The Homeless Crisis in America: Why It’s So Hard to Help and What We’re Missing with Sean Cononie.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sean Cononie, a long-time homelessness advocate and shelter operator who has spent over 40 years working directly with people experiencing homelessness across the United States.Sean shares frontline insight into why homelessness persists, why support systems often struggle to create lasting change, and the real challenges faced by shelters, hospitals, and communities. We also explore common misconceptions about homelessness, including why many people misunderstand the lived reality of those on the streets.