A Veteran’s Struggle: Homelessness and the Fight for Change

Despite spending $20 billion annually, America’s homelessness crisis persists. Hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome explore systemic failures with guest Kara Candage, an army veteran and ER nurse who lived in her car with her child. They critique the VA’s inadequacy, unpack the mental health and addiction crises, and propose bold solutions like tiny homes and structured outpatient care. Kara’s ER insights reveal the urgent need for reform.Timestamps(00:00) Unveiling the Crisis: Why $20 Billion Isn’t Enough(06:29) Should Homelessness Be Illegal? A Bold Debate(10:50) Therapy’s Role: Inpatient vs. Outpatient(11:41) Hidden Struggles: Revealing Homelessness to Instructors(13:40) ER Realities: The Cost of Frequent Flyers(14:42) Shelters and Addiction: A Broken System(15:55) The Hidden Cost: Emergency Room Bills Pile UpConnect📸 Instagram – Kara Candage