AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s housing efforts failed Skid Row residents

Nov. 21, 2023 Los Angeles

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is one of the biggest landlords on Skid Row. A report from the LA Times has revealed squalid and dangerous living conditions.

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Credits

Guest:

Liam Dillon - LA Times reporter - @dillonliam

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Sara Singer Schiff

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