# How To Help Unsheltered Families, What Patients Actually Want From Abortion Care, and How the Local News Sausage Gets Made

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Podcast: [City Cast Seattle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-seattle-7559094)
Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dominique Alex, CEO of Mary’s Place, joins Jane C. Hu to discuss the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s 2026 Point-in-Time Count, which showed not only an increase in unsheltered homelessness in our region but, in particular, an increase in unsheltered families and children. Then journalists Megan Burbank and Adam Willems from CHUM News reveal what a new abortion study found that could inform what future policies look like in Washington state. Plus, an honest chat about how local media decides what to cover – and the role we all play in elevating stories into relevancy. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 24th episode: Habitat for Humanity Grand Central Bakery Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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