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Black Mirror Season 7 28:30

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We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & showrunner Charlie Brooker! SPOILER ALERT: We're talking about the new season in detail and revealing key plot points. If you haven't watched yet, and you don't want to know what happens, turn back now! You can watch all seven seasons of Black Mirror now in your personalized virtual theater . Follow Netflix Podcasts and read more about Black Mirror on Tudum.com .…

Homeless Unfiltered by Invisible People

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Welcome to the Homeless Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by Mark Horvath—the most raw, unfiltered podcast on homelessness you'll find. Get ready for real stories from people with lived and living experiences of homelessness, along with eye-opening insights from service providers, policymakers, and advocates. We dive deep into the hard truths, exposing both wins and failures in the fight against homelessness. This podcast will challenge you, inspire action, and spark change. Tune in and learn how to be part of the solution for positive change!

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Why Warehousing Homeless People Doesn’t Work—And What Does 32:24

2 päivää sitten32:24

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If we want to end homelessness, we must fix the system meant to help—starting with our shelters . In this podcast episode, we speak with Sandra Clarkson, CEO of Calgary Drop-In Centre, and James Hughes, CEO of the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal—two of Canada’s largest and oldest homeless service providers. They share how their organizations are breaking away from the outdated model of warehousing people and instead embracing low-barrier, housing-focused care. It’s not about just giving people a bed—it’s about creating a pathway home.…

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6 Overdoses to Saving Lives: A Story of Harm Reduction and Hope 33:18

10 päivää sitten33:18

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Guy Felicella survived six overdoses and spent 20 years in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside battling addiction and homelessness. Now he’s saving lives. In this powerful episode, Guy shares how trauma, undiagnosed ADHD, and a toxic drug supply nearly killed him—and how harm reduction and housing gave him a second chance. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why traditional approaches to addiction often fail, how stigma fuels overdose deaths, and what actually works to save lives. Whether you're in recovery, know someone who is, or care about solutions to addiction and homelessness, Guy’s story will challenge what you thought you knew—and leave you with hope.…

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Thrown Out, Left Behind: The Hidden Crisis Facing 2SLGBTQ+ Homeless Youth 32:03

16 päivää sitten32:03

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What happens when home isn’t safe—and the shelter system isn’t either? Dr. Alex Abramovich is a Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, and Canada Research Chair in 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness and Mental Health. For over 15 years, he’s been a leading voice fighting to end the systemic failures that leave queer and trans youth with nowhere to turn. In this powerful episode, Dr. Abramovich shares what he's learned from years of research—and lived experience—about hidden homelessness, family rejection, and the urgent need for inclusive housing and mental health services. He also talks about empowering youth through film and storytelling, and what it really takes to make change. If you care about homeless youth, mental health, or making sure no one is left behind, this episode is essential.…

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Fires, Rising Rents, and Homelessness: LA Is in Crisis. How Do We Fix It? 45:22

25 päivää sitten45:22

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath joins us to break down the perfect storm hitting LA: devastating fires, rising rents, and a worsening homelessness crisis. In this unfiltered conversation, we dig into the systemic failures, political roadblocks, and policy gaps that are fueling displacement across the region. We talk about how the county is responding to disaster displacement, why prevention is key, and the broken bureaucracies that leave beds sitting empty while people sleep on the streets. Horvath shares why she led the push to declare a state of emergency in LA County—and how it’s helping cut red tape to speed up real solutions. She also talks candidly about her time on the LAHSA commission, calling the agency “fundamentally broken” and describing how it’s grown into something “almost unmanageable.” To understand what’s really happening in Los Angeles—and what we must do next to fix it—listen now.…

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This City Cut Homelessness by 30%—Here’s How 29:29

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Most cities talk about ending homelessness. St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, is actually doing it. This year alone, they’ve reduced chronic homelessness by 30% —and in this episode, we sit down with Danielle Neilson , Manager of Housing Stability Services, to break down exactly how they’re making it happen. From libraries offering safe sleep spaces to businesses stepping up , St. Thomas is proving that real solutions require a whole community. Danielle reveals how their low-barrier shelters , Housing First strategy , and Built for Zero Canada partnership are creating lasting change. Plus, she shares the biggest mistakes most cities make when addressing homelessness. 🔹 What’s working in St. Thomas—and why other cities should take notes 🔹 How political will and community buy-in are changing lives 🔹 The unexpected ways libraries, businesses, and police are stepping up 🔹 Why criminalization and NIMBY resistance are making things worse 🔹 The truth about “ending” vs. “functionally ending” homelessness 📺 WATCH on YouTube or 🎧 LISTEN wherever you get your podcasts to learn what every city should be doing to solve homelessness. This is an episode you can’t afford to miss!…

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I Never Went to Jail for Being in a Gang—But I Did for Being Homeless 31:52

