Podcast Episodes

151: Should Activist Artists & Cultural Organizers be Running for Office - Tom Tresser Says, "ABSOLUTELY!"

Episode 151

What if the solution to our democracy’s crisis isn’t another white paper or study—but an artist running for office?

In this episode, civic organizer and “public defender” Tom Tresser reveals why he fe…

Published on 10 hours ago

150: What Can We Learn from Activist Artists in Singapore?

Episode 150

What happens when a tiny city-state with tight state control becomes a hub for community-driven, arts-based transformation?

Meet ArtsWok, a Singapore-based organization helping people talk about the …

Published on 1 week ago

149: What Can We Learn From Activist Artists In Serbia?

Episode 149

DAH SAYS: "In today’s world, we can oppose destruction and violence with the creation of meaning "

The Economist Magazine's Intelligence Unit places, Serbia, and Singapore, among the 46 countries that…

Published on 2 weeks ago

148 ; Five Arts Superpowers for Activist Artists & Cultural Organizers to Make Change NOW!

Episode 148

When everything feels like it’s unraveling, how do we know art still matters? In this episode, we explore the question:

What use is art in a world on fire?

Across movements, across generations—from El…

Published on 3 weeks ago

147: Emma Addams: Can a Quilt Change how Congress Listens— & How you Practice Democracy at Home?

Episode 147

Can a Quilt Change how Congress Listens—

& How you Practice Democracy at Home?

If you’re exhausted by performative politics and digital outrage, this episode offers a deeply grounded alternative. Disco…

Published on 4 weeks ago

146: How is the Government Threatening Activist Artists and Arts Organization?

Episode 146

What Threats are There to Activist Artists and Cultural Organizers & What Can You Do About Them?

Today on our weather report, we're wading into stormy waters, namely threats to activist artists and a…

Published on 1 month ago

145: Liz Sunde Brings Music To Life: Activist Artists Making Music, Making Change, & Thriving

Episode 145

What if your art could both heal your

community & pay your bills? 

If you’re a musician or creative itching to drive real-world change without sacrificing your livelihood, this episode maps a path: h…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

144: Solar Story Circle: How Narrative Powers Democracy & Social Change

Episode 144

What if the solution to the climate crisis and the key to democratic renewal were powered by the same thing?

In this episode of Art is Change, we'll explore Bill McKiibben new book, Here Comes the Sun…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

143: Alma & Frank: Designing Creative Futures One Story at a Time

Episode 143

What if art could open the door to a new life after prison? What if creative work wasn't just healing,

but a literal job offer?

In a time when reentry programs are scarce and trust is hard to rebuild,…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

142: Alma Robinson: How Do You Build an Art & Social Change Movement That Lasts Decades

Episode 142

In this episode, we sit down with Alma Robinson, the longtime executive director of California Lawyers for the Arts. From cultural repatriation to youth advocacy to resurrecting a legendary prison ar…

Published on 2 months ago