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The First Podcast

The First Podcast

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  • 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report: Key Takeaways and Trends

    2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report: Key Takeaways and Trends
    Nov 22 2024
    The Bipartisan Policy Center's blog post analyzes the 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, revealing a record-high number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the U.S. The report attributes this increase to a confluence of factors, including the expiration of pandemic-era support programs and a worsening housing affordability crisis. The data shows increases across various demographics and geographic locations, with a disproportionate impact on unsheltered individuals and specific cities like New York and Los Angeles. Despite increased shelter capacity, a significant shortfall remains, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive policy solutions. The report emphasizes the interconnectedness of homelessness with housing market dynamics and suggests that past policy interventions offer valuable lessons for future strategies.
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    13 mins
  • Trump's Election Conspiracy Theories

    Trump's Election Conspiracy Theories
    Nov 22 2024
    This article from The Week examines Donald Trump's persistent promotion of election conspiracy theories. It traces these claims back to the 2016 election, highlighting their escalation in 2020 and their continued presence in the 2024 campaign. The piece emphasizes the lack of credible evidence supporting these allegations and their impact on public trust in elections. The article also notes the significant financial consequences of some of these accusations, such as the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit. The author highlights the potential for post-election instability due to widespread belief in the false claims among Republicans.
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    14 mins
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