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Dec 23 2010

How Homelessness Works

41 min 1 movie discussed
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Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing everything from the factors that lead to homelessness to what you can do to help alleviate the situation.

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In this eye-opening Stuff You Should Know episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the complex issue of homelessness in America, triggered by the alarming statistic that over one million school children are now homeless. They explore the root causes like poverty, lack of affordable housing, mental illness, and domestic violence, while debunking common misconceptions about who becomes homeless and why. The hosts also discuss solutions and ways listeners can help, getting passionate about this invisible crisis that affects far more people than most realize.


Movies Discussed

The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
2006 1h 57m
★ 7.9
"Because it happened to Will Smith. — Josh referenced the movie when discussing homelessness and real-life stories of people becoming homeless then successful." — Josh

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