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We the Unhoused

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Los Angeles
Unhoused Community
Houselessness
Mutual Aid
Housing Crisis
Activism
Community Support
Socioeconomic Issues
LGBTQIA Community
Empathy
Mental Health
Gentrification
Philanthropy
Charity
Unhoused Activism
Systemic Failure
Children and Homelessness
Domestic Violence
Public Safety
Memorials

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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Latest Episodes

This week, Theo speaks with legendary historian, memoirist and educator W. Ralph Eubanks about his new book When It's Darkness on the Delta: How America's Richest Soil Became Its Poorest Land. Also, Theo heads to an El Monte action to learn how local... more

This week, Theo attends a mutual aid protest action demanding that DSA-endorsed Los Angeles city councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez finally repeal 41.18, legislation that enables the LAPFD to arrest the unhoused, from his district. Speaking with organi... more

As SNAP benefits continue to be rolled back and the Trump regime makes food access for the unhoused harder than ever, we need community-based solutions and ingenuity. Enter Arnali Ray of Hollywood Food Coalition and Sara Reyes of SELAH in Northeast ... more

Everyone deserves animal companionship, but the unhoused community is too often forced to make difficult decisions to care for their pets while living in shelters or on the street. This week, Theo speaks with Jillian and Christine with nonprofit My D... more

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Recent Guests

Ralph Eubanks
Award-winning author and chronicler of the Mississippi Delta
Author, When It's Darkness on the Delta
Episode: Diggin the Delta: Ralph Eubanks on Soul, Soil, and Systems
George Fleishmann
Unhoused veteran with a heart-riching story
U.S. military veteran, LA resident
Episode: Mutual Aid Steps Up: Shirley’s Free Food Hub and Resisting Lip Service
Carlos Nieto III
Cofounder of Shirley's Free Food Hub, animator and community organizer
Shirley's Free Food Hub
Episode: Mutual Aid Steps Up: Shirley’s Free Food Hub and Resisting Lip Service
Allison Riley
Cofounder of Shirley's Free Food Hub, community organizer
Shirley's Free Food Hub
Episode: Mutual Aid Steps Up: Shirley’s Free Food Hub and Resisting Lip Service
Gina Viola
Activist and political candidate featured at rally
Activist, local campaigns
Episode: Mutual Aid Steps Up: Shirley’s Free Food Hub and Resisting Lip Service
Hugo Soto-Martinez
City council member discussed in relation to 4118
Los Angeles City Council member
Episode: Mutual Aid Steps Up: Shirley’s Free Food Hub and Resisting Lip Service
Arnali Ray
Executive Director of Hollywood Food Coalition
Hollywood Food Coalition
Episode: Food Justice For All
Sara Reyes
Executive Director of Selah Neighborhood Homeless Coalition
Selah Neighborhood Homeless Coalition
Episode: Food Justice For All
Christine Kim
Founder and Executive Director of My Dog Is My Home
My Dog Is My Home
Episode: Guardian Angels Have Paws: Keeping the Unhoused and Pets Together

Host

Theo Henderson
Host of We the Unhoused

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 378 ratings
  • Theo is a treasure

    I love this show because it covers people who are Ignored. Theo covers the topic with a lot of empathy but also provides lots of ways to help and promotes solutions to the problems. He also just seems like a sweet guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Keb
    Canada5 months ago
  • Been following since Theo's interview on Just Between Us and have learned so much!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    claudiaalmeida
    a year ago
  • Studs Terkel would love this

    This is the journalism we need.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greenhorn Tenderfoot
    United States2 years ago
  • Above and beyond

    An excellent look at the realities of being unhoused. This podcast provides detailed, niche current events coverage that everyone needs to know about. Essential when most media outlets are busy vilifying the unhoused.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theepicdon
    United States2 years ago
  • Essential Listening for EVERYONE

    Thank you, THANK YOU! Theo you are doing amazing work for not only the unhoused community but for everyone living in the US. We need these words to understand what is going on so we can all change it. Liberation for all! In our lifetime!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astroroot
    United States2 years ago

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The show is seen as a must-listen for understanding complexities around homelessness.
Theo is an empathetic host who highlights often-ignored voices.
Listeners appreciate the clear advocacy for social justice and community support.
The podcast is recognized for its essential coverage of unhoused peoples' struggles.
There are discussions about systemic racism and social issues relevant to marginalized groups.

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Diggin the Delta: Ralph Eubanks on Soul, Soil, and Systems
Q: What are some concrete examples of how literature and blues history illuminate social conditions in the Delta?
The guest notes that blues songs often encode resistance to economic and racial oppression, and that writers like Richard Wright and Zora Neale Hurston provide models for using narrative to uncover social realities.
Diggin the Delta: Ralph Eubanks on Soul, Soil, and Systems
Q: How do myths about the Delta influence current perceptions of poverty and opportunity there, and what does your book do to challenge them?
He explains that myths obscure systemic causes of poverty and that acknowledging the Delta's complex history—slavery, sharecropping, resistive cultures—helps reframe policy discussions toward structural change.
Diggin the Delta: Ralph Eubanks on Soul, Soil, and Systems
Q: What inspired the emphasis on archives and physical books in your work, and how does that shape your approach to writing about the Delta?
Eubanks describes the archive as a critical tool for understanding power, memory, and place, arguing that physical documents and fieldwork enable a more nuanced, grounded narrative than online sources alone.
Guardian Angels Have Paws: Keeping the Unhoused and Pets Together
Q: How do you see this being taken to another proactive positive way in the next three to five years?
Both guests express hope that tough times will push for creativity and collaboration in addressing housing for unhoused individuals and their pets.
Guardian Angels Have Paws: Keeping the Unhoused and Pets Together
Q: When did your program start?
Christine shares that the initial seeds of My Dog Is My Home were planted in 2012 while she worked as a case manager in Skid Row.

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What is We the Unhoused about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the experiences of the unhoused community, this show centers on the struggles, challenges, and systemic injustices faced by those without stable housing. With a strong emphasis on advocacy and social justice, discussions revolve around crucial topics such as homelessness, food insecurity, mental health, and the intersectionality of various marginalized identities. Unique to this show is its heartfelt storytelling, often through the firsthand experiences of unhoused individuals and activists, which seeks to raise awareness and deepen understanding of their plight. This podcast not only informs listeners about pressing social issues but also promotes community engagement and systemic change, making it a vital resource for anyone l... more

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Recent guests on We the Unhoused include:

1. Ralph Eubanks
2. George Fleishmann
3. Carlos Nieto III
4. Allison Riley
5. Gina Viola
6. Hugo Soto-Martinez
7. Arnali Ray
8. Sara Reyes

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