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We the Unhoused

We the Unhoused is a podcast created by Theo Henderson with the goal of uplifting voiceless citizens. Begun while Theo was living on the streets of LA for over eight years, the show provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience.

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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
58 minutes
Episodes
106
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Bonus Episode: Meeting In The Light Of Understanding 1

Bonus Episode: Meeting In The Light Of Understanding 1

The first in a five part series "Meeting In The Light Of Understanding" hosted by Theo. This forum is the place where hard conversations are had and no judgment is given. We examine the George Floyd …

01:37:48  |   Mon 22 Jun 2020
Episode 26: Black Trans Lives Matter

Episode 26: Black Trans Lives Matter

Amidst the uprising, Theo interviews Black Trans Organizer Chella Coleman, who experienced homelessness and currently sings in a band.

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00:46:48  |   Tue 16 Jun 2020
Episode 25: Hands Up Don't Shoot

Episode 25: Hands Up Don't Shoot

 

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00:38:20  |   Mon 08 Jun 2020
Episode 24: The Other First Responders

Episode 24: The Other First Responders

Covid 19 has left our unhoused community with no food, water or access to many other public health resources. Maxine Sealy and Kathy Huck are among many local heroes who have stepped in to help feed …

00:39:21  |   Mon 01 Jun 2020
Episode 23: What Will It Take?

Episode 23: What Will It Take?

What will it take to stop evictions, cancel rent, defund Police, and get unhoused people into unoccupied hotels and homes? Theo covers the die-in protest at Mayor Garcetti's home and a successful evi…

00:56:50  |   Thu 21 May 2020
Episode 22: May Day at the Marriott and the Mayors

Episode 22: May Day at the Marriott and the Mayors

On May Day in LA, unhoused resident Davon Brown took over a hotel room to demand Garcetti commandeer all vacant hotels for the unhoused, while tenants continue to escalate protests at Garcetti's home…

00:45:36  |   Mon 11 May 2020
Episode 21: The Mayor Who Wasn't There

Episode 21: The Mayor Who Wasn't There

Why are people protesting Mayor Eric Garcetti?

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00:45:32  |   Thu 30 Apr 2020
Episode 20: Hotels Not Hospital Beds

Episode 20: Hotels Not Hospital Beds

What do you get when you have 60k unhoused people and 100k vacant hotel rooms in LA during a pandemic? Mass death, thats what. Theo investigates a vacant luxury hotel in the heart of Downtown LA, rep…

00:50:47  |   Thu 23 Apr 2020
Episode 19: In Covid Limbo

Episode 19: In Covid Limbo

Week three of shelter in place has Theo interviewing unhoused community members Dennis Peck, Lady Bliss, Keith Hall, Joey Mills and Bobby T on surviving the covid 19 pandemic. Returning advocate Meli…

01:13:06  |   Fri 17 Apr 2020
Episode 18: Pandemic Political Compassion

Episode 18: Pandemic Political Compassion

In this episode take in various opinions from the unhoused community on covid 19 and Garcetti's covid shelters vs hotels. Theo interviews Allison, Todd, Osvaldo, Davon, and James. Theo then narrates …

00:54:31  |   Thu 16 Apr 2020
Episode 17: All In The Same Boat

Episode 17: All In The Same Boat

Covid 19 and Garcetti's Shelter in place order has caused a ripple effect on everyone. For the unhoused community, it has presented new and unique challenges. Theo talks with Harvey, Sara, Raymond an…

01:13:43  |   Thu 16 Apr 2020
Episode 16: Fight For Your Right To Housing

Episode 16: Fight For Your Right To Housing

Amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, Theo talks with Martha, Ruby, and Benito who are unhoused reclaimers of vacant homes in El Sereno that are owned by the state of California. Theo also talks with NLG obs…

01:02:22  |   Thu 26 Mar 2020
Episode 14: Sheroes In the Fight For Housing

Episode 14: Sheroes In the Fight For Housing

March is Women's history month. Join us as we continue to celebrate powerful and inspiring women in our struggle for housing and human rights, as Theo interviews Michelle Liu, Laura Fighter, Charisse…

01:24:58  |   Thu 19 Mar 2020
Episode 15: Extraordinary Women

Episode 15: Extraordinary Women

Continuing our recognition of Women's history month, we hear from extraordinary women pushing forward to be seen and heard in an indifferent and callous society. Cindy Justice, Kaalyaa Mendoza, Lydia…

00:52:46  |   Tue 17 Mar 2020
Episode 13: Chatsworth Terror Is Not The Answer

Episode 13: Chatsworth Terror Is Not The Answer

For the unhoused community, voting rights are paramount. Council members John Lee and Nury Martinez are up for re election, and we will hear from candidates who wish to unseat them, including unhouse…

01:11:23  |   Fri 06 Mar 2020
Episode 12: Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares

Episode 12: Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares

Hollywood is the center of fame, greed and success in the film industry. Many travel from far and wide to make their dreams into a reality. But the reality of Hollywood for the guests of this episode…

00:56:19  |   Thu 27 Feb 2020
We The Unhoused Episode 11: Ballots and Banishment (Part 2)

We The Unhoused Episode 11: Ballots and Banishment (Part 2)

We hear from unhoused residents and housed supporters during a direct action to stop the city from evicting the unhoused from Echo Park Lake. The unhoused community continues to demand a meeting with…

00:52:43  |   Wed 26 Feb 2020
Episode 10: Ballots and Banishment (Part 1)

Episode 10: Ballots and Banishment (Part 1)

This episode discusses how the voting rights of the unhoused community are crucial but in jeopardy, and how many current local candidates in LA support criminalization. Theo interviews Joseph Mohamme…

00:55:19  |   Mon 24 Feb 2020
Episode 9: Community Power And Love

Episode 9: Community Power And Love

Theo speaks with Unhoused Echo Park residents Ayman and Lloyd, who have been fighting criminalization and eviction from Echo Park Lake by organizing and building community power. Theo also talks to K…

00:46:24  |   Sat 22 Feb 2020
Episode 7: Down In The Valley (part 1)

Episode 7: Down In The Valley (part 1)

Part 1 of a two-part series focusing on unhoused residents struggling to survive in the San Fernando Valley. Council President Nury Martinez and City hall continue to use City resources and duplicito…

01:02:13  |   Thu 06 Feb 2020
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