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

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
Homelessness
Housing First
Michigan
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
Housing Policy
Domestic Violence
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Youth Homelessness
United States Department Of Housing and Urban Development
LGBTQ Homelessness
Evictions
Right To Counsel
HMIS
Continuum Of Care (COC)
NOFO
Rural Homelessness
Detroit, United States
Lansing, United States
Sexual Violence
Street Democracy

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.

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Latest Episodes

Listen to this special episode of Un-Housed and Unfiltered. Hosts Nick Cook and Sarah Rennie discuss the tragic deaths of five unhoused individuals in Lansing and the growing fear gripping the community. Joined by Greg Pratt, a veteran, street outrea... more

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What happens when a missed paycheck, unexpected medical bill, or temporary financial setback puts someone at risk of losing their home? In this episode of UnHoused & UnFiltered, hosts Nick Cook and Sarah Prout-Rennie welcome Jacob Fallman, Economic J... more

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In this episode of UnHoused and UnFiltered, Sarah Prout-Rennie turns the spotlight on co-host Nick Cook and the work he does outside of the State Capitol—as a co-founder of Michigan HOPE, a veteran-led nonprofit providing street outreach in the Lansi... more

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Following the response to Why We Keep Showing Up, Nick Cook and Sarah Prout-Rennie continue the conversation by asking an equally important question: How do we keep showing up without losing ourselves in the process? This episode moves beyond the typ... more

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Greg Pratt
Co-founder of Michigan HOPE, veteran, street outreach facilitator
Michigan HOPE
Episode: Five Lives Lost: Does Lansing Have a Serial Killer Preying on the Homeless?
Jacob Fallman
Economic and Justice and Policy Attorney for the Sugar Law Center
Sugar Law Center
Episode: The Right to Stay: How Legal Representation Prevents Homelessness
Eric Stiles
National voice in LGBTQ rights, advocate for LGBTQ youth and adults in poverty
Independent activist with involvement in multiple national LGBTQ organizations
Episode: When Safety Disappears: LGBTQ+ Homelessness, Trust and the Cost of Being Turned Away
Eric Hufnagel
Chief Executive Officer, MCAH
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH)
Episode: Get Involved: Why Michigan Needs a Strong Coalition Now More Than Ever
Lisa Reinecke
Homeless Solutions Director at True North Community Services; licensed social worker; MCAH board member
True North Community Services
Episode: UnHoused & UnFiltered | Hidden Homelessness: The Rural Crisis Most People Never See
Gerry Leslie
Director of Data Initiatives, MCAH
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH)
Episode: Beyond the Numbers: How Data is Changing the Fight Against Homelessness
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

Hosts

Nick Cook
Director of Public Policy at MCAH; co-host who guides policy-focused conversations and advocates for housing justice.
Sarah Renne
Senior Director of Advocacy and Engagement at MCAH; co-host who steers discussions on advocacy strategies and community engagement.
Sarah Prout-Rennie
Senior Director of Advocacy and Engagement at MCAH; co-host who brings policy analysis and strategic outreach to discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kathleenzoe
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I learn something new with every episode I listen to. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blessnau
    United States5 months ago
  • I trust these two

    Honest in depth discussion about the housing crisis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Povertybug
    United States6 months ago

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Five Lives Lost: Does Lansing Have a Serial Killer Preying on the Homeless?
Q: If you could design the ideal community response, what would you insist on implementing now?
Immediate beds at a designated safe shelter, expanded street outreach with trained teams, consistent funding for outreach programs, and a coordinated task force that includes housing providers, health services, and public safety to ensure a trauma-informed, non-stigmatizing approach while expanding access to permanent housing options.
Five Lives Lost: Does Lansing Have a Serial Killer Preying on the Homeless?
Q: What are the most urgent needs this week besides sheltering, and what would a rapid response look like?
The priority is secure overnight beds, trauma-informed outreach, and scalable emergency shelter options that can accommodate families, individuals with pets, and people with disabilities; in addition, safer, more reliable transportation and the creation of temporary warming centers are essential, paired with active collaboration between city leadership and outreach groups.
The Right to Stay: How Legal Representation Prevents Homelessness
Q: How does Right to Counsel benefit landlords and the broader community?
Providing counsel can lead to faster, more amicable resolutions, reduce the cost and friction of court filings, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability, which ultimately supports community safety and economic stability.
The Right to Stay: How Legal Representation Prevents Homelessness
Q: What can someone do if there isn't a local Right to Counsel program where they live?
Even without a funded program, tenants should still engage local legal services, request adjournments at hearings, use statewide court rule protections, and seek intake with legal aid to access any available representation or referrals.
The Right to Stay: How Legal Representation Prevents Homelessness
Q: What does that process feel like for a tenant?
Eviction court is intimidating, especially for unrepresented tenants. An attorney can explain rights, raise defenses like improper notice or habitability issues, and help negotiate more time or even avoid eviction entirely, which can prevent homelessness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UnHoused & UnFiltered

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

A Michigan-focused series that blends policy analysis with frontline experiences to discuss housing insecurity and homelessness. Across recent episodes, listeners encounter debates over Housing First versus enforcement strategies, the role of data and HMIS in shaping policy, rural homelessness, youth and veteran housing challenges, and the intersection of legal aid, domestic violence, and public benefits with housing stability. The show frequently features scholars, advocates, legal professionals, and people with lived homelessness experience, offering practical solutions, case studies, and calls for trauma-informed, community-driven reforms. A standout trait is its data-informed, policy-forward approach anchored in Michigan, with an emphas... more

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Recent guests on UnHoused & UnFiltered include:

1. Greg Pratt
2. Jacob Fallman
3. Eric Stiles
4. Eric Hufnagel
5. Lisa Reinecke
6. Gerry Leslie
7. Vin Lyon-Callo
8. Felicity Till

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