Thank God For Abortion is working to eliminate the criminalizing stigma around abortion by providing an apology-free space, and is committed to allowing others to repossess their narratives from the extreme right by inhabiting a joyful and authentic place for discussion. You can find them at: www.thankgodforabortion.com  and IG: @thankgodforabortion

Winnie van der Rijn is a multi-disciplinary artist of opportunity– collecting materials, experimenting with techniques and pursuing her curiosities. Her art practice includes textiles, sculpture, collage and collaboration (which she considers its own art form). She plays well with others! Winnie actively exhibits her work throughout the United States and internationally. You can find her at:

IG @winnievanderrijn and www.winnievanderrijn.com

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Performance artist Asia Stewart centers her conceptual work on her body as a living archive. She devises rituals that reflect the way she weathers life in a deeply extractive society. Stewart’s performances frequently unfold as social experiments that negotiate terms of agency and power with audiences. You can find more of her work at: asiastewart.com

Carolee Schneemann was an American visual experimental artist, known for her multi-media works on the body, narrative, sexuality and gender who is a part of our permanent collection and featured in our current online exhibition. Enjoy this repeat episode with Rachel Churner, director of the Carolee Schneemann Foundation, who is also an art critic, editor, and part-time faculty member at Eugene Lang College at The New School, New York. 

Eric “Maserati-E” Abercrombie was born in Oakland Ca. and was featured in the Emmy nominated documentary "Q-Ball." Eric has been a co-host of the Last Mile Radio on Sirius XM, and is the Sound Designer for the Uncuffed podcast in Solano State Prison and San Quentin State prison. He plans to show the world people are not defined by their past circumstances. Maserati-E Plans to change the world by changing the way we view the world.

Greg Eskridge is a founding member of the Uncuffed radio program and podcast. On July 23, 2024, Greg was released from San Quentin prison after serving 30 years and 25 days and currently serves as Uncuffed’s first Leadership Fellow. Greg looks forward to continuing to elevate the voices of system-impacted individuals. Follow Uncuffed at www.uncuffed.org and IG: we.are.uncuffed

This episode features the social impact arts administrator and grassroots community organizer and the artist, who is incarcerated, Cuong "Mike" Tran. Mike called in from his prison environment for this conversation. We appreciate your patience with the audio, but listen in. It's a great conversation. You can find more information on Wendy's newest endeavor on Instagram at: @justarts_gallery

Marcus Manganni is a New York based sculptor and installation artist who is best known for his innovative, site-specific works that confront the crisis of mass incarceration. For today's episode, all questions were created by students at the California Institute for Women. Enjoy this insightful and provocative discussion. 

In celebration of the upcoming opening of Hilma's Ghost's mosaic mural at Grand Central Station next week, please enjoy this repeat episode featuring Dannielle Tegeder and Sharmistha Ray. You can get a sneak peek of the design at: https://www.hilmasghost.com/abstract-futures 

For our 50th episode, enjoy this engaging conversation with NY Inspector General Lucy Lang, who oversees investigations into corruption, fraud, and abuse in New York State government.