About - HOMELAND

About

Unprecedented access to those grappling with the homelessness crisis

HOMELAND is a 10-episode podcast series that brings clarity to the homelessness crisis by highlighting the work of those leading efforts to end homelessness in their communities. Through intimate storytelling, the podcast provides answers to complicated questions and offers hope.

HOMELAND is produced by co-creators Benjamin Kay and Andrew Didway. It is available free on-demand across all major podcast platforms.

Creators

Producer & Host

Ben Kay

Ben Kay has worked with, and on behalf of, people experiencing homelessness since 2012. He's held leadership roles in Non-Profits, Homeless Services Providers, and Faith-Based Organizations. Currently, he serves as an Associate Director at HOPICS - one of the leading homeless service providers in LA County. In addition to this role, he serves on multiple boards, collaboratives, and advocacy groups: all with the goal of ending homelessness in LA and beyond.

Director

Andrew Didway

Andrew has worked as a cinematographer, director, and editor over the course of his career in cinema and television. Andrew's work has been featured on networks such as ESPN, NBC, The Golf Channel, and A&E. He has worked on many Sports-Emmy-nominated shows and productions. He has directed documentaries on recidivism in America and on the political discord in America. He is currently directing projects on important topics such as the war in Ukraine, homelessness in America, and fatherlessness.

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