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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: Spokane’s Housing First Debate: Does It Really Work?
Description: Spokane is at the center of a heated debate over homelessness and the future of the Housing First model. Advocates point to strong results—stable housing, better health outcomes, and reduced emergency costs—while critics argue for shifting toward treatment-first policies in line with new federal directives.