Blake is joined on todays episode by Kevin Dahlgren, a homeless outreach consultant and drug counselor who hails from Portland, Oregon. The show leads off with Blake explaining how he met Kevin initially and why he was attracted to his work, before Kevin explains why he's so passionate about homeless outreach (2:03). Then, Blake asks Kevin to explain what the "homeless industrial complex" is, what happened in previous controversies surrounding Kevin and his work, and a conversation about the tweet that made Kevin famous (28:28). Lastly, Blake opens up about county employees not wanting him to platform Kevin anymore, thoughts on Multnomah County's recent proposal to give out tin foil, straws and glass pipes, what comes next in 2023 for Kevin (75:29) and lots more!
Intro Song:
1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield
Guest: Kevin Dahlgren
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