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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.

society & culture documentary

All Episodes

80:30

Episode 41: Keeping the Dream Alive

We the Unhoused ·

2021/02/11

Dr. King is known for one speech. Supporters of his speeches use it to provide the fire to continue his legacy. Detractors use it to weaponize against the people Dr. King champion. This two part episode captures love in action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:02

Episode 40: Santa Cruz Drowning Our Unhoused Lives...

We the Unhoused ·

2021/01/27

WTU travels to Santa Cruz to see the similarities and differences of how Unhoused people are treated there compared to LA. Theo interviews Unhoused community members including Alicia Kuhl, and organizers with Food Not Bombs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:23

Episode 39: De Campesinxs A Campesinxs

We the Unhoused ·

2021/01/09

As we learn about our past, we can see our future and do things differently. How? By breaking down the walls of fear, ignorance and hatred, we can replace with respect and gratitude. The sacrifice, love, and labor for the people who are literally putting food on the table for the people who despise them. This episode highlights the heroes/sheroes of Oxnard, CA. Other luminaries such as Melissa Acedera, Carmen Obeso, Sylvia Hernandez, Danny Park, Polos Pantry, Eayikes, Skid Row Market joined in

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97:16

Episode 38: Lift Every Voice and Vote

We the Unhoused ·

2020/12/29

Voting is the one precious tool we have in a democracy. As the Unhoused are often ignored, Theo interviews members of the Unhoused and housed community on this subject. We learn about how the Trump presidency affects the LA community, adding to the criminalization push this liberal city already does to its unhoused residents. Exercising you voting power is paramount in these extraordinary times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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80:13

Episode 37: The Way to San Jose

We the Unhoused ·

2020/12/09

WTU goes on the road to explore the houseless epidemic fueled by the Covid 19 pandemic economic turmoil. We compare and contrast how San Jose and Los Angeles address their unhoused residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:39

Episode 36: Thanksgiving Special

We the Unhoused ·

2020/11/25

What better way to give thanks and educate the world is to show how San Pedro came to be. It didn't begin with harmony, but displacement, violence and a damaging narrative. We The Unhoused investigate the hostility done by Joe Busciano. In the midst of such violence there is peace and beauty. Indigenous resident Andre shares his compassion for his Unhoused neighbors. Philosophical Beast share his gifts with us. Services not Sweeps member Chris Venn gives us his insight on the area.See

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45:28

Episode 35: We Got The Power

We the Unhoused ·

2020/11/07

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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91:37

Episode 34: Don't let the sun set on you in Hawthorne

We the Unhoused ·

2020/10/16

Theo interviews unhoused Highland Park resident Cristy on the importance of organizing, building understanding, and building community power with the tenants movement. Theo also interviews Hawthorne resident Felipe about the injustices he endures, and organizers with Street Watch LA who set up a 'Power Up' phone charging table in Hawthorne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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140:13

Episode 33: Homes Not Zones

We the Unhoused ·

2020/10/01

A new Dante's Inferno for the unhoused in the form of Special Enforcement Zone sweeps expanding across Los Angeles, courtesy of City Hall, LAPD, and the NIMBYs. But the community coming together to stand up to this inhumanity, blockading sweeps and providing mutual aid, including serving breakfast and providing motel rooms. In this special two hour episode, Theo interviews unhoused Van Nuys residents Angela and Shane, and unhoused Hollywood residents Jessica, Angel, Jimmie, and Hal. (pictured:

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76:34

Episode 32: Free Tiana Arata (Part 2)

We the Unhoused ·

2020/09/11

This is a follow up on the injustices done to Tiana Arata and the link to the past. We The Unhoused delves deeper into respectability politics used to silence the younger generation's efforts and bravery to bring that 'good trouble' that the late John Lewis talked about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:45

Episode 31: Free Tianna Arata

We the Unhoused ·

2020/08/21

This investigation into the police kidnapping of Black Lives Matter Activist Tannia Arata uncovered corruption and intimidation tactics employed by the San Luis Obisbo Police and prosecutorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:16

Episode 30: Sunflowers

We the Unhoused ·

2020/08/10

In a year of social movement for change, We The Unhoused covered the rally and fight for Mely Corado who was murdered by LAPD. Family and friends came together to remember Mely and keep the calls for justice and to #DefundThePolice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:34

Episode 29: A Tale of Two Boardwalks

We the Unhoused ·

2020/07/24

The Services Not Sweeps coalition holds a rally for Black Unhoused Lives in rapidly gentrifying Venice. We hear from the family of Brendan Glenn, a Black Unhoused resident of Venice who was murdered by LAPD in 2015. Theo interviews residents of Venice, and Council member Mike Bonin. (photo: Grace gives testimony to the life of her cousin Brendan Glenn at the site where LAPD murdered him by the Venice boardwalk)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:36

Episode 28: The Other First Responders (Part 2)

We the Unhoused ·

2020/07/09

Theo interviews food justice advocate Melissa Acedera and Alex on how the Polo Pantry food operation has expanded. Theo also interviews LA CAN's General Dogon, Monique, and Todd about ecojustice and urban gardens. WTU is also live in Glendale to interview organizers Hayk Makhmuryan and Niko Shahbazian of the Glendale Tenants Union on the push to cancel rent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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70:09

Episode 27: Black Unhoused Lives Matter

We the Unhoused ·

2020/06/27

Theo covers and speaks at the "Defund The Police: Rally For Black Unhoused Lives" in Echo Park. We hear powerful testimony from Unhoused Echo Park resident Lady Bliss, a musical performance from Unhoused EP resident Ayman Ahmed, a call to action from LA CAN's General Dogon, John Blackman, and EP resident Zach talks about a camp shower he built. Theo then interviews congressional candidate David Kim, a self professed "PHIMBY" aka Public Housing In My Back Yard. (Photo: A portrait of Charley "Africa"

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97:48

Bonus Episode: Meeting In The Light Of Understanding 1

We the Unhoused ·

2020/06/22

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 uprisings and our feelings about it. (Photo: Theo leads a march of over a thousand people during the Rally and March for Black Unhoused Lives in Echo Park)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:48

Episode 26: Black Trans Lives Matter

We the Unhoused ·

2020/06/16

Amidst the uprising, Theo interviews Black Trans Organizer Chella Coleman, who experienced homelessness and currently sings in a band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:20

Episode 25: Hands Up Don't Shoot

We the Unhoused ·

2020/06/08

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:21

Episode 24: The Other First Responders

We the Unhoused ·

2020/06/01

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 the community. Unhoused residents Kristey and Keith tell us how they are coping with the shelter in place order. (pictured: An unhoused resident receives a meal from a Street Watch LA volunteer)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:50

Episode 23: What Will It Take?

We the Unhoused ·

2020/05/21

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 eviction blockade action by members of the LA Tenants Union. He interviews General Dogon, JJ, Stephanie Temix, and Jacob Woocher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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