Exploring The Zone Tommy G explores the problem of homelessness in America and visits one of the largest homeless camps called "The Zone" located in Downtown Phoenix. He interviews some people living there, including Chase who has been staying for two weeks.
Stories from The Zone Sheila Nunez shares her story about being sexually assaulted while at Cass, a place where she's been staying for four days. Another person talks about his daughter who died after consuming crack cocaine laced with fentanyl. Many people are addicted to drugs like methamphetamine and blue pills which they smoke using aluminum foil.
Homelessness and Personal Choices The narrator meets a girl who dies the next day, discusses her childhood abuse, and expresses his belief that personal choices are responsible for homelessness. He also talks about drug use among homeless people.
Impact on Business Owners The narrator speaks with Joe, a sandwich shop owner in Phoenix affected by the large homeless encampment nearby. They discuss how it has impacted business and livelihoods of those in the area. The future of this zone is uncertain as residents have sued to clean up and disband it by July 10th.