be >> homelessness continues to be a significant problem in parts of america. politicians say government must come to the rescue. >> number one, we need more shelters. >> more shelters. they want more of what they call affordable housing plus free housing for the truly needy and lots of programs for street people. >> enough money to build 45,000 homes at 200,000 dollars a piece. >> that's a lot of money. don't we need to do more for the desperate people on the street? especially get them housing. >> well, john first of all i wish we could retire the phrase homelessness. it suggests these radio people that were housed and subject to a hurricane and they lost their