We the Unhoused

Theo concludes the We the Unhoused trip to the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in July, and reflects on the conference's urgency on the heels of the Grant's Pass Supreme Court decision.  He speaks with three interviewees, who share how they've turned their lived experience with being unhoused into advocacy for others -- Curtis Howard, Rachel Parker, and Tawanna Simpson share the s...

Theo's adventures in Washington continue this week, with two more interviews from the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in July. First, Albert Townsend, the Director of Lived Experience at the Alliance, shares his story; then, Theo attends the "Lessons Learned from the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program" talk and speaks with Tatiana Reis and Lenn Dittmeier. Learn more about YH...

Today we're sharing our first episode from Theo's summer trip to Washington, D.C., for the National Alliance for Ending Homelessness Conference. Theo attends a thought provoking presentation featuring Melissa Chinchilla and Deyanira Nevárez Martínez: Latinx Houselessness, Understanding and Addressing Double Up Houselessness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Theo heads over to Painted Brain LA to meet with artist-in-residence Amanda Nicholson, whose work explores the diversity and uniqueness of the unhoused experience. Plus, Theo checks in for Unhoused News all the way from Washington DC, where he just finished covering the National Alliance to End Homelessness conference. Follow Painted Brain LA:  https://paintedbrain.org/ Help Keep a Qu...

This week, Theo takes you inside the Care, Not Cages press conference from this past spring in LA, organized by the Reimagine LA coalition. How do we get our cities to invest in their people as promised? Gather, and demand it. Also: Theo gives his take on the horrifying Supreme Court decision that further criminalizes being unhoused in the U.S. Follow Reimagine LA here:  https://reimagine.la/ Foll...

Theo speaks with Ralph Silverman and Fred Waitzkin. Waitzkin is the author of the upcoming book "Anything is Good," an account of his friendship with Ralph ranging from their high school best friendship, through Ralph's experiences being unhoused in Florida, and Waitzkin's learning that his assumptions about the unhoused experience were far from the truth. Pre-order the book here: https://www.barn...

This week, Theo explores how struggles of the unhoused are intersected with Palestinians fighting for freedom while being ethnically cleansed. He catches up with reclaimer and past guest Martha Escuerdo with @reclaiminghomes, then speaks with student organizers in protest encampments at USC, demanding divestment from Israel and acknowledging the displacement universities do locally.  Also, a memor...

This week, Theo learns about the origins of a successful, ever growing mutual aid group — the Echo Park Trash Club, and what they offer to the unhoused community. Follow EPTC here:  https://linktr.ee/EchoParkTrashClub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To conclude our Blow the Whistle series, Theo conducts a round table discussion with three whistleblowers on Inside Starving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Blow the Whistle! series continues! Theo continues his conversation with Project Homekey whistleblowers Danya Dominguez and D’Andre Beckham, and talks to Janet about being unhoused while pursuing her journalism degree. Follow Danya here:  http://linkedin.com/in/danyadominguez2010 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Theo speaks with Project Homekey whistleblowers Danya Dominguez and D’Andre Beckham about their experiences advocating for the unhoused and being thwarted by the city. Then, we speak with Tiny of Poor Magazine on educating the public on how to be better allies. Follow Danya here:  http://linkedin.com/in/danyadominguez2010 Follow Tiny and Poor Magazine here:  https://www.instagram.com/po...

This week, Theo goes down to Long Beach to get a fuller picture of the unhoused community. He speaks with Lee Charles Richmond, Latisha Marie aka Lady C, and Rico Thaka -- plus, a bonus interview with The Dental Salon of Long Beach about their new initiative to provide the unhoused with free dental care. Follow Rico Thaka:  https://twitter.com/RicoThaka Contact The Dental Salon:  https://www.thede...

Right now, there are thousands of LGBTQIA+ unhoused people living on the street, but their community and distinct struggles are never spotlighted in housed media. This week, Theo speaks with three LGBTQIA+ unhoused or formerly unhoused activists about their experiences, communities, and how to build a world where their stories are elevated and honored. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Theo speaks with candidates running in the upcoming election, including Dr. Cornel West and California judge candidates LaShae Henderson, George Turner, and Erika Wiley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Theo travels to San Diego to speak to unhoused people forced to deal with the violent, life-threatening act of hospital dumping, and how law enforcement and the hospitals themselves are using mask-off tactics to threaten the lives of a growing unhoused community. This week, he speaks with Tiran, Stacy, and Michelle. In unhoused news, we discuss the dangerous outcome of the HB5 decision in Kentucky...

Theo concludes his discussion with Melissa Acedera, Zen Sekizawa, and Neil Blakemore about mutual aid, and how its power to bind communities stands in stark contrast to charity and philanthropy. In unhoused news, we discuss two bills putting the American unhoused under attack -- the passing of HB5 in Kentucky, and a case in the Supreme Court that fully criminalizes sleeping on the street. Follow M...

This week, Theo holds a round table discussion with some of LA's most prominent activists to examine the history of mutual aid, and how it stands in stark contrast to the concepts of charity and philanthropy. Melissa Acedera, Zen Sekizawa, and Neil Blakemore weigh in for part one of a comprehensive look at what activists in LA are doing to start a revolution. Follow Melissa: https://www.polospantr...

Theo takes a deep dive into the unhoused community living in vans and RVs across LA -- and the constant harassment and discrimination they face from the city and their housed neighbors. Interviews with RV living activist Paisley and LA Public Press journalist Elizabeth Chou, who has been following the story for years. Also, a discussion about the current state of Care Courts. Follow Paisley Mares'...

1,692 unhoused people died in Los Angeles County last year. How do we memorialize their lives and stories, and give their loved ones space to mourn? This week, Theo discusses the Can You See Me Memorial, an annual event in Los Angeles he founded to do just that -- and holds a space of digital memorial for the lives lost this year.   Follow JTown Action and Solidarity here:  https://jtownaction.com...

We the Unhoused is BACK, now on iHeartRadio. So let's get reacquainted -- this week, host and creator Theo Henderson tells us about the history and mission of the podcast, centering the voices of the unhoused and unpacking the systemic issues the community faces. Then: Baehoni interviews Theo about his experience with houselessness; Theo interviews Martha Escuerda of Reclaiming Our Homes.   Follow...

Take everything you know about houselessness and forget it. Welcome to We the Unhoused - 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, We the Unhoused provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience while challenging the systems that oppress them. The unhoused are not a monolith - let’s...

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A compilation of live recordings from a sweep in Harbor City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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