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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 27 MIN

Homeless Shelters Rife With Chaos, Assaults, Scandals – and Little Accountability

from Political Breakdown · host KQED

Emergency shelters are often the first stop for unhoused people living on the streets. But a new investigation by CalMatters found shelters are unsafe and unsuccessful at getting residents into permanent housing. Their comprehensive review of shelter performance found a system often mired in chaos and scandals. Lead reporter Lauren Hepler joins Scott and Marisa to talk about what they found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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