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Former gang member Curtis Howard spent 30 years cycling between homelessness and incarceration, not because of gang activity, but because the system punishes people for being poor. From parole violations to survival crimes, Curtis exposes how the criminal justice system traps homeless people in an endless cycle—and why it was easier to leave gang life than to escape homelessness. Now an advocate and nonprofit founder, Curtis is fighting to change the system. In this powerful conversation, he reveals: 🔹 How homelessness, not gangs, led to his arrests 🔹 Why parole conditions keep people stuck on the streets 🔹 The truth about why people struggle to exit homelessness 🔹 Real solutions that actually work This is a raw, eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. Watch or listen now. Special thanks to the Regional Task Force on Homelessness in San Diego…

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Trump’s Homeless Disaster Is Coming—How Bad Will It Get? 49:53

6 weeks sitten49:53

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🚨 A homelessness disaster is coming. With Trump’s potential return, the landscape of homelessness policy is shifting in dangerous ways—internment camps, criminalization, forced treatment, and mass funding cuts are on the table. In this episode, Iain De Jong joins us to unpack the terrifying policies taking shape under Project 2025, why homelessness services are in extreme crisis, and how misinformation is being weaponized to reshape public perception. 💡 What’s the real plan behind the right-wing push to criminalize homelessness? How do we fight back against coordinated attacks on evidence-based solutions? And how can we prepare for what’s coming? 🎧 Listen now—because if we don’t act, things will get much, much worse…

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The Smarter Way to End Homelessness—And Why It Works 37:54

8 weeks sitten37:54

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Is homelessness truly solvable ? Rosanne Haggerty believes it is—and she has the data to prove it. As the founder and CEO of Community Solutions , Rosanne has spent decades pioneering game-changing strategies that are transforming how cities tackle homelessness. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Why traditional approaches have failed—and what actually works ✅ The groundbreaking "Built for Zero" model that's ending homelessness in cities worldwide ✅ How collaboration, data, and smarter systems can permanently solve this crisis With 143 U.S. communities and counting proving that homelessness can be solved, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who cares about real solutions. 🚨 The public has been told that homelessness is inevitable—this episode exposes why that’s a lie. Listen now and find out how we can end homelessness for good. 👉 Watch, listen, and support at https://invisiblepeople.tv/donate Click here 👉 to watch our documentary on Hennepin County, a Built For Zero community.…

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From Progress to Crisis: What Went Wrong & How Canada Can Fix It 37:35

9 weeks sitten37:35

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Canada was making real progress on homelessness—so what happened? In this episode, we sit down with Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness , to uncover how a growing housing crisis, failed policies, and rising costs have pushed more people onto the streets than ever before. We dive deep into: ✔ What went wrong —and why homelessness is skyrocketing across Canada 🏠 The role of government action (or inaction) in fueling the crisis 🚔 The truth about criminalization —does arresting homeless people solve anything? 🔑 Real solutions that Canada can implement right now to turn things around But this conversation isn’t just about Canada—it’s a learning experience for any country facing rising homelessness. The causes and solutions apply worldwide, and understanding what’s happening in Canada can help shape better policies everywhere. This is a must-watch conversation for anyone who cares about fixing homelessness, improving housing policy, and creating real change. The crisis is here—but so are the solutions. 📺 Watch now and learn how we can fix this before it’s too late. 👉 Watch, listen, and support Invisible People…

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Giving Booze to Alcoholics: Managed Alcohol Programs Work 33:05

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For people with severe alcohol addiction, providing alcohol isn’t controversial—it’s life-saving. In this powerful episode, we explore Managed Alcohol Programs (MAPs)—facilities that provide medically supervised alcohol to people with chronic alcoholism as part of a proven harm reduction strategy. Joining us are Adrienne Sesiakin and Christal Brownlee from Shepherds of Good Hope in Ottawa, Canada, who share how these programs reduce hospital visits, save taxpayer money, and most importantly, restore dignity, stability, and health to people society has written off. This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about harm reduction, addiction, homelessness, and the evidence-based approaches that work. Whether you’re familiar with harm reduction or hearing about MAPs for the first time, this episode will challenge common assumptions and reveal why this approach is a viable solution to alcohol addiction. Listen with an open mind. To prevent and solve homelessness, we need recovery, harm reduction, and housing. It’s not one solution—it’s all of them working together. 👉 Watch, listen, and support at https://invisiblepeople.tv/donate…

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Why People Stopped Caring About Homelessness—And How to Fix It 43:47

