PODCASTS TO LISTEN TO

This is a podcast that is produced by Bay Area visual artist Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, formerly incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. The podcast looks at the prison system through the lives of those involved in it. Some episodes look at circumstances that led individuals to end up in prison, while others explore life inside. Yet others focus on the challenges former inmates face once they’ve been released—including not having a place to call home. Difficult, honest, and often funny, Ear Hustle provides a nuanced view of our Prison System, inside and out.

Are homelessness, and affordable housing in Arizona connected? Housing in the Phoenix area has become hard to afford. However, it's often the institutional barriers that keep people homeless. UnSheltered and UnAffordable podcasts explore the obstacles that can make surviving and thriving in the Valley a challenge.

Why is it so expensive to live in California? And what can the state do about it? CALmatters’ data and housing reporter Matt Levin and Los Angeles Times housing reporter Liam Dillon chat about the latest developments in California housing policy and interview a key housing newsmaker.

Homelessness on the West Coast is rising to crisis levels at a time of historic economic growth and prosperity. Why? KNKX Public Radio and The Seattle Times' Project Homeless spent one year in a city that's grappling with homelessness. What's it like to live outside for months on end? What's it like when tents come to your neighborhood? What new solutions can city leaders find? This is Outsiders.

A view into the everyday events, and insights of a Homeless individual in today's society from a first hand perspective. Entirely hosted and co-hosted by people who are in society s eyes down and out. Are they ?? Find out what it's really like on our side of the street. This is as real as I can bring it to you unscripted street life reality, street life from those who live it. Our personal perspective. Do the homeless have a voice, they do now, this is that voice are those who wander lost? You may be surprised!

Season 2 of this true crime Podcast looks into the investigation of a double homicide that took place in The Jungle, a large homeless encampment in Seattle. Somebody Somewhere talks about the politics surrounding the case, the type of media attention it garnered based on the victims being homeless, and how prosecutors did or didn’t take seriously the accounts of the victims or witnesses because of who they were.

Homeless in San Diego: Real People, Real Stories, is a podcast created by Interfaith Community Services, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization located in North San Diego County. Hosted by Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, each episode features a local professional's perspective on the issue of homelessness, as well as shares the real story of an individual or family who has experienced homelessness in San Diego.

Groundswell is a charity that exists to enable people who are homeless to create solutions and move out of homelessness for the benefit of our whole society. The experience of homelessness is core to everything we do. Our podcasts link to various pieces of research and journalism we have done, all led by people who have themselves been homeless. The episodes explore specific issues relating to the experience of homelessness, using real stories.

City Journal’s 10 Blocks, a weekly podcast hosted by editor Brian C. Anderson, features discussions on urban policy and culture with City Journal editors, contributors, and special guests. Forthcoming episodes will be devoted to topics such as: predictive policing, the Bronx renaissance, reform of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, homelessness in Portland, Oregon, and more. City Journal is a quarterly print and regular online magazine published by the Manhattan Institute.

Mental Health Association Oklahoma created The Mental Health Download podcast to share stories each week about mental illness, homelessness, incarceration and suicide, and how each can impact our lives in a profound way. Mental health affects everyone, yet the social stigma attached to mental health issues keeps so many of our family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors silent. Why are we so afraid to talk about these issues? Each week, our host Matt Gleason invites guests to share how mental illness, suicide, homelessness and incarceration have affected their work or lives.

“Stories From Skid Row” gives listeners an opportunity to hear first-hand testimonies from those who are experiencing homelessness, as well as staff and friends of Union Rescue Mission. These episodes provide a glimpse into the issues surrounding homelessness and the work being done to combat this serious problem in Los Angeles.

Critical and timely topics focused on equity, homelessness, substance use, mental health, and trauma. Jeff Olivet, Kristen Paquette, and Regina Cannon of C4 Innovations interview health and human service experts, researchers, and advocates. Conversations explore how we can adapt our systems to the rapidly changing landscape of social services. For more information visit c4innovates.com.

Ex-homeless comedian, Kara Birrell, and guests cover topics surrounding the homelessness crisis in America – including the role systemic racism plays in homelessness, what organizations across the country are doing to eradicate this problem, and the Housing First solution to ending this crisis.

Dwellings is a podcast from the City of San José Housing Department, where we discuss ending homelessness, building affordable housing, and housing policy at the City and State level with local experts in the field. Theme music: “Speed City,” composed and performed by Etienne Charles, courtesy of San Jose Jazz.

Connecting community. Sharing ideas. Finding solutions. The Holistic Housing Podcast brings together thought leaders, policy makers and program implementers across the affordable housing, community development and economic development field. Guests discuss their experiences and solutions on topics like gentrification, workforce development, homelessness, urban revitalization, sustainability, placemaking, the American Dream and so much more. Through these conversations, we illustrate how housing affects quality of life and in turn, every individual’s ability to lead a successful life.

Mental Insights is a conversation aimed in understanding all sides of mental health, addiction recovery and homelessness. Each interview will include a personal story or expert within one of these fields. The goal is to promote awareness, guidance and support for anyone who is affected by these challenges.