72 episodes
We the Unhoused iHeartPodcasts
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 259 Ratings
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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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Echo Park Trash Club is Taking Care
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
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BLOW THE WHISTLE! Part 3
To conclude our Blow the Whistle series, Theo conducts a round table discussion with three whistleblowers on Inside Starving.
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BLOW THE WHISTLE! Part 2
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
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BLOW THE WHISTLE!
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/poormagazine/?hl=en
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The Long Beach News and Blues
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.thedentalsalonlb.com/contact-map/
We the Unhoused on Spectrum News! : https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/homelessness/2024/03/13/unhoused-voices-find-renewed-platform-with--we-the-unhoused--relaunch
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The Rainbow Speaks
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.
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Customer Reviews
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.
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!
Important visibility for LA's housing problem
These podcasts are important to peer behind the curtain of LA's housing crisis
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