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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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52:25

Hello, My True Name and Identity Is... with Dina...

We the Unhoused ·

2025/12/16

This week, Theo speaks with Professor Dina Gilio-Whitaker, author of the new bookWho Gets to Be Indian? Ethnic Fraud, Disenrollment, and Other Difficult Conversations about Native American Identity.We also take a look at the new ghoulish policies that stand to force people into houselessness in the new year, and revisit the story of Brendan Glenn, an unhoused man killed by an LAPD officer ten years ago. Buy Dina's book here:

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61:00

Don't Forget the Outcast Nation: Unseen LGBQTIA Unhoused

We the Unhoused ·

2025/12/02

Longtime guest Caitlin Krenn returns to We the Unhoused to tell Theo about the upcoming documentaryOutcast Nation: LGBTQIA. Homeless. Unseen.on PBS, along with collaborators and subjects Jen Liquori, Maddox Guerilla, and director Charlie Spickler. Watch the documentary here starting December 6th or on your local PBS affiliate! https://www.pbs.org/show/outcast-nation-lgbtqia-homeless-unseen-in-new-york-city/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:37

The Ins and Outs of Protesting Effectively

We the Unhoused ·

2025/11/18

This week, Theo speaks with legendary activist and writer Dr. Gloria Browne-Marshall, author of the new bookA Protest History of the United States.Dr. Browne-Marshall discusses the most effective ways to protest in the modern age, and what we can learn from the long tradition of sit-ins, streetprotests, and boycotts that have empowered people for centuries. Also, Theo returns to JTown Action and Solidarity in Los Angeles to speak with organizers Carlos and Zen the day that millions of Americans had

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38:05

Where is Eunisses Hernandez When the Unhoused Need Her?

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2025/11/04

This week, Theo heads to a protest organized by the unhoused residents of the Mountain View encampment after yet another violent sweep. Their question: why isn’t their DSA-endorsed councilperson, Eunisses Hernandez, showing up? Residents, organizers, and mutual aid workers share their perspectives. If you’re in LA and lost your SNAP benefits: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQP-y08EsjT/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Follow the All Power Free Clinic here:

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60:34

The Sidewalk School Is Open for Lessons Learned

We the Unhoused ·

2025/10/21

School is in session! This week, Theo speaks with Felicia Rangel-Samponaro of the Sidewalk School, an organization that provides services from food and necessities to policy advocacy to education to unhoused immigrants living on the Mexican border. Felicia's journey to this crucial work, and how the Sidewalk School has had to adapt to protect their participants during increased ICE kidnappings and violence, is not one to be missed. Follow Felicia and the Sidewalk School here:

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54:28

The Journey to Fighting Injustice

We the Unhoused ·

2025/10/07

Theo speaks with longtime activist Beth Green about how to push through moments of apathy in the organizing movement. Follow Beth's work here:https://www.heartcastmedia.com/beth-green/ Keep voting for us in the Signal Awards -- open til October 9th

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Vote for WTU in the Signal Awards!

We the Unhoused ·

2025/10/02

Description: We the Unhoused is nominated for a Signal Award, one of the most prestigious in podcasting, and your vote counts! Vote for WTU in the Activism, Public Service & Social Impact category before October 9th, and Theo will be back next week with a brand new episode. Vote

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44:08

Dream Better of What We Can Do: Food Justice and the...

We the Unhoused ·

2025/09/23

This week, Theo examines how violent language has not just become normalized and weaponized against the unhoused, but how its worst offenders are lauded as heroes. Then: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Crenshaw Farmer's Market, Theo speaks with organizers Laura, Ashley, Summer, and Jennifer about how community food justice is working to preserve and build community in South LA.Learn more about the celebration on September 27th here: https://www.crenshawfarmersmarket.com/See

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53:23

The Mosaic of Healing: Mental Health and Artistry

We the Unhoused ·

2025/09/09

This week, Theo speaks with Executive Director of the Institute of the Development for Human Arts Jessie Roth about healing and transforming society through accessible treatment for mental health that takes full account of the adverse affects of external conditions. In Unhoused News, Theo takes a closer look at the most recent policies at the national and state level targeting the unhoused and the undocumented, and how they seek to turn vulnerable people against one another.Follow Jessie Roth

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78:56

Despite Hate, Hope Glimmers: Farmers in Coachella Valley

We the Unhoused ·

2025/08/26

As ICE raids continue to escalate and target farm workers, many of whom as unhoused, revolutionary mutual aid efforts like Alianza Nacional De Campesinas are meeting the moment. Theo and the WTU crew head to the triple digits of Thermal, California, where farmers can access everything from fresh food to diapers and school supplies. Food justice organizers Melissa Acedera and Roxanna Chavez speak to Theo about how the needs of their community changed as racist, targeted violence has escalated; then,

