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Justin Kalifowitz founder and CEO of Downtown Music Publishing talks with Bill about inspiration, creativity and community. Justin talks about his journey into the music business, how he got started, what he is thinking about right now. This episode was recorded a week before Downtown Music Holdings announced its purchase of AVL Digital. Enjoy

Arian Moayed is probably best known at this moment for his portrayal of Stewie on HBO’s hit series “Succession” but in addition to his dynamic acting career in theater, film and television, Arian has a long history of creating engaging activist theater as well as teaching and mentoring young artists. He was five when his family immigrated to the U.S fleeing war and unrest in Iran. He shares his story of dislocation, hard work, and a determination to disobey the rules and make it up as he goes. As he talks about the journey and his vision of creating truthful works of theater, his positive energy is palpable and contagious. Arian is a creator who stands their ground and works to make space for others to grow and shine. Listen deeply - enjoy.

Dhruv Chopra talks with Bill about his interesting journey, from Bombay to Bushwick via Yale. A musician and a social entrepreneur Dhruv is focused on building new sustainable cultural and economic modes and institutions - most recently as co-founder of Elsewhere the game changing cultural venue in Bushwick Brooklyn. He's active in urban and cultural policy ideation in NYC and he's really just getting started. Dhruv shares his thoughts about inspiration, hard work and maintaining his positive attitude. www.elsewherebrooklyn.com

Ernie Brooks was a founding member of The Modern Lovers, one of the most important bands that paved the way for punk and new wave. In addition to a musical life Ernie has a long history of political activism, which seems inexorably linked to his creativity. As a young teenager he participated in the civil rights movement, traveling south to register voters and participating in the Selma to Montgomery walk. Later at Harvard as a member of SDS he participated in anti-war actions including the occupation of the Harvard administration building. Since then he has been active in a variety of local and national issues. Ernie and I had a great conversation about inspiration, creativity and community. Here are a few links that relate to our conversation: Selma to Montgomery marches https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selma_to_Montgomery_marches Students for a Democratic Society - SDS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Students_for_a_Democratic_Society The Modern Lovers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Modern_Lovers Th