Welcome to Unsheltered Conversations, the podcastfrom HomeAid America where we take a deeper look at the human stories, systemic issues, and bold solutions shaping our response to homelessness. I’m your host, Scott Larson, CEO of HomeAid America.

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Gregg Colburn, Associate Professor at the University of Washington and co-author of Homelessness Is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns. His groundbreaking research shows that the biggest driver of homelessness isn’t addiction, mental illness, or even poverty, it’s the simple fact of not enough affordable housing.

Gregg’s work has reframed how advocates, policymakers, and nonprofits like HomeAid think about homelessness. We’ll talk about what the data reveals, what myths we need to leave behind, and where the solutions lie.