This episode spotlights the intersection of art and activism. We delve into the National Campaign for the Arts’ efforts to protect and expand Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts scheme. Mary shares reflections on politically charged cinema at the Cannes Film Festival and Bruce Springsteen’s bold stand for democracy. We feature a powerful interview with Dijana Milošević, acclaimed Serbian theatre director and co-founder of DAH Theater, discussing the ‘Thinking Peace’ festival and the role of the arts in human rights advocacy. The episode closes with Mary's urgent call to end the genocide in Gaza and dismantle the global arms industry in the pursuit of peace.
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