whitehead, the Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, joins Sharon Cornu, who leads services for older adults at St. Mary's Center, and Margot Kushel, a physician and expert in housing. They explore the alarming rise of homelessness among people aged 50 and older, now making up half of the homeless population. Contributing factors include housing affordability and cuts to vital assistance programs. The trio emphasizes the urgent need for innovative housing solutions and systemic support for this vulnerable demographic.

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