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68:09

Body Brokers: Coming to a City Near You

We the Unhoused ·

2025/08/12

Theo speaks with activist Sequoyah Thiessen about their experience being body brokered at LA area rehab facilities, and how these same places are exploiting the community's most vulnerable -- including the unhoused. We also remember past guest Cindy McAllister, who passed away this month. Theo speaks with friends about her life, and how her memory will continue. Follow Sequoyah's work here: https://www.instagram.com/sequoyahthiessen/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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78:06

The Reality of Mental Health Complications: Social...

We the Unhoused ·

2025/07/29

This week, Theo explores the realityof mentalhealth complications whileunhoused -- with parent toan unhoused Angeleno, Anita, and speaking about lived experience with attorney Clare Cortwright. Also, we remember Angeleno and Reclaimer activist Benito Flores. More about Reclaimers and contribute to Benito's memorial fund here: https://reclaimingourhomes.org/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:34

The ICE Storm Rages On

We the Unhoused ·

2025/07/15

This week, Theo speaks with returning guest, ACLU SoCal's Kath Rogers and immigration lawyer Pasquale Lombardo about the ICE raids in Los Angeles, and how to move forward with hope and pragmatism for the undocumented and unhoused communities. Also -- Theo covers the press conference of hospitalized victim of an ICE attack, Milagra Solis Portillo, including an interview with Senator Sasha Renee Perez and speaks on the top five ways that the unhoused are being devalued at a local, state, and federal

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37:52

While LA Resists ICE, Arizona Battles Lethal Heat

We the Unhoused ·

2025/07/01

As the heat picks up and Los Angeles continues to resist ICE, Theo speaks with Tanner Swanson of A New Leaf in Arizona to speak about the unique issues the state’s unhoused people face in increasingly lethal temperatures. While the year mark of the Grants Pass decision approaches and climate change’s consequences continues to spread, they speak on how the unhoused are being failed, and what needs to change. Learn about A New Leaf: https://turnanewleaf.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for

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54:46

The ICE Has No Chill

We the Unhoused ·

2025/06/17

This week, Theo reports from Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, where necessary protest was met with violent retaliation from ICE, the LAPD, and the National Guard after the city was targeted for mass deportation. He reflects on the intersection of being unhoused and undocumented, and who gets left behind -- then, an interview with unhoused activist Secret.1Add reactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:59

Exploring the Dark Shadows of Foster Care Houselessness

We the Unhoused ·

2025/06/03

Theo is joined by author and journalist Claudia Rowe to discuss her latest bookWards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care andtake a closer look at the ways that those in the foster system have faced discrimination and a complete lack of support for generations. The intersections and overlaps between systemics failureto those in (and out) of foster care are explored, and no stone is left unturned. Also: Theo discusses how the SNAP program rollbacks will affect the unhoused. Buy Wards

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48:57

The Common Links to Houselessness: An International...

We the Unhoused ·

2025/05/20

Houselessness is a global issue, and every unhoused person’s experience is unique. This week, Theo welcomes his first international guest to We the Unhoused — Greta shares her story of navigating houselessness in Europe and the UK, and how her experience is in conversation with how the unhoused are treated in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:03

The Struggle. The Blues. The Redemption.

We the Unhoused ·

2025/05/06

This week, Theo speaks with the legendary John Lee Hooker Jr. about his time being unhoused, the misconceptions media has around the unhoused, and how he found his way through addiction. Also, a moment to celebrate We the Unhoused'stwo Webby Award wins! Follow John Lee Hooker Jr. here: https://johnleehookerjr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:23

United to Discuss Houselessness

We the Unhoused ·

2025/04/22

This week, Theo talks with Becks Heyhoe-Khalil about how houselessness is treated in America versus other places in the west -- and what needs to be done in the States to combat the numerous way the U.S. fails the unhoused on the city, state, and national levels.Follow Dr. Heyhoe-Khalil's work here: https://unitedtoendhomelessness.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/becks-heyhoe/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:20

Undoing the Harm: An Overdue Discussion On Harm...

We the Unhoused ·

2025/04/08

WE THE UNHOUSED IS NOMINATED FOR A WEBBY! Vote for us here before April 17th: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/public-service-activism This week, Theo speaks with Amanda Nicholson and Max Flower about the pressing issue of harm reduction. We discuss how misinformation about harm reduction is weaponized against the unhoused and humane solutions for those struggling with addictions on the street are completely ignored. Amanda and Max share more about their work in

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