Homelessness is on the rise around the country and in Madison. Some of the most vulnerable are young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning. In last week’s Isthmus, Jenny Peek reported on the risks these young people face along with some of the people trying to help. For the first time, Dane County now has a shelter where homeless minors can go. Peek spoke to WORT-FM producer Dylan Brogan about the story for the station’s evening news program, In Our Backyard. Listen to the interview here: