What factors might put someone at greater risk for homelessness? Research from Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries might offer insight. We hear about it, and get an update on the City of Topeka's efforts to address homeless in this week's episode - and a little Farm Bill talk, too.
00.00 Dr. Jennifer Ifft of Kansas State University shares why having Congress reach agreement on a new Farm Bill matters to all of us
6.00 Topeka City Manager Robert Perez updates the search for a new police chief and efforts to address homelessness
11.20 Topeka Rescue Mission staff details their research into the prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences among people who are homeless
17.50 Happy Back to School time! USD 437 Superintendent Scott McWilliams gives a progress report on new facilities efforts for their district
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