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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2025 · 48 MIN

Homelessness, Housing, and Hard Truths: A Candid Talk with MCSA’s Emily Harvey

from Discover Muscatine plus Two Chicks and A Chris · host Discover Muscatine

Muscatine is still standing, which means Two Chicks and a Chris are back to talk about it! This week, we’re tackling a topic that’s a little heavier than Chris’ usual popcorn intake—homelessness in Muscatine. But don’t worry, we kick things off with some classic banter, questionable opinions, and a few jokes at Danny’s expense before diving into the big conversation.We’re joined by Emily Harvey, Executive Director of MCSA, who’s here to break down:🔹 Whether Muscatine is really a “magnet” for homelessness (or if that’s just a rumor)🔹 How MCSA is keeping families in their homes with rent assistance programs🔹 The brand-new 21-unit permanent supportive housing project—what it means & who it helps🔹 The real cost of homelessness on businesses, law enforcement, and hospitals🔹 If we’re solving the problem or just making Muscatine a “homeless haven”And because no episode is complete without a little local controversy, we also debate:🚗 Back-in parking—who thought this was a good idea?🔄 Roundabouts—efficient traffic flow or public enemy #1?Come for the laughs, stay for the hard-hitting conversation, and leave with some new perspectives on Muscatine’s biggest challenges.🎧 Listen now and subscribe—because we’re not running out of things to talk about anytime soon!

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Muscatine is still standing, which means Two Chicks and a Chris are back to talk about it! This week, we’re tackling a topic that’s a little heavier than Chris’ usual popcorn intake—homelessness in Muscatine. But don’t worry, we kick things off with...

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