Elevated Denver
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<p><strong>The Elevated Denver Podcast</strong> has produced two seasons with over 30 episodes that lift up the voices of neighbors experiencing homelessness and the experts working toward solutions. We uncover the systemic breakdowns that perpetuate homelessness, spotlight innovative strategies in Denver and beyond, and share a vision for how we can redesign our social safety net so all neighbors have the chance to thrive.</p><p>Support our work: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://elevateddenver.co/donate/">https://elevateddenver.co/donate/</a></p>
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4/4/2022
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Recent Episodes
December 11, 2025
What Basic Income Means for Our Future (Part 2)
<p>In this second episode of our special series, we sit down again with Gwen Battis, Program Manager for the Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP), to explore what guaranteed income can mean for the future of Denver, and the country.</p><p>We dig into:</p><ul><li>The civil rights roots of guaranteed income</li><li>Why cash offers dignity, choice, and real agency</li><li>How DBIP became the first major pilot studying direct cash for people experiencing homelessness</li><li>The growing participant-led movement shaping state and national cash policy</li><li>What critics misunderstand—and why outcomes must be understood in context</li><li>How AI and shifting labor markets make basic income increasingly essential</li><li>A preview of DBIP’s upcoming documentary and the powerful stories featured in it</li></ul><p>You’ll also hear reflections from DBIP participants and founder Mark Donovan, offering an honest look at the impact of trust, flexibility, and unconditional support.</p><p></p><p>If this conversation resonated with you, please consider supporting Elevated Denver this <strong>Colorado Gives Day</strong>. Your gifts keep this podcast, our storytelling work, and our community-centered education efforts going strong: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Elevatedenver">https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Elevatedenver</a>. </p>
November 25, 2025
Dignity, Cash, and Change: Inside the Denver Basic Income Project (Part 1)
<p>In this special two-part series, we explore one of the most talked-about ideas in the national conversation on poverty and homelessness: basic income. This episode features Gwen Battis, Project Manager at the Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) about what happens when we trust people, and give them the financial foundation they need to rebuild their lives.</p><p>Gwen talks about DBIP's upcoming documentary, what they hope viewers take away, and why telling this story right now matters more than ever. We also hear from Mark Donovan, DBIP’s founder, about the origins of the pilot and the remarkable outcomes they've seen.</p><p>Throughout the conversation, we unpack:</p><ul><li>Why direct, unconditional cash works and what the data shows</li><li>How stereotypes about homelessness and basic income break down when we listen to real stories</li><li>The connection between dignity, agency, stability, and opportunity</li><li>What it truly costs to keep someone in crisis vs. supporting financial stability</li><li>Why cash cannot replace the safety net, but can strengthen it</li><li>How basic income might help us reimagine systems that are failing individuals and families today</li></ul><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Denver Basic Income Project — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.denverbasicincomeproject.org">https://www.denverbasicincomeproject.org</a></li><li>Follow DBIP on Instagram/TikTok: @denverbasicincomeproject</li><li>Denver VOICE — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://denvervoice.org">https://denvervoice.org</a></li><li>Elevated Denver — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://elevateddenver.co">https://elevateddenver.co</a></li><li>Donate to Support our work — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Elevatedenver">https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Elevatedenver</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Thank you for listening. If this conversation moved you, share the episode and join us for Part 2, where we explore shifting mindsets, what DBIP’s documentary reveals, and what it takes to build systems rooted in dignity and equity.</p>
February 19, 2025
From Crisis to Connection: A Community-Designed Solution to Prevent Homelessness
<p>In the final episode of our special series on the Collaboratory and solutions to homelessness, we dive into the transformative solution that emerged from our work: Resource Connection Hubs. These Hubs, designed by those with lived experience, aim to address a critical gap in the homelessness response system—helping people find the resources they need before they experience homelessness or fall into chronic homelessness.</p><p>You'll hear from <strong>Collaboratory co-designers, champions, and national experts</strong> on: </p><p>🔹 Why peer-led support is key to making the system more effective. </p><p>🔹 How these hubs differ from existing resource centers. </p><p>🔹 The power of community-driven solutions in preventing homelessness. </p><p>🔹 What’s next for piloting and scaling this initiative.</p><p></p><p><strong>Featured Voices:</strong> </p><p>🎙 <strong>Jennifer Speight</strong> (National homelessness advocate) on the urgency of early intervention. </p><p>🎙 <strong>Jeff Olivet</strong> (Federal homelessness expert) on the importance of local solutions. </p><p>🎙 <strong>Collaboratory co-designers & champions</strong> on how the Hubs will reshape Denver’s response system. </p><p>🎙 <strong>Jamie Morgan </strong>(Collaboratory facilitator) on what makes the Collaboratory model work.</p><p><strong>Join the Movement:</strong> 🚀 Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://elevateddenver.co/">https://elevateddenver.co/</a> to learn more and sign up for our newsletter. 📢 Follow us on <strong>Instagram & LinkedIn</strong> (@ElevatedDenver.co) to stay updated. 💡 Help us spread the word—share this episode and be part of reimagining systems that work for everyone. 💙 <strong>Support this work!</strong> Make a donation to help us pilot and scale peer-led hubs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://elevateddenver.co/donate">elevateddenver.co/donate</a></p><p><strong>Special Thanks:</strong> This series is made possible by the support of Don & Lynn Burnes, Sal & Mimi Tripodi, and the incredible <strong>Collaboratory participants</strong> who co-designed this groundbreaking solution.</p><p>With true collaboration, homelessness is solvable. Let’s build a more just, connected Denver—together.</p>
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- What is Elevated Denver?
<p><strong>The Elevated Denver Podcast</strong> has produced two seasons with over 30 episodes that lift up the voices of neighbors experiencing homelessness and the experts working toward solutions. We uncover the systemic breakdowns that perpetuate homelessness, spotlight innovative strategies in Denver and beyond, and share a vision for how we can redesign our social safety net so all neighbors have the chance to thrive.</p><p>Support our work: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://elevateddenver.co/donate/">https://elevateddenver.co/donate/</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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