Student Activism and Art: Different Ways of Battling the Opioid EpidemicStudent Activism and Art: Different Ways of Battling the Opioid Epidemic
The Right Mind Media Podcast
Harvard seniors Kailash Sundaram and Eana Meng discuss their recent push to make naloxone available across Harvard’s campus. We're also joined by Domenic Esposito, the artist who famously dropped an 800lb heroin spoon sculpture on the steps of...
30:00•10 May 2019
Art and Activism: Harvard Students and an Artist Combat the Opioid Crisis
“It's important to keep in mind: Cambridge is in Middlesex County and if you look at statistics, Middlesex County has the highest rates of opioid overdose in the state.”
How do you fight an epidemic that’s ravaging communities? Harvard seniors Kailash Sundaram and Eana Meng believe it starts with making life-saving naloxone readily available on campus. In this eye-opening episode of The Right Mind Media Podcast, they share their journey to ensure their peers have access to this crucial medication, especially in a county grappling with high opioid overdose rates. But they’re not alone in their mission.
Domenic Esposito, an artist who made waves by placing an 800-pound heroin spoon sculpture at Purdue Pharma’s doorstep, joins the conversation. He talks about how his art has become a powerful tool for activism, bringing attention to the opioid crisis in a unique and impactful way. Hosts Jon Cohan and Gabrielle 'Abby' Dean expertly guide the discussion, offering insights into addiction, recovery, and mental health.
Whether you’re passionate about student activism, art as a form of protest, or just want to understand more about the opioid epidemic, this episode is packed with stories and perspectives that will inspire and inform. Tune in to hear how these individuals are making a real difference.
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