Michael Shellenberger's Solution for the Homeless Problem in California

Michael Shellenberger is an energy and environmental policy expert who has become increasingly focused on addressing California's homelessness crisis through practical, data-driven solutions. He appeared on JRE episode 1798 to discuss his work tackling homelessness alongside broader conversations about politics, business, and philosophy. Shellenberger brings a pragmatic approach to policy issues, challenging conventional wisdom and advocating for solutions that prioritize housing and mental health treatment over the ideological frameworks that have dominated California politics. Joe had him on to explore how his contrarian perspective on homelessness and urban policy offers an alternative to the status quo approaches that have failed California's most vulnerable populations.