Introduction
Policy Crimes uncovers how public policies create harm—and how more humane alternatives could save lives and public money. Each season investigates the hidden costs of a major policy failure, the cross-cutting ripple effects across systems, and the value proposition of doing the right thing. From The Publication Cooperative.
First Episodes
The Cost of Homelessness in America | Dr. Dennis Culhane
Homelessness is one of the most visible and urgent policy challenges of our time. But what if the way we respond to it — through shelters, emergency rooms, and jails —...
The Cost of Homelessness in Canada | Steve Pomeroy
Governments often ask whether we can afford to house people experiencing homelessness. Housing policy expert Steve Pomeroy flips the question: how much are we already ...