Solving America's Problems

From Litter to Leadership: Lessons in Systemic Change for Homelessness


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America shamed litterbugs into extinction—can we do the same for homelessness? This episode explores how public campaigns and bold leadership, like Singapore’s 60-year transformation, could inspire systemic change. With homelessness costing $80 billion annually, hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome push for coordinated resources, community focus, and political will. Discover why fixing homelessness starts with society saying, “This is unacceptable.”

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  • (00:00) Intro: Public Shaming and Systemic Solutions
  • (00:25) The True Cost: $80 Billion and Counting
  • (05:01) Identity Shifts: How America Stopped Littering
  • (12:57) Singapore’s Success: A Blueprint for Change

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Solving America's ProblemsBy Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley

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