Give Me Shelter

Give Me Shelter

Every day we see more tents under bridges, more families living out of their cars. While the problems seem insurmountable, the solutions are simpler than you think. We share the real stories and the real solutions of homelessness… what works, what doesn’t, and how communities like ours can do better. This is… Give Me Shelter.

Episodes

June 23, 2026 26 mins

In this episode I discuss the realities of several myths related to homelessness:

Laziness causes homelessness

Why don't they just get a job?

Homelessness is caused by substance use

Homelessness is due to mental illness Homeless people are dangerous

I also discuss the importance of distinguishing the differences between individual factors and systemic factors of homelessness.

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Dr Hannah Bujak shares her experiences providing medical care to our unsheltered neighbors.

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In this episode Dr. Hannah Bujak describes her experiences in providing medical care to our unsheltered neighbors.

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In this episode I am joined by Times Free Press reporter Siena Duncan to discuss the need to increase shelter capacity in Chattanooga

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April 28, 2026 43 mins

ROC's Kacy West discusses the harsh realities of those who live unsheltered.

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In this episode I interview peer support specialist Marth Meeks about how peer support is a difference maker in rehousing people.

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In this episode, Lindsey Krinks and I will be discussing local and national legal trends impacting those experiencing homlessness

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In this episode, Lindsey Krinks of Open Table Nashville will help us understand the national and local trend of laws against our most vulnerable neighbors, and how these laws actually exacerbate out homlessness epidemic.

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In this episode I interview Dr. Traci Hefner about ways in which organizations can help individuals experiencing homelessness develop financial self-sufficiency.

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February 17, 2026 24 mins

In this episode I interview Dr. Traci Hefner about ways in which organizations can help individuals experiencing homelessness develop financial self-sufficiency.

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February 3, 2026 23 mins

In this episode we will discuss Pierre Bourdieu's concept of capitol as it relates to homelessness.

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January 20, 2026 36 mins

In this episode I continue my interview outreach worker Joe Bracket on the realities of living unsheltered.

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January 6, 2026 28 mins

In this episode we will explore how changes at the federal government will impact the fight against homelessness.

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In this episode we will explore what shelter options work and why.

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December 9, 2025 36 mins

In this episode I interview outreach worker Joe Bracket on the realities of living unsheltered.

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November 25, 2025 36 mins

This episode is a collection of things I have learned about homelessness. Topics range from mental illness, substance use, timely interventions and the impact of losing hope.

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This episode explores the concept of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and it's relationship to the hardships and challenges facing our unhoused neighbors. We discuss two case studies and explore the benefits and shortcomings of the Housing First strategy.

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October 28, 2025 31 mins

This episode explores how we think, feel and understand our national homeless crisis.  We explore how bias, knowledge gaps, and our emotions either inform our understanding of the problem or corrupt our ability to consider effective and progressive solutions.

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October 14, 2025 29 mins

This episode explores how changes in the US housing market have impacted our current national homeless crisis.  We explore challenges to obtaining affordable housing, what affordable housing means, current incentives and levers to creating sufficient housing supply, and progressive solutions to curb the growing problem of homelessness.

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September 4, 2025 2 mins

Every day we see more tents under bridges, more families living out of their cars. While the problems seem insurmountable, the solutions are simpler than you think.

We share the real stories and the real solutions of homelessness… what works, what doesn’t, and how communities like ours can do better. 

I’m Baron King, and this is… Give Me Shelter.

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