Hot Takes Podcast

MCA Teens present a pop-up podcast on art and activism. "Black Lives Matter," Sanyu Kibuuka and Polly Catharine with guests Ashira Campbell and Riyah Johnson.
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EPISODE 1: BLACK LIVES MATTER

In this episode, Sanyu Kibuuka talks to the amazing teen organizers behind Black Lives Matter events, Ashira Campbell and Riyah Johnson. They discuss their experience with holding events about BLM, personal experiences, and how art is a motivator for action. Special thanks to the Off-Hand Teen Polly Catharine for planning this episode with Sanyu!

MCA Teens present a pop-up podcast on art and activism. Food Justice by Sofia Maines and Skyler Kasnoff. With guests: Bianca Acosta, Growhaus and Netty Rodriguez Arauz, Denver Community Fridges
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EPISODE 2: FOOD JUSTICE

In this episode, Sofia Maines is joined by Bianca Acosta of Grow Haus and Netty Rodriguez Arauz from Community Fridges for a discussion on the importance of Food Justice, what it is, and how it involves you! They discuss how food, eating and gardening are in themselves a form of art, and how art plays an important role in either of their organizations. Special thanks to the Off-Hand Teen Skyler Kasnoff for planning this episode with Sofia!

MCA Teens present a pop-up podcast on art and activism: Teen Mental Health hosted by Sanyu Kibuuka and Dorothy Lipsius with guests Emma Joann Graham and Claire Anderson
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EPISODE 3: TEEN MENTAL HEALTH

In this episode, Sanyu Kibuuka and Dorothy Lipsius interview teen artists Emma Joann Graham and Claire Anderson on their art process and mental health. They discuss how art can be a therapeutic practice, both in its reception and in its creation.

 

MCA Teens present a pop-up podcast on art and activism. Environmentalism hosted by Polly Catharine and Dorothy Lipsius with guests Max Becker and Katy Casper.
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EPISODE 4: ENVIRONMENTALISM & ART

Polly Catharine and Dorothy Lipsius are joined by musician Max Becker and artist/regenerative gardener Katy Casper in a discussion on environmentalism in art practices. They delve into the many aspects of both these artists, take on sustainable practice, and explore ways in which we can better imagine a more sustainable and just world for artists and people.