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We the Unhoused

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Los Angeles
Homelessness
Houselessness
Unhoused Community
Mutual Aid
Mental Health
California
Community Support
Housing Crisis
Housing Instability
Activism
Empathy
Food Insecurity
Grants Pass Ruling
Domestic Violence
Social Justice
Food Justice
LGBTQIA Community
Gentrification
Socioeconomic Issues

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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Theo interviews Fred Vars, author of Through the Fire: How People with Mental Illness Are Empowering Each Other on the intersection of houselessness and mental illness, and how failures at city, state, and federal levels to put housing first makes it... more

Theo attends an action opposing the continuing sweeps in DSA-endorsed candidate Hugo Soto-Martinez's district; then, he speaks with author and activist Nicole Lynn Lewis, who speaks on her own experience as a houseless student and parent, and on her ... more

Theo is joined by Dr. Jill Wiwcharuk, who speaks on her work as a street doctor for the unhoused population of British Columbia, and on how Canada‘s treatment of their own unhoused population compares with the U.S.

Follow Dr. Jill here: li... more

This week, Theo speaks with activist Kris of LA Street Care and Mutual Aid about the state of mutual aid, and how we can all rise to the occasion in a moment where most systems have turned their back on the unhoused. In Unhoused News, we take a close... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Lynn Lewis
Author and founder of Generation Hope; advocate for parenting college students
Generation Hope
Episode: Let's Talk Knowledge: the Untold Stories of Unhoused Students and Parents (with Nicole Lynn Lewis)
Kris Real
Activist with LA Street Care and Mutual Aid
LA Street Care and Mutual Aid
Episode: Activist Kris is Keeping Mutual Aid Real
Elise Dang
Manager of operations for Food Access LA's Northeast LA Farmers Markets
Food Access LA
Episode: Every Empty Plate Tells a Story
Jacqueline Diaz
Program coordinator for the nutrition department
Food Access LA
Episode: Every Empty Plate Tells a Story
Miguel Ceniceros
Senior manager for benefits and incentives
Food Access LA
Episode: Every Empty Plate Tells a Story
Aida Ashouri
Human rights activist and lawyer running for Los Angeles City Attorney
La City Attorney candidate
Episode: Your Voice. Your Choice. Your Future: Breaking Down the Los Angeles Primaries
Reverend Rae Huang
Presbyterian pastor and community organizer running for Mayor of Los Angeles
LA Mayoral candidate
Episode: Your Voice. Your Choice. Your Future: Breaking Down the Los Angeles Primaries
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

Host

Theo Henderson
Host of the show, frontline journalist and advocate focused on housing justice and mutual aid.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 380 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
    Canada8 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 valued for providing in-depth, on-the-ground reporting that traditional media often misses.
Episodes are seen as essential listening for anyone involved in LA housing policy or mutual aid movements.
Fans describe the host as trustworthy and deeply committed to housing justice, making complex policy accessible.
The podcast is recognized for elevating marginalized voices and driving civic engagement.
Listeners praise the host for centering unhoused voices with empathy and practical solutions.

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Talking Points

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Activist Kris is Keeping Mutual Aid Real
Q: What message do you want listeners to take away about mutual aid and organizing in a city facing housing insecurity and political pushback?
Theo and Kris converge on the idea that systemic change requires community-led action, accountability for politicians, and resistance to exacerbating inequality through vacancies, policing, and budget priorities; mutual aid can empower people to stay connected, resist displacement, and demand long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes.
Activist Kris is Keeping Mutual Aid Real
Q: What are some concrete examples of how policies like 4118 and sweeps impact individuals, and how does that feed into your organizing work?
The discussion highlights repeated sweeps, tickets, and court responsibilities that lead to arrests or warrants, creating a cycle of displacement. Kris ties these concrete experiences to broader demands for repeal of 4118 and for accountability from city leaders who publicly oppose such enforcement but continue policies in practice.
Activist Kris is Keeping Mutual Aid Real
Q: Can you give a little background on the local organizing efforts in East Hollywood, Echo Park, and surrounding areas, and how enforcement shapes everyday life for unhoused residents?
Kris explains that LA Street Care and Mutual Aid operate across multiple districts, focusing on how enforcement discretion, 4118 zones, and sweeps affect people in public spaces, often displacing them and complicating access to housing and services. The conversation emphasizes practical mutual aid tactics and political accountability as a counterweight to punitive approaches.
Your Voice. Your Choice. Your Future: Breaking Down the Los Angeles Primaries
Q: What is your timeline for implementing changes if elected?
I will build a movement with community partners, bring people to city council, and push for independent leadership that prioritizes rights, housing, and dignity, with ongoing accountability.
Your Voice. Your Choice. Your Future: Breaking Down the Los Angeles Primaries
Q: Would you continue Mayor Bass's Inside Safe program?
No, I would transform it into an Inside Forever program focused on permanent housing and durable social services rather than interim housing with instability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About We the Unhoused

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

The show centers on unhoused communities in Los Angeles, pairing on-the-ground reporting with policy critique and mutual-aid solutions. Across episodes, the host surveys enforcement practices, housing policy, and the human impact of displacement, often elevating voices from shelters, mutual-aid groups, and advocacy organizations. Notable strengths likely include immersive storytelling from lived experience, a willingness to critique policing and state-led approaches, and a consistent emphasis on dignity, community-led solutions, and practical steps toward permanent housing and food security. The format often blends field reporting with interviews and deadlines that frame housing justice as a broad social issue, making it useful for listener... more

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Recent guests on We the Unhoused include:

1. Nicole Lynn Lewis
2. Kris Real
3. Elise Dang
4. Jacqueline Diaz
5. Miguel Ceniceros
6. Aida Ashouri
7. Reverend Rae Huang
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