MORE DEATHS THAN ALL THE AMERICAN WARS: Dr. Robert Marbut Reveals on the Fentanyl & Homelessness Crisis

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

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Guest: Dr. Robert Marbut, former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

Key Topics:

• Dr. Marbut's journey to becoming the Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness under President Trump
• The interconnected nature of homelessness, substance use, and mental health crises
• The rapid escalation of the fentanyl epidemic and its devastating impact
• Five actionable steps to address the fentanyl crisis
• The importance of personalized treatment plans versus one-size-fits-all approaches
• Critique of current policies that "make it easier to get high and harder to get treatment"
• Successful city models for effective homelessness treatment
• Analysis of why the 'housing first' approach falls short
• Practical, treatment-based solutions for long-term success

Links:

• No Address Documentary
• Fentanyl: Death Incorporated

Takeaways:

Dr. Marbut advocates for a comprehensive, treatment-focused approach to address these interconnected crises, emphasizing the need for customized solutions rather than blanket policies.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:45 A Call from the White House

02:27 Role and Challenges in Government

04:13 Transition to Media and Fentanyl Documentary

07:51 The Fentanyl Crisis in America

12:22 Personal Stories and the Impact of Fentanyl

14:49 Solutions and Strategies to Combat Fentanyl

24:32 The Role of Narcan and Final Thoughts

27:40 Policy and Harm Reduction in Cities

28:35 Safe Consumption Sites: A Controversial Approach

30:01 Democratic Mayors Seek Solutions

31:24 California's Legislative Actions on Drug Use

33:39 Homelessness Crisis: Beyond the Drug Problem

34:10 Federal Definitions and Studies on Homelessness

36:49 The Decline of Mental Health Facilities

39:09 Proposed Solutions for Homelessness and Addiction

44:54 Successful City Models and Their Approaches

49:35 Documentaries and Final Thoughts

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