12 weeks sitten43:47

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Public empathy toward homelessness is fading fast—so what now? In this eye-opening episode, Iain De Jong returns to discuss why people have stopped caring about homelessness and why traditional messaging is failing to connect with the public. As frustration and misinformation grow, many are turning to criminalization instead of real solutions. We explore the critical mistakes being made in advocacy, the misconceptions fueling public anger, and what needs to change to create lasting impact. This conversation is packed with insights on how to shift the narrative and drive real change in the fight against homelessness. If you care about finding solutions that work, this is an episode you can't miss. Iain's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCHRjX_mYGDF7D-58XSNgWrA Finland Solved Homelessness: Here's How (Spoiler: It's More Than Housing First) https://youtu.be/0jt_6PBnCJE?si=eNAitzEIz_3LbYQG 👉 Watch, listen, and support at https://invisiblepeople.tv/donate…

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Don’t Be Afraid of Authenticity: Messaging Homelessness in a Polarized World 37:07

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In a world filled with soundbites and spin, authenticity isn’t just a strategy—it’s a necessity. In this eye-opening episode, Marisol Bello, Executive Director of the Housing Narrative Lab; Thomas Murphy, Vice President of Communications at the National Alliance to End Homelessness; and Tamera Kohler, CEO of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, share how honest, transparent messaging can break through the noise and combat the harmful rhetoric surrounding homelessness. From addressing the public’s frustration and redirecting blame toward the real systemic issues, to navigating political pressures and amplifying stories of lived experience, this conversation dives deep into the power of real talk. The guests also discuss the pitfalls of sugarcoating and how vulnerable, data-backed storytelling can build public trust and shift the focus from fear and stereotypes to solutions. If you're tired of surface-level narratives and want to understand how to communicate homelessness with impact and empathy, this episode is a must-listen. 👉 Watch, listen, and support at invisiblepeople.tv/donate Executive producer: Mark Horvath Producer/editor/cinematographer: Alex GasawayAssociate producer: Erin McGinnisCreated by: Alex Gasaway and Erin McGinnis…

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This Can’t Be My End – From Addiction to Leadership 36:05

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Kris Freed’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From a privileged upbringing to battling addiction, surviving incarceration, and experiencing homelessness, Kris’s story could have ended many times—but it didn’t. Instead, she climbed out of the darkest moments of her life and became a leader dedicated to changing the way we approach homelessness. In this episode, Kris shares her powerful story of resilience, the lessons she learned along the way, and how she’s using her lived experience to lead change and help others find their way home. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to turn pain into purpose, this conversation will inspire you. 👉 Watch, listen, and support at invisiblepeople.tv/donate Executive producer: Mark Horvath Producer/editor/cinematographer: Alex GasawayAssociate producer: Erin McGinnisCreated by: Alex Gasaway and Erin McGinnis Visit Invisible People’s website Click here to support our important work Sign up for bi-weekly news highlights Invisible People’s Social Media: YouTube X(Twitter) Instagram Facebook TikTok Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change, and thoughtful dialogue around poverty and homelessness.…

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Dead Addicts Don’t Recover: Why Kensington Needs Harm Reduction 38:10

15 weeks sitten38:10

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In Kensington, Philadelphia, the largest open-air drug market on the East Coast, people are caught in a relentless cycle of survival. "Dead addicts don’t recover"—a stark reminder of the urgent need for harm reduction. In this episode, we speak with Kate Perch, Lead Program Officer for Housing and Harm Reduction at Prevention Point, to reveal the real stories behind the stigma and sensationalism surrounding Kensington. Kate explains how harm reduction offers a path to safety and recovery, why housing must be part of the solution, and how criminalization only deepens the crisis. We also discuss the impact of recent crackdowns on harm reduction services and what it means for the future of the community. Plus, click here to watch our latest documentary showcasing Prevention Point's crucial work and see why harm reduction is the key to change in Kensington. 👉 Watch, listen, and support at invisiblepeople.tv/donate Executive producer: Mark Horvath Producer/editor/cinematographer: Alex GasawayAssociate producer: Erin McGinnisCreated by: Alex Gasaway and Erin McGinnis Visit Invisible People’s website Click here to support our important work Sign up for bi-weekly news highlights Invisible People’s Social Media: YouTube X(Twitter) Instagram Facebook TikTok Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change, and thoughtful dialogue around poverty and homelessness.…

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We’re Not Solving Homelessness: Businessman Explains 45:37

17 weeks sitten45:37

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Sometimes, we don’t see what’s right in front of us. It takes an outsider’s perspective to reveal the hard truths we’re missing. Retired businessman Michael McConnell brings his unfiltered views to the conversation on homelessness, exposing why our current strategies are failing and why change remains so elusive. With a fresh lens and brutal honesty, Michael calls out the lies we tell ourselves, the systemic failures, and the ineffective solutions keeping us stuck.This episode challenges us to accept reality: in 40 years, we haven’t even come close to solving homelessness. It’s time to see the world as it really is, fix our broken systems, and prevent more people from dying on the streets. Visit InvisiblePeople.tv to learn more about homelessness and support our important work.…

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