Show notes
šØ Homelessness is exploding across California and the U.S. ā but why are billions of dollars doing NOTHING?šØOn todayās episode of the 511 Morning Show, Mike Harvey is joined by Reed Lovan to dig deep into the crisis thatās taking over cities coast to coast.š¤ How is Californiaās $24 billion 10-year plan to end homelessness failing so miserably?Reed exposes the staggering truth behind Governor Newsomās efforts, including jaw-dropping revelations on media cover-ups and quick-fix encampment cleanups. Why isnāt this working, and where is all the money going?š„ Are rising housing costs, mental health, and addiction to blame? We uncover the true root causes of homelessness and dive into Californiaās homelessness auditāwhy are billions spent with zero results?š What about crime? The link between homelessness and rising crime is undeniable. But are laws like Prop 47 & 57 making it worse? How did reducing felonies to misdemeanors lead to more addiction, homelessness, and chaos in the streets?š®āāļø Law enforcement is overwhelmed. What happens when police canāt keep up? Weāll hear Reedās powerful insights on the struggles officers faceāpolice shortages, defunding efforts, and how private security is stepping in to fill the gaps.š” So, whatās the solution? Can Prop 36 and public-private partnerships provide a real way out of this crisis? Is it time for a cultural shift that focuses on rehabilitation instead of punishment?ā” Tune in NOW to hear Reedās personal stories and cutting-edge solutions to a problem thatās affecting every single one of us. Letās take action before itās too late.



