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"Housing First" has been the preferred approach to tackling homelessness in recent years. It involves getting people into housing quickly with as few hurdles as possible. But even though Housing First shows promise for keeping people housed, the model is facing challenges. We discuss the latest.Plus, a new set of California state laws took effect at the start of 2026, covering everything from artificial intelligence to health. We break down what you should know about the new legislation.Then, we dive into the science and psychology of New Year's resolutions — why we often break them, and how to make them more sustainable. Guests:Blake Nelson, homelessness reporter, The San Diego Union-TribuneKristen Hwang, health reporter, CalMattersKhari Johnson, technology reporter, CalMattersRiley Arthur, web producer, KPBS
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"Housing First" has been the preferred approach to tackling homelessness in recent years. It involves getting people into housing quickly with as few hurdles as possible. But even though Housing First shows promise for keeping people housed, the model is facing challenges. We discuss the latest.Plus, a new set of California state laws took effect at the start of 2026, covering everything from artificial intelligence to health. We break down what you should know about the new legislation.Then, we dive into the science and psychology of New Year's resolutions — why we often break them, and how to make them more sustainable. Guests:Blake Nelson, homelessness reporter, The San Diego Union-TribuneKristen Hwang, health reporter, CalMattersKhari Johnson, technology reporter, CalMattersRiley Arthur, web producer, KPBS

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