This podcast episode investigates the escalating public health crisis of extreme heat in Phoenix, unraveling its historical context and socio-economic disparities that disproportionately affect the homeless and marginalized populations. Delaney Hall trails outreach efforts focused on relief amidst warnings of a grim future during heatwaves compounded by infrastructure failures. Through expert insights and personal narratives, the episode underscores the urgent need for adaptation strategies to confront climate changes while calling for enhanced government recognition of heat-related fatalities and systemic reform to protect vulnerable communities.
