In this episode of the RedTape Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker Misha Clyder, creator of the documentary Streets of Plenty, to talk about one of the most pressing issues facing Canadian cities today — homelessness.

Years ago, Misha conducted a powerful social experiment by living on the streets of Vancouver for 30 days with no money. His goal was to understand the reality of homelessness from the inside. What he experienced changed his perspective on poverty, survival, and the systems that shape life for people living without stable housing.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What it's really like to survive on the streets
 • Misconceptions about homelessness
 • Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and its challenges
 • The impact of housing affordability in Canada
 • Mental health, addiction, and social policy
 • Why public perception of homelessness matters

Through firsthand stories and honest reflections, this episode sheds light on a crisis that continues to affect communities across Canada.

If you care about housing, policy, or understanding the human side of social issues, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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