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When the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. many of us were told to “shelter in place” in order to minimize the spread of disease. But, for a lot of people who are forced to live on the street, it’s not possible to just close the door and retreat into safety. Today’s show is about homelessness. We start by following two women as they undergo several evictions, even though they’re already living in encampments. And we talk about the impact these ongoing displacements have on their mental and physical health. Then, we take a look at how homeless communities are dealing with COVID-19 and finally, we talk about market forces in the housing crisis and how to fight for “the right to housing.”
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Featuring: Credits: Making Contact Staff:
Music Credit:
Blue Dot Sessions – Kirkus – Architect – Music for Video – 2019
Blue Dot Sessions – Gambrel- Architect – Music for Video – 2019
Blue Dot Sessions – Li Fonte- Architect – Music for Video – 2019
Blue Dot Sessions – Curiously and Curiously – Calumet – Music for Video – 2019
Soft and Furious – Superconnected Sleep – The Merfolk I Should Turn to Be – 2017
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