By Nicholas Kristof
Produced by Jillian Weinberger
Like many American cities, Houston had a longstanding problem with homelessness. But over the past 12 years, the city has managed to cut homelessness by more than 60 percent. In this audio essay, the columnist Nicholas Kristof follows Houston outreach workers to an encampment to see the city’s strategy in action.
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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Jillian Weinberger. It was edited by Kaari Pitkin and Alison Bruzek. Mixing by Pat McCusker. Original music by Isaac Jones and Carole Sabouraud. Fact-checking by Mary Marge Locker. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta.
