Episode 15: Extraordinary Women

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Episode 15: Extraordinary Women

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Mar 17, 2020

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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.

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Mar 17, 2020

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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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Episode 15: Extraordinary Women

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