Homelessness Part 1, The Root Cause
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And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD Part 1 of 2 In this episode, I break down some myths about homelessness and look for a solution My source Homelessness Can Be Eradicated - Fight Big Real Estate with Nathya Raman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAiEo7Tt-Os&t=1220s Dave Smith discusses the issue of homelessness, particularly in Santa Rosa, California, where he resides. He highlights the alarming national epidemic with an estimated 500,000 people sleeping outside every night. Dave mentions that despite living in an area with generally pleasant weather, homelessness has surged, possibly influenced by a devastating fire in 2017 that destroyed thousands of homes. He describes the current situation, citing a biking trail, the Joe Rodota trail, where 450 people are reportedly sleeping. Dave emphasizes the nationwide nature of this crisis, connecting it to growing income inequality in the United States. He draws parallels with historical periods like the Great Depression and the Roaring Twenties, pointing out the economic disparities. The discussion also delves into the evolution of homelessness from the speaker's early experiences in a smaller town to the changes observed in San Francisco in the mid-1980s. Thank you for tuning in! If you are digging what I am doing, and picking up what I'm putting down, please share the podcast on social media and with friends. Reviews are greatly appreciated. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Links to my Merch and more of my content below Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-another-thing-with-dave/id1498443271 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1HLX3dqSQgeWZNXVZ1Z4EC?
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