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.  So, since the show is being retired, we thought we'd explore a unique, bold way that some people are pursuing retirement. Our guests are an adventurous couple who have decided to get rid of all the baggage and bring their dream to life---and you don't have to be rich to do it. Just about anyone can do what they're about to do. Find out how. And then we c ..read more

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 remarkable outcomes, such as cures for diseases, or solutions to previously unsolvable problems such as homelessness? We talk with AI engineer and programmer Michael LaFave, who explains the benefits of AI and the many ways we might improve our world with AI in the right hands, rather than the wrong hands. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better ..read more

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 featured guest is well-respected homelessness advocate and prevention expert, Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis, CEO of Community Investment Alliance. She'll provide her insight, expertise, and perspective on the current climate of homelessness in America. It's part two of our homelessness exploration---Finding the Road to Home, on this episode of Things ..read more

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 fight against homelessness? And why isn't there an actionable, overseeing, guiding, coordinating agency at the federal level to lead all the individual, siloed efforts taking place around the country. Our featured guest is well-known activist and advocate, Terese Howard, with Housekeys Action Network Denver. She talks about the new study they just completed ..read more

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 examine all aspects of bullying to try and answer that question with the help of renowned psychologist and child/family therapist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. What are the long term effects and how can we curb this growing problem in our culture today? Find out on this episode of Things ..read more

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 retirement years are filled with health issues, medical bills, ailments and maladies of all kinds, often compounded by feelings of loneliness and isolation--and memory loss. The burdens they are faced with are overwhelming, and living an independent life is difficult. They are in need of caregivers who can help them navigate their way through the doctor's visits ..read more

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 lessen the Great Divide. We engaged in conversations with a number of individuals from both sides of the political aisle, learning what makes them tick, why they believe what they believe and vote the way they vote.  Through simple, respectful communication, we were able to prove what we already knew---that we have so much more in common than we may ..read more

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 friends and memories here, and became a part of the culture here. But they are not legally Americans. They came from other countries with their parents as infants and toddlers---illegally, now known as 'undocumented immigrants.' DACA is a program originated by the Obama administration that gave them the opportunity to work and/or study here, without the thre ..read more

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 topics relating to public education, including the growing teacher shortage crisis and the dangerous antics of politicized local school boards around the country. We learn what things look like from the perspective of hands-on educators themselves, and how they have managed to continue loving their jobs in a very difficult climate. We also talk about how ..read more

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 levels. It's no secret that the Republican party has never been friendly with our public education system, having made numerous attempts over the years to slash funding for a variety of public education programs. And now, using local school boards as a kind of weapon, they are able to modify and alter the content of the curriculum to reflect more conserv ..read more