This week, Theo speaks with the legendary John Lee Hooker Jr. about his time being unhoused, the misconceptions media has around the unhoused, and how he found his way through addiction. Also, a moment to celebrate We the Unhoused's two Webby Award wins!

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This week, Theo speaks with the legendary John Lee Hooker Jr. about his time being unhoused, the misconceptions media has around the unhoused, and how he found his way through addiction. Also, a moment to celebrate We the Unhoused's&nbsp;two Webby Award wins!
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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.

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.

We the Unhoused

The Struggle. The Blues. The Redemption. 

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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 closer look at the consequences of the brutal new HUD policies, and the drastic increase of the elderly unhoused.

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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 closer look at the consequences of the brutal new HUD policies, and the drastic increase of the elderly unhoused.
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Activist Kris is Keeping Mutual Aid Real

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The upcoming election in Los Angeles gives officials an opportunity to do right by the unhoused community and invest in real, structural solutions. So, who's stepping up? This week, Theo interviews two candidates on their plan to make Los Angeles a safe and equitable place for all as the Olympics loom over the city -- Aida Ashouri for City Attorney, and Reverend Rae Huang for the mayorship.


We the Unhoused is nominated for a Webby!

Vote for us here:

https://wbby.co/57462N

Learn more about Aida's campaign here: 

https://aida4la.com/

Learn more about Rae's campaign here:

https://www.raeforla.com/

The upcoming election in Los Angeles gives officials an opportunity to do right by the unhoused community and invest in real, structural solutions. So, who's stepping up? This week, Theo interviews two candidates on their plan to make Los Angeles a safe and equitable place for all as the Olympics loom over the city -- Aida Ashouri for City Attorney, and Reverend Rae Huang for the mayorship.
 We the Unhoused is nominated for a Webby!
Vote for us here:
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Learn more about Aida's campaign here:&nbsp;
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Learn more about Rae's campaign here:
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Your Voice. Your Choice. Your Future: Breaking Down the Los Angeles Primaries

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We're thrilled to announce that We the Unhoused is nominated for Best Public Service and Activism podcast at the Webbys for the second year running! You can vote for the show once a day, every day through April 16th. See you next week for a new episode!


VOTE HERE: 

https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/public-service-activism

We're thrilled to announce that We the Unhoused is nominated for Best Public Service and Activism podcast at the Webbys for the second year running! You can vote for the show once a day, every day through April 16th. See you next week for a new episode!
 VOTE HERE:&nbsp;
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Vote for We the Unhoused at the Webbys!

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