cover of episode U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024

U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024

2024/12/27
logo of podcast PBS News Hour - Segments

PBS News Hour - Segments

Frequently requested episodes will be transcribed first

Shownotes Transcript

Homelessness in America reached record-high numbers in 2024. A government report shows that in January, people experiencing homelessness shot up by 18 percent to roughly 770,000. The annual survey pointed to economic problems like rising housing costs and a migrant influx in some cities. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Shaun Donovan, former secretary of Housing and Urban Development. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders