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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>America In Crisis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098</link><description><![CDATA[America is in Crisis with a pandemic, racial inequality and a country lacking leadership at the national level. Change is on the way by the people who care about this country and its people power that will initiate the change we have always have asked for<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4449098/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>News</category><copyright>Copyright Michael Fortune</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94c4fbf8b740a135f1bb71aaca5e9af1.jpg</url><title>America In Crisis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:42:25 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Michael Fortune</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Michael Fortune</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94c4fbf8b740a135f1bb71aaca5e9af1.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>America is in Crisis with a pandemic, racial inequality and a country lacking leadership at the national level. Change is on the way by the people who care about this country and its people power that will initiate the change we have always have asked for</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[America is in Crisis with a pandemic, racial inequality and a country lacking leadership at the national level. Change is on the way by the people who care about this country and its people power that will initiate the change we have always have asked for<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><podcast:funding url="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">Support the podcast!</podcast:funding><item><title>Breaking the Gridlock_ Navigating Policy Solutions in Crisis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-gridlock-navigating-policy-solutions-in-crisis--69332737</link><description><![CDATA[Today, we’re diving into a topic that affects everyone, yet often falls into the shadows of political chatter. We’re talking about the ongoing policy gridlock that has left many Americans frustrated, confused, and frankly, without the solutions they desperately need. What’s going on in Washington? Why are politicians proposing everything from ‘Trump Accounts’ to free childcare and tariff-funded checks, yet none of these ideas seem to hit the mark at scale? Let’s unpack this complicated mess.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69332737</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:39:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69332737/breaking_the_gridlock_navigating_policy_solutions_in_crisis.mp3" length="4796640" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41492640-8d99-4eac-929c-60775a4fe150/41492640-8d99-4eac-929c-60775a4fe150.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41492640-8d99-4eac-929c-60775a4fe150/41492640-8d99-4eac-929c-60775a4fe150.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41492640-8d99-4eac-929c-60775a4fe150/41492640-8d99-4eac-929c-60775a4fe150.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Fortune</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, we’re diving into a topic that affects everyone, yet often falls into the shadows of political chatter. We’re talking about the ongoing policy gridlock that has left many Americans frustrated, confused, and frankly, without the solutions they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, we’re diving into a topic that affects everyone, yet often falls into the shadows of political chatter. We’re talking about the ongoing policy gridlock that has left many Americans frustrated, confused, and frankly, without the solutions they desperately need. What’s going on in Washington? Why are politicians proposing everything from ‘Trump Accounts’ to free childcare and tariff-funded checks, yet none of these ideas seem to hit the mark at scale? Let’s unpack this complicated mess.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>240</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>control,economic,gridlock,policy,power</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b6efedd1bf7b29651e1af6147627f250.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Confronting the Mental Health Crisis_ Understanding the Struggles and Solutions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/confronting-the-mental-health-crisis-understanding-the-struggles-and-solutions--69332694</link><description><![CDATA[Today, we’re tackling a pressing issue that affects millions across America—the mental health crisis. Recent statistics tell us that over 23% of adults in the U.S.—that's around 59 million people—are experiencing some form of mental illness each year. And guess what? The crisis is hitting our young adults the hardest, with nearly 36% of those aged 18 to 25 reporting mental health struggles.<br />It’s alarming that while these numbers are rising, more than half of those individuals—55%—aren’t receiving the treatment they need. So, what’s holding them back? There’s a lot at play here, from stigma to access issues, and even financial barriers like medical debt, which can keep people from seeking help.<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69332694</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:34:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69332694/confronting_the_mental_health_crisis_understanding_the_struggles_and_solutions.mp3" length="3363840" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f10ff493-5661-4f62-b43b-be4f261cb47b/f10ff493-5661-4f62-b43b-be4f261cb47b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f10ff493-5661-4f62-b43b-be4f261cb47b/f10ff493-5661-4f62-b43b-be4f261cb47b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f10ff493-5661-4f62-b43b-be4f261cb47b/f10ff493-5661-4f62-b43b-be4f261cb47b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Fortune</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, we’re tackling a pressing issue that affects millions across America—the mental health crisis. Recent statistics tell us that over 23% of adults in the U.S.—that's around 59 million people—are experiencing some form of mental illness each year....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, we’re tackling a pressing issue that affects millions across America—the mental health crisis. Recent statistics tell us that over 23% of adults in the U.S.—that's around 59 million people—are experiencing some form of mental illness each year. And guess what? The crisis is hitting our young adults the hardest, with nearly 36% of those aged 18 to 25 reporting mental health struggles.