Army veteran and ER nurse Kara Candage shares her gripping story of surviving homelessness with her young child while attending nursing school. Living in her car, she overcame daily struggles and systemic barriers to earn her degree. Hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome explore the homelessness crisis, revealing resilience and the urgent need for solutions. Discover how one mother’s determination defied the odds—and what it teaches us about America’s safety net.

Timestamps

• (00:00) Introduction: The Homelessness Crisis Unveiled
• (01:28) Kara Candage: A Veteran’s Fight Begins
• (02:58) Daily Struggles: Surviving in a Car
• (06:52) Systemic Barriers: Help Out of Reach
• (12:42) Resilience and Education: Breaking Free
• (13:47) Transitioning Out: A New Chapter

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