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We the Unhoused

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

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. F... more

Theo speaks with longtime activist Beth Green about how to push through moments of apathy in the organizing movement.

Follow Beth's work here: www.heartcastmedia.com/beth-green/

Keep voting for us in the Signal Awards -- open til October ... more

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 w... more

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 w... more

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Recent Guests

Felicia Rangel-Samponaro
Co-founder and director of the Sidewalk School, working with unhoused immigrants at the Mexican border.
Sidewalk School
Episode: The Sidewalk School Is Open for Lessons Learned
Beth Green
Lifelong activist and author specializing in analyzing power structures and civic activism.
Episode: The Journey to Fighting Injustice
Jennifer Grissom
Executive Director of Food Access LA
Food Access LA
Episode: Dream Better of What We Can Do: Food Justice and the Fight Against Hate
Ashley Clayton
Crenshaw Farmer's Market Manager
Food Access LA
Episode: Dream Better of What We Can Do: Food Justice and the Fight Against Hate
Summer Vernon
Senior Manager of Farmers Market Operations for Food Access LA
Food Access LA
Episode: Dream Better of What We Can Do: Food Justice and the Fight Against Hate
Jessie Roth
Executive director of the Institute for the Development of Human Arts, which focuses on mental health training and activism
Institute for the Development of Human Arts
Episode: The Mosaic of Healing: Mental Health and Artistry
Melissa Acedera
Organizer from Polo's Pantry and returning guest
Polo's Pantry
Episode: Despite Hate, Hope Glimmers: Farmers in Coachella Valley
Roxana Chavez
Organizer for Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, focusing on immigration and labor issues
Alianza Nacional de Campesinas
Episode: Despite Hate, Hope Glimmers: Farmers in Coachella Valley
Sonia Baturoni
Farm worker and community advocate
Alianza Nacional de Campesinas
Episode: Despite Hate, Hope Glimmers: Farmers in Coachella Valley

Host

Theo Henderson
Host of the podcast, sharing personal experiences as an unhoused individual and serving as a voice for the marginalized.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 373 ratings
  • Been following since Theo's interview on Just Between Us and have learned so much!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    claudiaalmeida
    7 months ago
  • Studs Terkel would love this

    This is the journalism we need.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greenhorn Tenderfoot
    United Statesa year 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
  • Half a billion people?

    I just heard an ad for this podcast. It said in the United States half a billion people are affected. That is more people than even exist in United States. Let’s check the numbers on that guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Seth Lockard
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its essential journalism that highlights the realities of being unhoused.
The host is commended for creating a platform that humanizes the struggles of unhoused individuals and shares critically important narratives.
Many reviews express gratitude for providing a voice to marginalized communities, resonating with those who seek to understand and combat issues surrounding homelessness.

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The Journey to Fighting Injustice
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Beth recounts her experiences living in poor conditions in New York City, highlighting her background and her journey as an activist.
The Journey to Fighting Injustice
Q: How did your parents take this?
Beth shares that her parents were frightened people who wanted her to get a good education, but ultimately did not understand her activism.
The Journey to Fighting Injustice
Q: Can you elaborate on why they wanted to throw you out of elementary school?
Beth explains that she refused to salute the flag after the addition of 'under God' to the Pledge of Allegiance, viewing it as a betrayal of the Constitution's separation of church and state.
The Mosaic of Healing: Mental Health and Artistry
Q: Do you see mental health education advancing or regressing?
Jessie indicates that while change is happening at grassroots levels, mainstream education still lacks exposure to diverse, community-based mental health practices.
The Mosaic of Healing: Mental Health and Artistry
Q: Can you elaborate a little bit more on Reagan's impact on the mental health community?
Jessie explains that under Reagan, economic policies exacerbated income inequalities and deinstitutionalization without providing adequate community support, leading to increased homelessness and mental health crises.

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The podcast focuses on real, lived experiences of unhoused individuals, particularly in Los Angeles. With a commitment to highlighting the narratives often overlooked by mainstream media, episodes range from discussing systemic issues related to homelessness and mental health to personal stories of resilience against adversity. The show frequently features guests who are activists, advocates, and those directly affected by housing instability, providing insights into the broader contexts of immigration, legal rights, and community support for unhoused populations. This unique perspective not only brings visibility to the challenges faced by these communities but also aims to foster empathy and drive social change through awareness.

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Recent guests on We the Unhoused include:

1. Felicia Rangel-Samponaro
2. Beth Green
3. Jennifer Grissom
4. Ashley Clayton
5. Summer Vernon
6. Jessie Roth
7. Melissa Acedera
8. Roxana Chavez

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