We the Unhoused

The Services Not Sweeps coalition holds a rally for Black Unhoused Lives in rapidly gentrifying Venice. We hear from the family of Brendan Glenn, a Black Unhoused resident of Venice who was murdered by LAPD in 2015. Theo interviews residents of Venice, and Council member Mike Bonin. (photo: Grace gives testimony to the life of her cousin Brendan Glenn at the site where LAPD murdered him by the Ven...

Theo interviews food justice advocate Melissa Acedera and Alex on how the Polo Pantry food operation has expanded. Theo also interviews LA CAN's General Dogon, Monique, and Todd about ecojustice and urban gardens. WTU is also live in Glendale to interview organizers Hayk Makhmuryan and Niko Shahbazian of the Glendale Tenants Union on the push to cancel rent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Theo covers and speaks at the "Defund The Police: Rally For Black Unhoused Lives" in Echo Park. We hear powerful testimony from Unhoused Echo Park resident Lady Bliss, a musical performance from Unhoused EP resident Ayman Ahmed, a call to action from LA CAN's General Dogon, John Blackman, and EP resident Zach talks about a camp shower he built. Theo then interviews congressional candidate David Ki...

The first in a five part series "Meeting In The Light Of Understanding" hosted by Theo. This forum is the place where hard conversations are had and no judgment is given. We examine the George Floyd uprisings and our feelings about it. (Photo: Theo leads a march of over a thousand people during the Rally and March for Black Unhoused Lives in Echo Park) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Amidst the uprising, Theo interviews Black Trans Organizer Chella Coleman, who experienced homelessness and currently sings in a band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Covid 19 has left our unhoused community with no food, water or access to many other public health resources. Maxine Sealy and Kathy Huck are among many local heroes who have stepped in to help feed the community. Unhoused residents Kristey and Keith tell us how they are coping with the shelter in place order. (pictured: An unhoused resident receives a meal from a Street Watch LA volunteer) See om...

What will it take to stop evictions, cancel rent, defund Police, and get unhoused people into unoccupied hotels and homes? Theo covers the die-in protest at Mayor Garcetti's home and a successful eviction blockade action by members of the LA Tenants Union. He interviews General Dogon, JJ, Stephanie Temix, and Jacob Woocher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May Day in LA, unhoused resident Davon Brown took over a hotel room to demand Garcetti commandeer all vacant hotels for the unhoused, while tenants continue to escalate protests at Garcetti's home to demand No Rent, No Evictions, and No Vacancy. Theo interviews protesters at each action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are people protesting Mayor Eric Garcetti? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you get when you have 60k unhoused people and 100k vacant hotel rooms in LA during a pandemic? Mass death, thats what. Theo investigates a vacant luxury hotel in the heart of Downtown LA, reporting live from a hotel room. He interviews unhoused residents Keith, Joshua, Thomas, Justin, and Earl. Theo also talks with Street Watch LA organizer Jed about the statewide No Vacancy campaign. Lear...

Week three of shelter in place has Theo interviewing unhoused community members Dennis Peck, Lady Bliss, Keith Hall, Joey Mills and Bobby T on surviving the covid 19 pandemic. Returning advocate Melissa Acedara tells us how feeding the Unhoused community has changed. (Photo: Lady Bliss) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode take in various opinions from the unhoused community on covid 19 and Garcetti's covid shelters vs hotels. Theo interviews Allison, Todd, Osvaldo, Davon, and James. Theo then narrates over an audio recording of a recent incident where sanitation and police attempt to displace Theo from his spot at Alpine Park. (pictured: Police and Sanitation intimidate Theo at Alpine Park) See omny...

Covid 19 and Garcetti's Shelter in place order has caused a ripple effect on everyone. For the unhoused community, it has presented new and unique challenges. Theo talks with Harvey, Sara, Raymond and Victoria about how the city is treating unhoused people during the pandemic. (Artwork: Poster Syndicate/WRAP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, Theo talks with Martha, Ruby, and Benito who are unhoused reclaimers of vacant homes in El Sereno that are owned by the state of California. Theo also talks with NLG observer Jordan and Street Watch LA organizer Joanna. (Photo: Ruby and community supporters reclaim a vacant home in El Sereno on Wednesday, March 18) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is Women's history month. Join us as we continue to celebrate powerful and inspiring women in our struggle for housing and human rights, as Theo interviews Michelle Liu, Laura Fighter, Charisse, Khinn Kim, and Melissa Acedera. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our recognition of Women's history month, we hear from extraordinary women pushing forward to be seen and heard in an indifferent and callous society. Cindy Justice, Kaalyaa Mendoza, Lydia Nichols, Jane Nguyen, and Joanna Swan join us for this week's episode. (Pictured: Cindy Justice) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the unhoused community, voting rights are paramount. Council members John Lee and Nury Martinez are up for re election, and we will hear from candidates who wish to unseat them, including unhoused resident Mark Kline (vs Nury) and Dr. Lorraine Lundquist (vs Lee). Theo also talks with unhoused Chatsworth residents Lauren, Laura and Rob as well as Executive Director Kathy Huck of About My Father...

Hollywood is the center of fame, greed and success in the film industry. Many travel from far and wide to make their dreams into a reality. But the reality of Hollywood for the guests of this episode is the stuff of nightmares. Facing hostile harassment from police, sanitation, housed neighbors, and vigilantes, Theo talks with unhoused Hollywood residents Hal, Jay, Black Lily, Papa Smurf, Lezzie,...

We hear from unhoused residents and housed supporters during a direct action to stop the city from evicting the unhoused from Echo Park Lake. The unhoused community continues to demand a meeting with their Council Member, Mitch O'Farrell. Theo interviews Pete White of LA CAN, Unhoused resident Lloyd Edward, Ground Game LA organizer Ashley Bennett, Bishop John Taylor, Catholic Worker activist Bobby...

This episode discusses how the voting rights of the unhoused community are crucial but in jeopardy, and how many current local candidates in LA support criminalization. Theo interviews Joseph Mohammed on the challenges of being transgender, disabled, outspoken and unhoused. Theo also talks with Charlie Winters, a transgender socialist candidate for congress in Colorado who wants to encourage more...

Theo speaks with Unhoused Echo Park residents Ayman and Lloyd, who have been fighting criminalization and eviction from Echo Park Lake by organizing and building community power. Theo also talks to K-Town For All organizer Sabrina Johnson about standing together with the unhoused community in the face of oppression. (Photo: Group photo from Feb 1st "Community Power Potluck" at Echo Park Lake) See...

Part 1 of a two-part series focusing on unhoused residents struggling to survive in the San Fernando Valley. Council President Nury Martinez and City hall continue to use City resources and duplicitous messaging to harm and eject unhoused residents from parks and sidewalks with heavily armed police. Theo interviews Unhoused North Hollywood residents Merlene and Raymond Liges who share their stuggl...

In our sixth episode we discuss how our unhoused neighbors deal with mental health challenges, and how the community can be better educated on this subject. Theo talks with formerly unhoused resident Merideth Spriggs about taking a holistic and organic approach to mental health treatment, while Tando Goduka explores the concept of Trauma Informed care for the unhoused community. Unhoused residents...

In the first of a multi-part Know Your Rights! series, Theo talks with Kath Rogers and Tarek Shawky of The National Lawyers Guild - Los Angeles about unhoused people's right to rest in public space and how best to respond to police encounters. Theo also interviews unhoused residents James and Mona in the aftermath of a park ranger sweep, and presents another edition of unhoused news. And always re...