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Why Billions Haven’t Solved America’s Homeless Crisis... | ChoeShow & Kevin V. Dahlgren | DSH #2113
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- Digital Social Hour
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- Aug 20, 2026
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- 2726
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Summary
What happens when billions are spent fighting homelessness, but the crisis keeps getting worse? In this episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly sits down with independent journalists Jonathan Choe and Kevin Dahlgren to discuss what they witnessed inside the homeless tunnels beneath Las Vegas and why they believe America’s current approach to homelessness is failing. They break down the dangers inside the tunnels, widespread drug use and mental illness, why some people refuse housing or treatment, and how fentanyl has changed the crisis. They also challenge Housing First, question where billions in homelessness funding are going, and explain why they believe treatment, recovery, accountability, and measurable results need to come first. The conversation also covers Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, independent journalism, censorship, AI-generated media, and why boots-on-the-ground reporting matters more than ever. Watch until the end to hear what Jonathan and Kevin say people should look for before supporting a homelessness nonprofit. YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Billions Spent, Crisis Growing 00:37 – Inside the Vegas Tunnels 04:14 – Why Some Refuse Help 08:30 – The Homeless Industrial Complex 13:53 – Who Funds Homelessness? 18:11 – What Reporters Found Underground 21:28 – Housing or Addiction Crisis? 24:11 – Fentanyl Changed Everything 28:22 – Why Enforcement Matters 31:04 – America’s Worst Homeless Cities 37:30 – Chased With a Knife 41:07 – Their Next Investigation 42:06 – Where Are the Results? WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🕳️ What Jonathan and Kevin witnessed beneath the Las Vegas Strip 🌊 Why flash floods make living inside the tunnels incredibly dangerous 🏠 Why the guests challenge Housing First as a complete solution 💊 How they believe fentanyl transformed America…