UnHoused & UnFiltered | MCAH's Podcast on Homelessness & Housing

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

Housing First

Michigan

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

Homelessness

Domestic Violence

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Youth Homelessness

United States Department Of Housing and Urban Development

Continuum Of Care (COC)

HR1

Detroit, United States

Sexual Violence

Lansing, United States

Tenant Resource Center Of Mid-Michigan

Faith-Based Partnerships

Housing Policy

Street Democracy

Harm Reduction

SNAP

Homelessness In Michigan

UnHoused and UnFiltered — Podcast Overview

UnHoused and UnFiltered is a Michigan-based podcast that tackles the real issues surrounding housing insecurity and homelessness across the state. It brings together a range of voices — from policy experts and advocates to individuals who have lived through homelessness — to explore both systemic causes and practical responses.

Episodes are frank, in-dept... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	12	Founded	4 months ago
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Beyond the Numbers: How Data is Changing the Fight Against Homelessness

In this episode of UnHoused & UnFiltered, hosts Nick Cook and Sarah Prout-Rennie welcome MCAH Director of Data Initiatives Gerry Leslie for an eye-opening conversation about the power of data in shaping homelessness policy and improving lives across ... more

19 Jul 2026 • 44 min

The Real Face of Homelessness: Poverty, Policy & the Myths We Must Leave Behind

What if everything you thought you knew about homelessness was incomplete? In this thought-provoking episode of UnHoused & UnFiltered, hosts Nick Cook and Sarah Prout-Rennie welcome Professor Lyon-Callo of Western Michigan University, a nationally re... more

13 Jul 2026 • 44 min

HUD Watch: The $108 Million Question — What the New Federal Funding Rules Mean for Michigan

In Episode 10 of UnHoused & UnFiltered, hosts Nick Cook and Sarah Prout-Rennie take an in-depth look at the newly released federal Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and why they believe it represents one of the most signifi... more

7 Jul 2026 • 45 min • Most popular

Justice Beyond the Courtroom: How Street Democracy Is Changing Lives One Case at a Time

Episode Summary: A single legal mistake, unpaid fine, missed court date, or minor offense can create barriers that follow someone for years—impacting employment, housing, transportation, and stability. In this episode of UnHoused & UnFiltered, we sit... more

25 Jun 2026 • 35 min • Most popular

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Vin Lyon-Callo

Professor of Sociology, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Episode: The Real Face of Homelessness: Poverty, Policy & the Myths We Must Leave Behind

Felicity Till

Staff attorney and staff advocate at Street Democracy

Street Democracy

Episode: Justice Beyond the Courtroom: How Street Democracy Is Changing Lives One Case at a Time

Khadja Erickson

Executive Director of the Tenant Resource Center of Mid-Michigan

Tenant Resource Center of Mid-Michigan

Episode: Surviving Outside: Street Outreach, Injury, and Isolation

Johanna Kononen

Associate Director at the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Episode: No Safe Place to Stay: How Abuse Drives Women and Children Into Homelessness

Elly Jordon

Public Benefits Attorney, Michigan Poverty Law Program

Michigan Poverty Law Program

Episode: How Does The Public Benefits Changes In H.R. 1 Impact You & Your Clients?

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Nick Cook

Host with MCAH, Director of Public Policy, focused on policy shaping and public advocacy.

Sarah Prout-Rennie

Host with MCAH, Senior Director of Advocacy and Engagement, emphasizing community engagement and policy impact.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings

A must listen for housing advocates
MCAH is a treasure trove of information on all things housing and homelessness. If you are concerned about our precariously housed neighbors you should follow this podcast for up to date information.
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Kathleenzoe
United States2 months ago
Great podcast
I learn something new with every episode I listen to. Thank you!
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5
Blessnau
United States2 months ago
I trust these two
Honest in depth discussion about the housing crisis
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5
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United States3 months ago

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The Real Face of Homelessness: Poverty, Policy & the Myths We Must Leave Behind

Q: What evidence supports Housing First and how can Michigan move toward more comprehensive, care-centered housing policies?

Research consistently shows Housing First improves outcomes for people experiencing homelessness by stabilizing their housing situation first, which then enables engagement with health and social services. Michigan could expand affordable housing construction, protect and maintain public housing, increase direct housing subsidies, and invest in community spaces that foster social ties, while resisting punitive sweeps that push people out of sight rather than into safety.

The Real Face of Homelessness: Poverty, Policy & the Myths We Must Leave Behind

Q: Can you talk about how neoliberalism is affecting youth and why we should view homelessness as a systemic issue rather than a personal failing?

Neoliberalism reframes problems as individual deficiencies rather than structural failures, leading to policies that punish poverty and reduce public investment. By examining the broader economic shifts—deregulation, privatization, and marketization—we see rising homelessness even among employed people, especially youth, who lack affordable housing and security. The solution lies in rethinking policy to strengthen public housing, increase wages and benefits, and restore community-based supports.

From Surviving to Leading: Youth Homelessness Through the Eyes of Experience

Q: What do you think needs to change to better support youth experiencing homelessness, particularly those aging out of foster care?

She emphasizes more youth-inclusive leadership, stable housing options, accessible supports, and a shift away from blaming individuals toward systemic changes and better data collection to capture youth homelessness.

From Surviving to Leading: Youth Homelessness Through the Eyes of Experience

Q: Can you tell us a little about how you got involved in this work and what brought you to the Detroit Phoenix Center?

Azaria describes her lived experience with housing insecurity, joining after-school programs, rising to leadership roles, and finding purpose in helping others navigate the system she once faced.

Justice Beyond the Courtroom: How Street Democracy Is Changing Lives One Case at a Time

Q: Why does Street Democracy avoid federal or state funding, and how does that affect the services you provide?

By avoiding large federal or state grants, Street Democracy can operate with fewer restrictive requirements, enabling lawyers to focus on client-centered advocacy and flexibility in delivering services. This approach reduces silos and paperwork that can hinder timely, comprehensive support for individuals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UnHoused & UnFiltered

What is UnHoused & UnFiltered about and what kind of topics does it cover?

UnHoused & UnFiltered focuses on housing insecurity and homelessness in Michigan, featuring a mix of policy analysis, advocacy insights, and lived-experience perspectives. Episodes frequently explore policy impacts (HUD, Housing First, public benefits), frontline outreach, and systemic barriers to stable housing, often highlighting practical solutions, funding realities, and trauma-informed approaches. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on lived experience as a lens for policy discussion, plus frequent collaboration with the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness and related advocacy groups. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want actionable policy context, real-world outreach insights, and voices from people with lived homeless... more

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