It's Giving: Animal Collective

On this episode of It’s Giving, host Ingela Travers-Hayward is joined by Brian Weitz, better known as Geologist from the influential band Animal Collective. This conversation dives into his equally long history of advocacy - focusing on his deep care for community-based harm reduction. Brian opens up about the "duality" of social media, the burnout that comes with the pressure to speak out on every global issue, and why he eventually chose to "get off Instagram" to focus on mutual aid in his own neighborhood. It is a candid look at the transition from high-level policy to the tangible, "hyper-local" impact of distributing Narcan and knowing your neighbors.  “I don’t know if it solves all problems, but it’s solving this problem; it was really beautiful to see.”Follow along with behind-the-scenes notes and resources on the causes each musician champions: https://itsgivingpod.substack.com/Enjoyed the show? Rate, review, and subscribe to help us keep these essential conversations going. Keep an eye out for Episode 4 next Wednesday, where we continue to explore the intersection of art and advocacy.