The Street Beat is a monthly podcast produced by Two Way Street  that is committed to elevating the voices of Albuquerque’s homeless community.  At Two Way Street, we believe audio journalism is the most intimate and the most appropriate medium for capturing these stories and for advocating for systemic change.

The Street Beat Podcast - Introduction

In this episode, Two Way Street sits down with its most successful street vendor in the month of November, Robert Castillo.  Castillo tells us about his approach to street vending and writing his poetry.  He also tells us his story of how he became homeless and how Two Way Street has helped provide him with a platform for elevating his voice in Albuquerque.

The Street Beat - Episode 1 - Featuring TWS Vendor Robert Castillo

In this episode, Two Way Street sits down with veteran street vendor and recently hired Street Vendor Coordinator, Marge Pettitt.  In this episode, Marge tells us her journey into and out of homelessness, along with her most recent step in applying for residence at the new Tiny Home Village in Albuquerque.  Marge also discusses her new book, "I Don't Make Round Tortillas" while also honoring the life and death of Hannah Colton, along with the important role she played in the development of Two Way Street's editorial focus.

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