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Jun 2024
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155. Homelessness is a Housing Problem w...

VIKRAM PRAKASH
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Today we are joined by Gregg Colburn who co-wrote “Homelessness is a Housing Problem”. Colburn also shares with us his findings about causes of homelessness, his views on the situation, and some solutions that could remove the problem.

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