Homelessness will be the subject of a new live call-in show that will make its debut on Wednesday, April 25 at noon on CityTV cable channel 16 in Santa Monica and LA36 cable channel 36 in Los Angeles. Hosted by Stephen Solomon and Ralph Saltsman,”It’s Your Call: Homelessness in Our Community” will combine phone calls from viewers and interviews with local experts on homelessness. The series will run until June 13.

“Homelessness is the number one issue in the Santa Monica community,” said CityTV station manager Robin Gee. “In response to this, CityTV is presenting a program that will allow viewers to call in to express their concerns and viewpoints while providing valuable background information and insights into the issue of homelessness.”

Topics and guests will change each week. The first show will examine society’s stereotypical views of people who are homeless; the systemic causes of homelessness and some of the :subpopulations” that live on the streets of Los Angeles County.

“It’s Your Call: Homelessness in Our Community” will replay on CityTV weekdays at 12 noon and Fridays at 8 p.m. The program is presented in partnership with the Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition (WSHC) and the Los Angeles Central Providers Collaborative (LACPC).

CityTV is the government access cable channel for the City of Santa Monica. . LA36 is the educational access channel for the City of Los Angeles.