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For our TWO HUNDREDTH EPISODE we hit the streets and interview people in front of Cupid's Span, the big bow and arrow sculpture on the Embarcadero. We also chat with some folks visiting SFMOMA on family free day. Even a friendly seagull makes an appearance! Thank you all for being with us for these tender 200 episodes. We love you. Almost all the music in this episode is by Earthbound Tracy Chapman Left at London (who salutes the lesbian flag) The LAB Aggregate Space Biking in the rain Seagulls love to chat.

This week we reflect on our one year anniversary episode all the way from 2015! Some familiar voices call in and help us sort out the art world's code of ethics! Our 200th episode will be coming at you next week. This is a cat pawing at a sliding glass door.

This week we're taking a trip down memory lane to remember the first time we went to the International Art Museum of America! This episode first aired on December 22nd, 2014. Save the lab! (Sign this petition!) Take a little trip down memory lane!

This week we chat with writer and editor-in-chief of Open Space, Claudia La Rocco. We discuss Bay Area art criticism, the greatest hike in Maine, and performance art tropes. Claudia also shares some great writing advice for beginners. All the music in this episode is by WIZARD APPRENTICE Open Space Abolish the Tiki Bar by Sarah Burke Sonnet Pantoum Haiku Sestina Limerick Villanelle Aubade Special thanks to Nancy! It's Maine!

This week we have a rollicking chat with Maria Jenson, the executive director of SOMArts. We chat about transitioning from working at a major museum to a community-based arts organization. We also talk about Greek theater, scooter riders, and raves. All the music in this episode is by Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids SOMArts Augusto Boal SOMArts has it all.

This week Shannon joins us to explain what's going on with Proposition E and where all that tax money is going to go. We also do some shoutouts and talk about a badass scale model. All the music in this episode is by Cubby Creatures Volunteer for Southern Exposure's auction! Take Part - the scale model of San Francisco project! We are crunching the numbers!

This week we get waist deep in clay and fruit juice with artist, Cathy Lu. Plus, Maysoun is back! We talk papaya, guava, blood, Florida, lung safety, and hand care. Who could ask for anything more!? All the music in this episode is by Dogon Lights Cathy Lu Johansson Projects Recology SFAC Prequalified Pool (Deadline: 3/7) Silicosis Obscene!

This week Kate chats with artist, Amy Balkin. Amy has been grappling with climate change for over a decade. Kate asks her to weigh in on disasters, the dairy industry, existential crises, and Ed Begley Junior. All the music in this episode is by San Cha Amy Balkin GREENACTION SMOG INDEX Andres Chang The Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment Against the Anthropocene: Visual Culture and Environment Today The Natural History Museum Platform Climate: A Very Short Introduction Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction RAF / Reduce Art Flights Gustav Metzger: a true art revolutionary and a wonderful human being The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Tickets for the Cliterary Salon! WE GOTTA SORT THIS SHIT OUT, PEOPLE!

This week artist and arts organizer, Sarah Thibault guest hosts while Maysoun is doing a covert international mission. We do some real shop talk about painting and Minnesota politics! Also Sarah helps Kate discover her geographic astrological zones. All the music in this episode is by Toro y Moi Sarah Thibault David Lasley The Painting Salon New American Paintings Astro.com ArtistsTravel.space Why So Many Icelanders Still Believe in Invisible Elves Take the survey to figure out arts funding in SF! Don't lick them!?

Research assistant Katy Kondo joins us this week while Maysoun is engaged in spy work somewhere outside of the United States. We will share some delightful upcoming events with you! All the music in this episode is by Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers Take the poll for SF arts funding!!! https://sf.arts-impact.com/poll Tell your friends! Shoutout to radio stations WOSU!