Despite city plans and the efforts of nonprofits, thousands of residents remain unhoused across the state.
This episode brings together reporters from Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction to examine the challenges and potential solutions.
The discussion begins with Denver7’s Russell Haythorn, who has covered Denver’s housing crisis extensively, including the city’s high-profile policies and a visit to Houston to explore their approach to homelessness. CPR’s Western Slope reporter, Stina Sieg, joins from Grand Junction, where the city struggles with a high per capita unhoused population and limited access to basic services. Noel Black, with the Colorado Springs Independent, talks about the intersection of housing insecurity and substance abuse.
Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs on Local3 on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
