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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 46 MIN

Why Art Still Matters

from Made It Out · host Made It Out Media

Director in the arts at Stanford University, A-lan Holt joins Mal this week to talk about why art still matters, how culture shapes the way we care for one another, and why creativity remains one of the most powerful tools for change. Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Tomboyx: Head over to ⁠https://tomboyx.com⁠  and use promo code MADEIT15 for 15% off your purchase, and tell them Made It Out sent you.  Follow our guest @a_lanmoon, follow the show @madeitout, and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director in the arts at Stanford University, A-lan Holt joins Mal this week to talk about why art still matters, how culture shapes the way we care for one another, and why creativity remains one of the most powerful tools for change. Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Tomboyx: Head over to ⁠https://tomboyx.com⁠  and use promo code MADEIT15 for 15% off your purchase, and tell them Made It Out sent you.  Follow our guest @a_lanmoon, follow the show @madeitout, and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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