Things You Didn't Know You Wanna Know That You Should Know
'Things You Didn't Know You Wanna Know that You Should Know,' (or 'Things' for short) examines and explores some of the hottest and most relevant current topics and issues that affect our lives. We feature a new issue each month---one that our listeners help to select. We take a look at the facts of each issue, honest and straightforward, so you are better informed with a clearer understanding of each issue when it counts. Each episode will also contain bonus content to give listeners news and information in a fun and unique way.
Episodes
20 episodes
The Fat Lady is Startin' to Sing
Wow. They say it isn't over til the fat lady sings. Well, can you hear her? Yep, that's her voice in the background. So get ready. Yes, folks...this is our final episode. You'll have to listen to find out why. But it's a tough one. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:09
Things Twelve: Can AI Solve Homelessness?
There's a brand-new kind of technology invading our world, and it is here to stay. We keep hearing about the potentially catastrophic outcomes we might realize from AI (artificial intelligence), but what about the potential for incredibly remar...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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38:38
Things Eleven: Finding the Road to Home
In this episode, we continue our exploration of the homelessness crisis, looking at a variety of initiatives taking place---including President Biden's new, aggressive plan to reduce homelessness by 25% in 2025. Is it even possible? Our feature...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:29
Things Ten: You Can Never Go Home--Or Can You?
We travel back to our original roots and the days when we were called 'The Invisibles: The Homeless Podcast," as we revisit the topic of homelessness in America. What progress have we made? What are the biggest successes and failures in the fig...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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44:04
Things Nine: DACA 2.0
We're re-visiting a topic from last year that affects the lives of roughly one million people in the USA---because it's important for every American to know what's at stake. The future of DACA hangs in the balance, awaiting a decision from the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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36:55
Things Eight: Bullying in America
It is a problem that has been plaguing our culture since civilization began, and we are still struggling with its effects. Today, the question many are asking is if there is a correlation between bullying and mass shooting in America. We examin...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:48
Things Seven: CareGiving It Your Best Shot
Humans are living and working longer than ever before. Our parents have a much better chance of living well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. But the Golden Years aren't so golden for many seniors who are barely scraping by. Their retireme...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:05:25
Things Six: The Fine Line Between Guns and Mental Health
Should we blame gun violence on mental illness? That's the question we examine in this episode of 'Things.' After instances of mass violence, in particular school shootings, mental illness is often identified as—or assumed to be—a root ca...
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56:39
Things Five: The Great Divide
We are all aware othe growing political divisiveness that surrounds us. Not since the Civil War have we felt quite so divided. How did we get here? How do we make it better? We decided to explore ways we can come together once again and l...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:08
Things Four: DACA and the DREAMers (no, it's not a band)
There are more than one million people living in the USA who desperately want to stay here but may not be allowed to. They weren't born here, but America is the only home they've ever known. They were raised here, went to school here, made frie...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:59
Things Three: PART 2 - The War on Publik Edjukashun
In this episode, we continue our dialogue on the problems plaguing our public education system. We feature a guest panel of expert educators from varying corners of the profession, each who offers their insight and perspectives on a variety of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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57:27
Things Two: The War on Public Education
There is a war raging in America right now, and there are no signs it's going to end anytime soon. It's a war on public education, and it is affecting an institution that is already struggling with a national teacher shortage that is at crisis ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:10
Things One: Into the Mind of a Killer
We have the unique opportunity to talk with someone who experienced extreme emotional trauma after years of being bullied and ridiculed---not only in school, but also at home by members of his own family. His trauma went untreated. Trying to na...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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50:18
Invisibles Seven: Special Pride Episode
It's our special Pride episode!!! For Pride month, we honor the LGBTQ individuals who were handed the undeserved disgrace of being disowned, abandoned, and cast out when coming out to their own families. Guests share their stories of emot...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:11
Invisibles Six: The Doctor is In
It's episode 6 of The Invisibles: The Homeless Podcast and our featured guest is Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis, nationally renowned expert on the crisis of homelessness. She offers her insight on how we can more easily find solutions that w...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:27
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Invisibles Five: If You Were Given a Magic Wand...
If you were given a magic wand, how would you use it to end homelessness? What three problems within the realm of homelessness would you tackle first to forge the fastest path to ending homelessness? We ask our panel of featured guests to use, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:22
Invisibles Four: The Meaty Episode with featured guest Mary Putman
Lots of "meat" to this episode! First, we take a quick look at the CDC's new recommendations for pandemic restrictions to better protect the homeless, and we learn that FINALLY---and it's about time---someone in a position of authority is sayin...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:51
Invisibles Three: Terese Howard
In our January episode, our guest is well-known homeless advocate and controversial, outspoken activist Terese Howard for a conversation about what hasn't worked, what might work, and what could work as far as solutions to the root causes of ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:29
Invisibles Two: Moments
It's our holiday episode! Discover the power of a moment, and how one fleeting moment can change someone's life. Plus, being homeless is bad enough. But is it even tougher to be gay and homeless? We chat with Matthew Schwartz to find out. And M...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:08
Invisibles One: The Inaugural Episode
It's the launch of our new podcast, and we couldn't be more excited! In this episode, we offer a glimpse of what the show will be all about and what our objectives are with the creation of 'The Invisibles.' Our guest for this show is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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39:44