<br />It’s alarming that while these numbers are rising, more than half of those individuals—55%—aren’t receiving the treatment they need. So, what’s holding them back? There’s a lot at play here, from stigma to access issues, and even financial barriers like medical debt, which can keep people from seeking help.<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>169</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>access-issues,crisis,debt,mental-health,treatment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/307cdb0925d2889327743952b375d571.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Unseen Struggles_ The Student Homelessness Crisis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unseen-struggles-the-student-homelessness-crisis--69332672</link><description><![CDATA[ In recent years, an unsettling trend has emerged across the United States—over 1 million students are now experiencing homelessness. This number has surged since 2005, raising urgent questions about how this crisis affects our children and the quality of education they receive.<br />Imagine being a child, eager to learn, but your home life is in chaos. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a harsh reality for about 1.37 million students in the 2022-23 school year alone. That’s a staggering 25% increase in just two years!<br />Let’s talk about where these students are coming from. In California, for instance, nearly 20,000 additional students were reported homeless during the latest school year. And take New York City, which has reached a record high—over 154,000 students, or nearly one in seven, are living without stable housing.<br /><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69332672</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:31:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69332672/unseen_struggles_the_student_homelessness_crisis.mp3" length="4354080" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f465a543-19fb-4eeb-b38e-ca6d141d221a/f465a543-19fb-4eeb-b38e-ca6d141d221a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f465a543-19fb-4eeb-b38e-ca6d141d221a/f465a543-19fb-4eeb-b38e-ca6d141d221a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f465a543-19fb-4eeb-b38e-ca6d141d221a/f465a543-19fb-4eeb-b38e-ca6d141d221a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Fortune</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> In recent years, an unsettling trend has emerged across the United States—over 1 million students are now experiencing homelessness. This number has surged since 2005, raising urgent questions about how this crisis affects our children and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ In recent years, an unsettling trend has emerged across the United States—over 1 million students are now experiencing homelessness. This number has surged since 2005, raising urgent questions about how this crisis affects our children and the quality of education they receive.<br />Imagine being a child, eager to learn, but your home life is in chaos. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a harsh reality for about 1.37 million students in the 2022-23 school year alone. That’s a staggering 25% increase in just two years!<br />Let’s talk about where these students are coming from. In California, for instance, nearly 20,000 additional students were reported homeless during the latest school year. And take New York City, which has reached a record high—over 154,000 students, or nearly one in seven, are living without stable housing.<br /><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>218</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>crsis,homelessnes,housing,teens</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/501c8a1eea8df051332ef4b6f4d1e5c0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Racism In America</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-in-america--44623802</link><description><![CDATA[Racism is in all aspects of America life for Black people in this USA regardless if it is social, economic, educationally, spiritually, as well as politically. When will it end, will it be a revolution to get change.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44623802</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 13:37:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44623802/racism_in_america_stereo_mix.mp3" length="81050268" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Fortune</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Racism is in all aspects of America life for Black people in this USA regardless if it is social, economic, educationally, spiritually, as well as politically. When will it end, will it be a revolution to get change.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Racism is in all aspects of America life for Black people in this USA regardless if it is social, economic, educationally, spiritually, as well as politically. When will it end, will it be a revolution to get change.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5066</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>black,inequality,injustice,peace,racism,white</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94c4fbf8b740a135f1bb71aaca5e9af1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crisis In America Where Are We</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crisis-in-america-where-are-we--30195602</link><description><![CDATA[America is in Crisis with a pandemic, racial inequality and a country lacking leadership at the national level. Change is on the way by the people who care about this country and its people power that will initiate the change we have always have asked for<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30195602</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:05:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/30195602/americaincrisis.mp3" length="17117731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Fortune</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>America is in Crisis with a pandemic, racial inequality and a country lacking leadership at the national level. Change is on the way by the people who care about this country and its people power that will initiate the change we have always have asked for</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[America is in Crisis with a pandemic, racial inequality and a country lacking leadership at the national level. Change is on the way by the people who care about this country and its people power that will initiate the change we have always have asked for<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-in-crisis--4449098/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1070</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94c4fbf8b740a135f1bb71aaca5e9af1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
