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Wow. They say it isn't over til the fat lady sings. Well, can you hear her?  Yep, that's her voice in the background. So get ready. Yes, folks...this is our final episode. You'll have to listen to find out why. But it's a tough one.  So, since the show is being retired, we thought we'd explore a unique, bold way that some people are pursuing retirement. Our guests are an adventurous couple who have decided to get rid of all the baggage and bring their dream to life---and you don't have to be rich to do it. Just about anyone can do what they're about to do. Find out how. And then we close with all the farewells and thank-yous that are owed and well-deserved. It's all in the farewell episode of 'Things.'

There's a brand-new kind of technology invading our world, and it is here to stay. We keep hearing about the potentially catastrophic outcomes we might realize from AI (artificial intelligence), but what about the potential for incredibly remarkable outcomes, such as cures for diseases, or solutions to previously unsolvable problems such as homelessness? We talk with AI engineer and programmer Michael LaFave, who explains the benefits of AI and the many ways we might improve our world with AI in the right hands, rather than the wrong hands. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand this strange, new technology!

In this episode, we continue our exploration of the homelessness crisis, looking at a variety of initiatives taking place---including President Biden's new, aggressive plan to reduce homelessness by 25% in 2025. Is it even possible? Our featured guest is well-respected homelessness advocate and prevention expert, Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis, CEO of Community Investment Alliance. She'll provide her insight, expertise, and perspective on the current climate of homelessness in America. It's part two of our homelessness exploration---Finding the Road to Home, on this episode of Things.

We travel back to our original roots and the days when we were called 'The Invisibles: The Homeless Podcast," as we revisit the topic of homelessness in America. What progress have we made? What are the biggest successes and failures in the fight against homelessness? And why isn't there an actionable, overseeing, guiding, coordinating agency at the federal level to lead all the individual, siloed efforts taking place around the country. Our featured guest is well-known activist and advocate, Terese Howard, with Housekeys Action Network Denver. She talks about the new study they just completed that is shaking up the fight against homelessness like never before. Plus, Voice of the Homeless. All packed into this episode of Things.

We're re-visiting a topic from last year that affects the lives of roughly one million people in the USA---because it's important for every American to know what's at stake. The future of DACA hangs in the balance, awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court later this year. It could mean the end of a long and hopeful journey for DACA recipients and their families. Helping us understand what could happen is special guest, Professor Violeta Chapin, Immigration Law Professor from the University of Colorado-Boulder and well-known expert on DACA. We take a closer look at how the lives of so many individuals might be impacted by the decision handed down by the highest court in the land as well as what that decision might be.

It is a problem that has been plaguing our culture since civilization began, and we are still struggling with its effects. Today, the question many are asking is if there is a correlation between bullying and mass shooting in America. We examine all aspects of bullying to try and answer that question with the help of renowned psychologist and child/family therapist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. What are the long term effects and how can we curb this growing problem in our culture today? Find out on this episode of Things.