Homelessness
From Addiction to Success: Dylan Gibson’s Transformation at The Other Side Academy
How one man transformed from a hardened life of a homeless, heroin-addicted criminal to becoming a strong, self-reliant construction manager.
Public Homeless Campers in Salt Lake City Will Be Seeing More Police Presence
Public camping on the Jordan River Parkway Trail in Salt Lake City has become a contentious issue, balancing the needs of homeless individuals with the preservation of public space. Despite…
The Homeless Solutions Utah. Who Gets the Funding?
Discover why the most successful homeless programs, like TOSA, are achieving incredible 90% recovery rates without a dime of government funding. Learn about the controversial approaches that outshine state-funded efforts…
Affordable Housing in Utah is Increasingly Out of Reach
Affordable housing no longer exists in Utah unless you are sleeping outside or live in government-subsidized housing. The average home in Utah now sells for well over $500K, making ownership…
Who is Getting Rich From Failed Homeless Housing in Utah?
Why is no one asking questions about the sale of the property on North Temple and Redwood Road to the Larry H. Miller Company for their Power District? The original…
Are Low Income Apartments in Downtown Salt Lake Deteriorating?
On today’s top 5, are low income apartments in downtown Salt Lake are deteriorating, videos of Pauline Downs reveal.
What Candice McCray’s Death Says About The Unsheltered Situation in SLC
With temperatures freezing cold last winter many passed away including Candice McCray, but what actually happened?
Mid City Salon Owner Teresa Bowman Leaves Downtown SLC Due To Public Masturbaters
Salt Lake City’s downtown is beloved by locals, but is the homeless problem ruining downtown? Are businesses moving out of Main Street because they don’t feel safe?
Don Voigt AKA “The First Cowboy” Spoke Out Against Mayor Mendenhall in Press Conference
Don Voigt “The First Cowboy” spoke out against Mayor Mendenhall in press conference discussing a new temporary homeless shelter offering an additional 50 units.
Salt Lake City Plans Temporary Shelter to Combat Growing Homelessness Issue
Mayor Mendenhall announced a temporary shelter with 50 pod units at 300 South and 600 West. It appears to be a stop-gap measure.
Does A Homeless Industrial Complex Exist in Utah? New Numbers and Data Point to Facts
“The Homeless Industrial Complex” is a term used by some within the system, and lawmakers who criticize the spending with very little scrutiny over return on investment, or even a…
More than a Dozen Tenants Have Died at the Magnolia Apartments
Two sources at the Magnolia Apartments, claim they were heralded as being a “safe, housing-first, community.” But the $16.4 million facility with 54 units has become much different than the…
No Camping Laws Along the Jordan River have Been Difficult to Enforce.
The Jordan River in Utah is home to many homeless people. Although there are signs indicating that it’s illegal.
Mental Health Crisis Causing Many to Become Homeless
Homelessness is a detrimental problem in Utah, and we’ve had many different guests on the podcast discuss this.
The INN Between: A Model for Compassionate Homeless Care
Jillian Olmsted discusses The INN Between and the challenges of providing homeless the best affordable care.
Candid Conversation with Mayoral Candidate, Angel Castillo
Angel Castillo, an Ogden mayoral candidate, is introduced as someone with a plan to address the lack of affordable housing for working-class residents.