# Why Do People Who Are Homeless Have Smartphones?

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Podcast: [KRFC From Here to Home](https://stenobird.com/podcast/krfc-from-here-to-home-7563680)
Published: 2026-02-16T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1184

## Resource

Why do people experiencing homelessness often have nice smart phones or cool shoes? David and Larry talk about homelessness and buying stuff. It turns out, the cost of a pair of new kicks isn't enough to buy a house.

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