SYSK Selects: How Homelessness Works

# Stuff You Should Know: Homelessness in America

Chuck and Josh dive deep into the growing homelessness crisis in the United States, sparked by a disturbing statistic about homeless school children rising to about one million during the recession. They explore the root causes of homelessness beyond the stereotypes—from the shocking gap between minimum wage and affordable housing costs to mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, and the devastating impact on veterans and families. The episode also highlights some of the programs and solutions being implemented, like the McKinney-Vento Act and Section 8 housing, while ultimately asking what we can do as individuals to help, whether through volunteering, respecting the humanity of homeless people, or simply learning their names.