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    If you're homeless, a gym membership can help

    For people experiencing homelessness, a gym membership can offer more than an opportunity to exercise. It acts as a safe place to use the restroom, take a shower and keep the appearance of being housed.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 23, 2019 • 25m Listen

    For people experiencing homelessness, a gym membership can offer more than an opportunity to exercise. It acts as a safe place to use the restroom, take a shower and keep the appearance of being housed.

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      For many homeless Angelenos, the gym is critical to survival

      Mark (who asked that KCRW withhold his last name to maintain his privacy) goes to the gym every morning, even when he doesn’t have time to work out.

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      13 min
    2. 12:35

      What happens to Southern California if we don't combat climate change?

      As leaders from around the world convene at the United Nations to talk about climate change, young people in Greater LA are also drawing attention to the problem.

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      13 min
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

      CultureLos AngelesHomelessnessEnvironment

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0013 min

      For many homeless Angelenos, the gym is critical to survival

    2. 12:3513 min

      What happens to Southern California if we don't combat climate change?

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