Can all of LA's homeless people be housed by Thanksgiving?

Feb. 15, 2018

Los Angeles is the homeless capital of the country. Now a controversial activist is trying to spur public officials to act faster. Michael Weinstein of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation is buying motels to house homeless people.

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Credits

Guest:

Michael Weinstein - President, AIDS Healthcare Foundation - @Michael_AHF

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or

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